
Kayla Skyberg of Kankakee (WIVR Listener of the Week 3/30 to 4/5/26)
Kayla works at Maternity BVM Credit Union and says: "I listen on my way to work and on my way home. I love Bess Jess!" Kayla's Favorites Include: Zach Bryan Luke Combs Alex Warren We set Kayla up with prizes from: (Mon) Smartwash Laundry Center: Premier Laundry, Dry Cleaning, and Pick Up Service near Bradley...
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Bradley Property Tax Rebate Deadline Approaching
The March 31st deadline for the Village of Bradley's property tax refund application is almost here. Mayor Mike Watson discussed the rebate on a recent episode of the Kankakee Valley Community Happenings podcast with Mike Tomano. The property tax rebate form can be found at bradley il dot org and must be turned in by t...
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Bourbonnais Fire Responded to Pickup Truck Fire at Olivet
Bourbonnais Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire just before Noon yesterday at Olivet Nazarene University. Bourbonnais Fire Chief Jim Keener tells us that when crews arrived at Olivet, they found a Ford F-150 pickup truck on fire in the Reel Hall of Science parking lot. The fire was in the truck's engine compart...
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State Representative Jason Bunting Celebrates National Ag Day
Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day took place Tuesday at the Illinois Capitol. State Representative Jason Bunting, whose district covers the Watseka area, welcomed those who came to Springfield for the event. Representative Bunting is also a farmer.
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Human Remains Found in Mokena
The Will County Sheriff's Office reports human remains were discovered in Mokena yesterday. According to a press release, deputies were called to Oakwood Drive and Townline Road in Mokena around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday after land surveyors working in the field found what appeared to be possible human remains. What appeared ...
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Kankakee City Police Report Gun Arrest at Local Park
Kankakee City Police took another stolen gun off the streets Tuesday. According to reports, officers were called to a park in the 500 block of West Hickory Street just after five last night for a weapons call. When officers arrived, they found a group of people having a cookout under a gazebo. Police approached a car p...
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Bradley Police Report Battery Arrest
Bradley Police were called to a fight at a home in the 1300 block of Potomac Place Wednesday morning. When officers arrived, they discovered a fight had occurred between two women at the home. Police determined 29-year-old Jamelia A. Hampton of Bourbonnais to be the primary aggressor. Hampton was arrested and charged w...
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Severe Weather Expected Late This Afternoon
Severe weather could hit central and northern Illinois today. The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon north of I-74, pushing southeast across the region. Hail larger than golf balls will be possible with the strongest storms, and a few strong tornadoes are also poss...
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Ex-Paxton Buckley Loda Teacher Faces Additional Charge
A former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher accused of crimes involving a child faces a new charge. Paul Meuser was previously charged with attempted criminal sexual assault and grooming. Court records show he is also facing an additional count of indecent solicitation of a child. Officials say Meuser resigned earlier this ...
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Grandfather and 3 Grandchildren Die in Crete Township House Fire
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire in the village of Crete that left four family members, including three children, dead. Officials say crews responded to the blaze early yesterday at a home on Chalet Court. The victims were found dead inside the home. Family identified the victims as 71-year-old Walt...
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