(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) “Who wants free wings, who wants free wings?” If you like free wings, we have a deal for you! Buffalo Wild Wings wants to give you free wings; but only if the Big Game goes into overtime. At locations nationwide, Buffalo Wild Wings is gearing up to give away…… MORE
Peoria Chiefs’ “Suite” Valentine’s Dinner
(Photo Courtesy Of Facebook Peoria Chiefs) “Take me out to the……Peoria Chiefs’ suite for Valentine’s weekend??” Yes family, you heard us right! Treat your sweetheart to a romantic dinner for two in one of the premier suites complete with white linens, soft music, flowers, and a moonlit view of Peoria, IL from a Dozer…… MORE
WVEL Heath Scope Now: Gloomy-Weather Depression
(Photo By Flickr User Don Harder) We get our fair share of gloomy days in the Midwest, and for some that can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD, is a type of depression that affects people at the same time each year, typically late fall through the winter months. The disorder is more common in…… MORE
WVEL Education/News Scope Now: Illinois Sheriff’s Association Awarding Scholarships, Distributed By Peoria County Sheriffs
(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) The Illinois Sheriff’s Association is awarding scholarships to students pursuing higher education within Illinois and the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is distributing one of those $500 scholarships to a Peoria County student. The only eligibility requirements are that the applicant must be a permanent Illinois resident, the money is to…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope Now: The Obamas Have Scored Their First Oscar Nomination
(Photo By Flickr User Justin Sloan) The Forever First Family produced ‘American Factory,’ a film showing the impact the closing of General Motors had on the community of Dayton, Ohio. Barack and Michelle Obama’s first film under their Netflix agreement has been nominated for an Oscar in the best documentary feature category. American Factory, which…… MORE
WVEL Sports Scope Now: The 2020 NHL All-Star Weekend Is Coming To The Gateway City
(Photo By Flickr User Dave Herholz) The National Hockey League and St. Louis Blues are bringing the 2020 NHL® All-Star Weekend to the Stanley Cup Championship City, St. Louis, MO! The game’s biggest names and brightest stars will converge to take a break from the intensity of the regular season and showcase the greatest talent…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Hasbro Toy Company Now Officially Owns Death Row Records
(Photo By Flickr User Gage Skidmore) “It’s official, toy company Hasbro now owns Death Row Records!” In December 2019, Brian Goldner, Hasbro chairman and chief executive officer, announced the acquisition of Entertainment One, which owns Death Row Records, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.8 billion. The deal was made last summer, but now…… MORE
28th Annual MLK Luncheon Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User PBS NewsHour) Just wanting to give a family reminder about the 28th Annual MLK Luncheon, coming to the Peoria Civic Center. Florida’s first African-American nominee for governor Andrew Gillum will be the keynote address at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon to be held Monday, January 20, 2020 at…… MORE
WVEL Health Scope Now: Winter Health Emergency Tips
(Photo By Flickr User Can Pac Swire) As we move further into winter, health officials want to remind people about the possible health illnesses and injuries people can endure during the cold season. HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital of Quincy, IL and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said as part of a national campaign, they…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: 2020 Christian Contemporary/Gospel Grammy Nominations
(Photo By Flickr User Trending Topics 2019) “And the winner for this year’s Christian Contemporary /Gospel Grammy is…….” Yes, it’s that time of the year again; it’s Grammy Award time for yours & mine! Do you want to know who were the nominees for this year’s prestigious award? This year’s Christian Contemporary/Gospel Awards are as…… MORE
