Thursday, September 18, 2025

Senator Joyce reminds drivers to be careful during farm safety weekIt's Farm Safety Week in the State of Illinois. 40th District State Senator Patrick Joyce reminds drivers to be on the lookout as harvest season starts to ramp.  Senator Joyce adds farm safety extends to the farmer in the field as well.  Farm Safety Week in the State of Illinois runs through Sunday. First West Nile Virus death of the year recorded in ILThe Cook County health department is confirming the first human West Nile virus-related death in Illinois this year.  A suburban Cook County resident in their 60's has died.  Laboratory testing has confirmed that West Nile virus was a contributing factor to their death.  So far this year, suburban Cook County has recorded 33 cases of West Nile virus.  That is almost twice the number of cases from last year.Have a news tip to share? Send us a text!Listen to more great shows on the WVLI Podcast Network:This One Time in Kankakee  (Narrative Storytelling)Kankakee Valley Community Happenings  (Businesses & Non-Profits)The voices you trust, beyond the dial.