(Photo By Flickr User justgrimes) Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a bill to give more voters access to the polls during primaries. According to cinewsnow.com, the new law now allows 17-year-olds to vote in a primary if they will be 18 by the general election. They will also be able to circulate petitions for…… MORE
35th Annual Taste Of Peoria Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User p l m) Since 1982, PACE (Peoria Area Community Events) is pleased to welcome back the Taste of Peoria to the RiverFront! Over 30+ Peoria area restaurants are expected to take part to provide a taste of their most popular menu items to a crowd of more than 50,000 local…… MORE
WVEL Heath Watch: Blueberries
(Photo By Flickr User Gloria Cabada-Leman) Blueberries are a popular summertime & anytime favorite and rightfully so! According to blackdoctor.org and blackamericaweb.com, Blueberries get their blue color from a flavonoid known as anthocyanins. Fruits and vegetables such as cranberries, eggplants, and red cabbage are also beneficiaries of this water soluble pigment changer. Outside of providing nature…… MORE
Rio Olympic Ceremonies Tonight!
This might be the ceremony of the century.… MORE
WVEL News/Technology Scope: The Illinois State Fair Is Launching A New Smartphone App
(Photo By Flickr User highwaysagency) “Finding your way around the Illinois State Fair On Your Smartphone?” “Yep, They’ve Got An App For That!” People heading to the Illinois State Fair when it opens soon may want to download a new mobile phone app. According to State Journal-Register and newschannel20.com (WICS-TV), State fair manager Kevin…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: Illinois Vehicle Registration Reminders
(Photo By Flickr User straightedge217) Dateline: Springfield, IL Breaking News: Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, announced earlier this week that his office has reinstated the mailing of vehicle registration reminders to Illinois drivers. According to cinewsnow.com, the change for mailing of vehicle registration reminders to Illinois drivers, goes into effect immediately. The “Land Of…… MORE
18th Annual River City Soul Fest Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User yat fai ooi) Tickets for the 18th Annual River City Soul Fest, which features two nights of national Gospel and R&B acts, are on sale right now! Peoria’s signature event returns to the RiverFront on the first weekend of August 2016! Spanning at Peoria’s Riverfront Festival Park, Gospel acts will…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Ice Cube And The “Hip Hop Squares”
(Photo By Flickr User Eva Rinaldi) ”Hollywood Squares” is getting a hip hop twist, courtesy of rapper/actor Ice Cube! According to blackamericaweb.com & EURWEB, the rapper is teaming with VH1 for “Hip Hop Squares,” where celebrity contestants will test their pop culture knowledge with the superstar squares, featuring the biggest names in hip hop, comedy,…… MORE
WVEL Sports Scene: Peoria Chiefs Playoff Ticket Information
(Photo By Flickr User Charles Taber) The Peoria Chiefs are in the playoffs and now’s your chance to get the best seats in the house early and cheer on the Chiefs to a Midwest League Championship! Tickets for the first two rounds are just $7! The first two rounds are Best-of-3 series and the…… MORE
WVEL Summer Scope: 35th Annual Taste Of Peoria
(Photo By Flickr User Ben Hardill) Since 1982, PACE (Peoria Area Community Events) is pleased to welcome back the Taste of Peoria to the RiverFront! Over 30+ Peoria area restaurants are expected to take part to provide a taste of their most popular menu items to a crowd of more than 50,000 local residents. A variety…… MORE
