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WVLI Podcast Network presents conversations highlighting what’s happening across local businesses and organizations in the Kankakee and surrounding areas.
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How to Stand Out to Kankakee County Employers with Angela Morrey
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano welcomes Angela Morrey from the Kankakee County Economic Alliance to discuss the transition from graduation to the local…
Brandy Buchmeier Talks Heroes, Hogs & Hot Rods and Project Headspace & Timing
Denny Case sits down with Brandy Buchmeier of Project Headspace & Timing to discuss the 7th Annual Heroes, Hogs & Hot Rods Festival in downtown Manteno.During the conversation, Brandy shares…
Bringing Dreamgirls to the Kankakee Stage: Audition and Production Insights with Tyler McMahon
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with local director Tyler McMahon to discuss the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association's upcoming and highly…
Summer in the City: Kankakee's 2026 Event Lineup with Mayor Chris Curtis
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis to discuss the city's highly anticipated summer event lineup for 2026.From the…
Relay for Life Kankakee County: An Interview with Honorary Chair Matt McBurnie
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Rob West sits down with Matt McBurnie, the Vice President of Public Relations and Communications at Riverside Medical Center. This year,…
Bourbonnais Township Park District: Family Night Out, Summer Camps, and New Park Updates
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Cherie Smolkovich and Lindsey Patterson from the Bourbonnais Township Park District to discuss the upcoming…
Bourbonnais Summer Events & Park Updates with Mayor Jeff Keast
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Village of Bourbonnais Mayor Jeff Keast to discuss the highly anticipated lineup of summer activities,…
Kankakee County Economic Update: Housing Market Trends and Small Business Support
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Angela Morrey from the Economic Alliance to discuss the latest economic updates impacting Kankakee County.…
Honoring the Fallen: The Ray Olley Memorial Project with Jojo Sayson
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case sits down with Jojo Sayson, a local physical therapist and the founder of the Ray Olley Memorial Project (ROMP). Together,…
Honoring Memorial Day: A Conversation with Veteran Sean Mickler of Bear Construction
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case welcomes local veteran Sean Mickler, Assistant Project Manager at Bear Construction in Bradley, Illinois. With Memorial Day…
Bridging the Gap: Inside the Mental Health Network of Kankakee County
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case sits down with Rhonda Showers from the Mental Health Network of Kankakee County to discuss the vital role of community-driven…
Riverside Behavioral Health: Mental Health Awareness Fair and Community Resources
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano speaks with Cre Thompson, the Behavioral Health Community Liaison for Riverside Behavioral Health. The conversation focuses…
Summer Youth Programming and Curriculum Enhancements at the Kankakee Area YMCA
In this edition of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case sits down with Brittaney Beck, Director of Operations for the Kankakee Area YMCA, to discuss the upcoming season of Camp…
Village of Bradley Update: Resident Rebates and Summer Events Preview
In this edition of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano welcomes Village of Bradley Mayor Mike Watson for a comprehensive update on local initiatives and upcoming seasonal…
Buddy Check 22: The Stan Olenjack Veteran Golf Scramble with Jim Wasser
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, Mike Tomano sits down with Jim Wasser of Buddy Check 22 to discuss a day dedicated to honoring our local heroes.The 3rd Annual Stan Olenjack…
The Return of the Manteno Market: Summer Events Preview
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case sits down with Ashley Peterson, the newly appointed CEO and President of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce and Director of…
Cinco de Mayo on a Taco Tuesday! Huge Savings and Local Flavors at Taco John’s
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the perfect flavor fusion!In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case sits down with Tiffany Bergstresser from our local Taco John’s to talk…
A Preview of the 7th Annual Heroes, Hogs and Hot Rods Festival
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, Mike Tomano speaks with Eric Peterson, founder of Project Headspace and Timing. The discussion centers on the organization’s evolution from…
Previewing the May 16th KVTA Benefit with Guest Pat Tomasulo
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, hosts Mike Tomano and Rob West sit down with well-known WGN sportscaster and stand-up comedian Pat Tomasulo. The conversation serves as a…
Planning for the Future: Our Aging Services and the "Navigating Together" Event
On this edition of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Leslee Schafer, founder and CEO of Our Aging Services, to discuss a vital upcoming event for local families.…
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