Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Mega Millions jackpot growsThe Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb.  There was no grand prize winner in Tuesday night's big drawing so the jackpot rolls over to 680-million-dollars with a cash option of just over 318-million.  The next drawing is on Friday.O'Hare has busy summerO'Hare Airport is coming off the busiest summer in its 70-year history.  Air traffic data shows that more than 24-million passengers traveled through O'Hare during the summer months of June, July, and August.  That broke the previous record set in 2019.  August alone saw more than eight-million passengers.State BOE deadlockedThe Illinois State Board of Elections is deadlocked on whether to levy a nearly ten-million-dollar fine against Illinois Senate President Don Harmon for exceeding campaign contribution limits.  The eight-member panel were evenly split along party lines yesterday.  The Oak Park Democrat argues that he didn't violate the political fundraising law he helped write.  The board will return next month and attempt to reach a resolution in the matter.Missing county resident found safeA missing person in rural Kankakee County has been found safe thanks to a thermal imaging drone. In a press release from the Kankakee County Sherriff's Office, deputies responded to a call Monday evening of person with developmental challenges gone missing in a rural part of the county. Deputies quickly began to search the area and deployed a thermal imaging drone to help find the person. Deputies were able to locate the missing person safely near a group of outbuildings on the property. The person was unharmed and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.Kankakee United hosts ice skateKankakee United's Mayor Youth Advisory Board will meet at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena in Kankakee tomorrow afternoon. Rhonda Currie with the details.  Currie adds the free event is open to Junior High and high school students and asks that you pre-register on the City of Kankakee's Facebook page or website by scanning the QR code.Harbor House vigilHarbor House will hold a Candlelight Vigil this Thursday night in Kankakee for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Executive Director Jenny Schoenwetter with the details.  You can get more information at Harbor House D-V dot org or on their Facebook page. Crime Stoppers Tip of the weekLocal law enforcement is looking for help to identify those involved in a fatal shooting earlier this month. With our Crime Stoppers tip of the week, here's Kankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Trent BukowskiHave 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.