Xandria Harris Trial Enters Week Two, Manteno Board Lacks Quorum, and New Kankakee Development Approved - Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

This episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers critical legal, civic, and community developments across Kankakee County and Northwest Indiana.Coverage opens with week two of testimony in the Xandria Harris murder trial, detailing defense motions, witness testimonies from dispatchers and family members, and key proceedings surrounding the December 2021 shooting of Bradley police officers.In local government news, the Bourbonnais Police Department moves within one officer of full staffing following the swearing-in of Patrolman Joshua Reel, while a lack of quorum completely halts the Manteno Village Board meeting. Additionally, the Kankakee City Council advances an ordinance regarding conditional use for transitional housing and approves a liquor license for a new banquet hall located at the former Sully's Restaurant site.Further reporting includes NIPSCO's power restoration challenges in Northwest Indiana following a gunfire incident in Gary, a weapon-related arrest outside a Bourbonnais bar, and a special tribute by the Bourbonnais Village Board honoring the late K9 Officer Knight. The episode concludes with a roundup of local sports results and upcoming game schedules.Listen to the full episode for complete coverage and in-depth details on all of these stories.Episode artwork photo by: Shaw Media/Tiffany Blanchette. 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.