Wednesday, June 9, 2025: Crime Stoppers tip of the Week, Newton County Punkin' Vine Fair continues today, Kankakee County Board makes plans to buy hovercraft

Crime Stoppers tip of the WeekLocal law enforcement continues to look for clues about who was involved in a fatal shooting the first of the year. Kankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski has our Crime Stoppers Tip of the WeekNewton County Punkin' Vine Fair continues todayThe Newton County Punkin Vine Fair continues today. Fair Publicity Director The fair runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds just outside Kentland. Kankakee County Board makes plans to buy hovercraftDuring Tuesday morning's meeting of the Kankakee County Board, the Board gave approval for use of funds to buy a hovercraft to be used by fire protection districts in the County. County Transportation and Development Division Manager Ben WIlson said the funds will come from the River Equipment Grant secured for the County by 40th District State Senator Pat Joyce.  Wilson said while the Limestone Fire Protection District will be responsible for storing the hovercraft, the county will be responsible for maintenance of the craft.Also at Tuesday's meeting, a vacancy was declared in District 10. Chris Tholen resigned his position representing that district after a lawsuit was filed seeking to remove him from office, claiming he'd failed to file required paperwork in a timely manor. The County Board also voted this morning to designate 45-hundred South Road between 16-thousand East and 17-thousand East as "Honorary George Washington Junior Roadway". George Washington Junior had been a long-time County Board member up until his death in June of 2020. 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.