Triple Murder Court Date, Crete Party Shooting, and Kankakee County Floodplain Buyouts - Monday, March 30th, 2026

In this edition of the WVLI News Update, Jake LaMore fills in for Rob West to deliver the latest headlines affecting Kankakee and Will Counties. The report covers a fatal shooting at a family gathering in Crete and provides an update on the court appearance for an Indiana woman facing multiple murder charges in Crete Township.The update also details a new voluntary floodplain buyout program for Kankakee County residents following recent storm damage and an ongoing investigation into a staff member's conduct at Kankakee School District 111. Additional reports include the identification of skeletal remains found in Mokena, a cross-state police pursuit involving a burglary in Wheatfield, and a recent residential burglary in Bradley.Stay tuned for the Notable Night Sky segment regarding this week’s lunar and planetary activity, followed by a comprehensive sports wrap-up covering the Cubs, White Sox, Illini, and local tournament results. Listen to the full episode for the complete details on these stories and more.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.