WFAV News Updates

Trial Date set for Burkes Accused in February Momence Murder
A trial date has been set for the man accused in the murder of 30-year-old Courtney Drysdale at a bar in Momence February second. 47-year-old Julius E. Burkes Junior appeared in Kankakee County Court via Zoom this morning with his attorney Jamie Boyd while Judge Bill Dickenson announced the trial would begin May 18th. ...
Mar 10, 2026

Final Plat Finished for 7 Brew Coffee in Bradley
The location for the upcoming 7 Brew Coffee Shop was finalized Monday night at the Village of Bradley Board meeting. Director of Community Development Matt Castilla confirmed that the coffee shop is slated to be placed in the parking lot between Popeyes and Texas Roadhouse off of North Bradley Boulevard. The stand will...
Mar 10, 2026

Manhattan Fire Damages Home
A woman and her two dogs are safe after fire damaged her home in Manhattan Monday afternoon. In a Facebook post, Manhattan fire says crews were called to the three-story home on Pauling road just after two yesterday afternoon. When they got there, firefighters say they found smoke and fire showing from the third floor ...
Mar 10, 2026

Lineup Announced for Bradley 315 Music Fest
The Bradley 315 Music Fest lineup was announced at the Village of Bradley Board meeting last night. The festival, which will be taking place at the Northfield Square Mall, will be a three day event spanning from June 4th through June 6th. Festival organizer Heather Ann Olson talks about who is headlining each day at th...
Mar 10, 2026















