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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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Kankakee Valley Theatre Association Presents Footloose: Youth Edition
This installment of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings features host Mike Tomano in conversation with Rhonda Stenzinger of the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA). The discussion focuses on…
Expanding Access: Medicaid and the MCA Senior Adult Day Center
This episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings features an in-depth conversation between host Mike Tomano and Alicia Kleinert, the founder and executive director of the MCA Senior Adult Day…
Details on the Bourbonnais Firefighters Association's 39th Sweetheart Dance Saturday
Mike Tomano and Rob West welcome Brandi Elder, President of the Bourbonnais Firefighters Association, to discuss a long-standing local tradition. Brandi explains the vital role the Association plays…
Riverfront Planning and Spring Events with Bourbonnais Mayor Jeff Keast
In this installment of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Mayor Jeff Keast to discuss the latest developments and upcoming seasonal events in the Village of…
20 Years of Beatlemania: Celebrating the "All You Need Is Love" Anniversary
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case sits down with local promoter James D. Jones, better known to the community as "Beatle James." The two discuss a significant…
Kankakee Comedy: Bert Young on the Valentine’s Day Showcase at The Dam Tap
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with comedian and show promoter Bert Young to discuss the upcoming comedy showcase at The Dam Tap in Kankakee. With…
"We Have Room to Grow": Angela Morrey on the Economic Alliance and Regional Expansion
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Angela Morrey of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County to discuss the region's evolving economic landscape.…
Planning the Perfect Big Game Spread with Jersey Mike’s
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case sits down with Ed Sexton, the district manager for Jersey Mike’s, during one of the busiest weeks of the year for the…
From Kankakee to the Windy City: Alexis McCullough’s New Title
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case welcomes back a familiar face with a brand-new title. Alexis McCullough, formerly Miss Kankakee’s Teen, visits the studio to…
Bradley Mayor Mike Watson: Property Tax Rebates, New Appointments, & St. Patrick's Day Celebration for Seniors
In this edition of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Bradley Mayor Mike Watson to discuss essential updates affecting residents of the Village of Bradley.The…
Natural Bodybuilding and the Juneteenth Jamboree with Kaelin Patterson
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case is joined in the studio by local personal trainer and professional bodybuilder Kaelin Patterson. With a history in the…
Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem: KVTA Brings "Clue" to the Stage
Join host Denny Case on 92.7 WVLI for a mysterious edition of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings. This episode features Courtney Stephens, director at the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association…
How to Report City Issues Instantly: Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis Explains
In this edition of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Mayor Chris Curtis for a timely Kankakee City Update. The conversation focuses on the launch of a new digital…
Inside Riverside's the Way to Healthy Living Program with Registered Dietitian Nicole Potts
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Nicole Potts, a registered dietitian from Riverside Healthcare, to discuss a comprehensive approach to…
Previewing the 2nd Annual Live2Lead Conference with Jorge Bonilla
In this episode, host Denny Case is joined by Jorge Bonilla of Bonilla Coaching to discuss the upcoming second annual Live2Lead conference. Taking place on Friday, January 23rd, at Kankakee Community…
Why Your Annual Doctor Visit Matters: Interview with Tracey Peachy, FNP-BC
Join host Mike Tomano on Kankakee Valley Community Happenings for a Riverside Healthcare update featuring Tracey Peachy, Nurse Practitioner at Riverside Internal Medicine Kankakee. This episode…
Skates, Sweets, and Safety: Village of Bourbonnais Updates with Lindy Casey
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano welcomes Lindy Casey, the Marketing and Community Engagement Director for the Village of Bourbonnais. Together, they discuss…
Interview with John Damore: The Oldest Living Chicago Bear
Join hosts Mike Tomano and Rob West on this special edition of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings as they welcome a gridiron legend to the WVLI studio. In this episode, the team sits down with John…
Economic Alliance Update: 2025 Recap and 2026 Outlook for Kankakee County
In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano sits down with Angela Morrey, President of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County to discuss the region’s economic…
Bradley Mayor Mike Watson talks property tax rebate, gives waterpark update, and other happenings
On this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, Mike Tomano is paid a visit by Bradley Mayor Mike Watson for a monthly update on what's happening in the village. Mayor Watson reminds Bradley…
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