Fatal Crash in Iroquois County, Kankakee Apartment Fire, & School Rebranding - Monday, January 26...

Описание: This edition of the WVLI News Update with Rob West covers a tragic weekend incident in Iroquois County, where local authorities are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash near Gilman. We also provide details on a weekend apartment fire on North Chicago Avenue in Kankakee that resulted in the displacement of several residents.


In education news, Kankakee Trinity Academy has officially announced a significant rebranding effort, including a new name approved by the Board of Directors. Beyond these headlines, this episode covers nearly a million dollars in state grants awarded to the City of Kankakee for the West Riverwalk and upcoming infrastructure improvements along Schuyler Avenue.


Additional coverage includes a "border war" update regarding a potential new Chicago Bears stadium, critical health warnings for shoveling in extreme cold, and a look at what to watch for in the night sky this week. We conclude with a full sports wrap-up, including the finalized Super Bowl matchup and local collegiate scores.


Listen to the full update for the complete details on these stories and more.


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