(Photo By Flickr User Ryan) “Oh, I wish I was a Wienermobile driver, that is what I truly wanna be……..Extra, extra, read all about it!” “Who wants to be a hotdogger?” If so, Oscar Mayer is hiring for their next Wienermobile driver. The company posted job openings for ‘Hotdoggers’ aka the person who drives…… MORE
31st Annual Central Illinois Auto Show Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User George Panos) The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association is proud to bring back the annual Central Illinois Auto Show to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 10th-12th, 2020 (NEW DATE)! Don’t miss this spectacular display of over 300 vehicles from 37 dealers representing…… MORE
WVEL Heath Scope Now: Flu Numbers Are Rising In Illinois
(Photo By Flickr User Rebecca Brown) Healthline: The State Of Illinois “Attention family members, attention family members, flu numbers on the rise!” The state of Illinois is currently smack dab in the middle of flu season and so far the flu has hit hard. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention & WGEM-TV,…… MORE
WVEL Health Scope: Shea Butter-The New Moisturizer
(Photo By Flickr User daveynin) Have you run out of your favorite moisturizer? While you may think that you need to take a trip to your drugstore immediately to re-up on your face cream, there is a product you probably have on your nightstand that can provide moisture. Enter in: shea butter. Believe it or…… MORE
WVEL Community Scene: 28th Annual MLK Luncheon
(Photo By Flickr User Village Square) 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 the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL. Doors open at 11am, and Gillum will give the keynote address…… MORE
31st Annual Central Illinois Auto Show
(Photo By Flickr User George Panos) Get ready for the 31st Annual Central Illinois Auto Show coming here to Peoria, IL on a new date! The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association is proud to bring back the annual Central Illinois Auto Show to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL on Friday, Saturday, and…… MORE
WVEL Travel/News Scope Now: The Illinois State Police Announces Higher Fines For Scott’s Law Violations In The New Year
(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) “Attention all motorists, attention all motorists, violators of Scott’s Law will see heftier fines coming this New Year!” Starting January 1, 2020, fines will be no less than $250 for first time offenders and no less than $750 for following offenses, according to the Illinois State Police. If property damage…… MORE
WVEL Consumer/Travel Scope Now: Gas Prices Dropping Down For Holiday Travel
(Photo By Flickr User Robert Geiger) In case you haven’t heard or seen a difference when you go to the pump, gas prices are dropping down for holiday travel! A nice surprise for those planning on hitting the road for the holidays as gas prices across the nation are down. According to WGEM-TV, analysts say…… MORE
WVEL Consumer/News Scope Now: The Better Business Bureau Urges Shopping Consumers To Be Cautious With Gift Cards
(Photo By Flickr User 401(K) 2012) The Better Business Bureau claims they receive hundreds of complaints about gift card purchases every year, and some consumers have reported problems with sites that sell gift cards online. The BBB encourages consumers to be sure that the website where they buy gift cards are secure. Also be sure…… MORE
WVEL Holiday/Community Scope: Folepi’s Winter Wonderland And Chick-Fil-A Mondays
(Photo By Flickr User jcsullivan24) “Attention all Folepi Winter Wonderland & Chick-Fil-A fans……” Come to Folepi’s Winter Wonderland on Monday nights and get a sweet treat from Chick-fil-A East Peoria. Every vehicle through the drive-through display on Mondays (December 23rd and December 30th) will receive a free dessert at Chick-fil-A of East Peoria, IL. Two free…… MORE
