(Photo By Flickr User Highways England) “Have you been wishing for an app that will help you with parking, well soon and very soon, your wish may be fullfilled!” If you park in downtown Peoria there will soon be a new way to pay. According to cinewsnow.com, “Passport Parking” is an app that allows anyone…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: Banning Hoverboards On Campus
(Photo By Flickr User Soar Boards) According to cinewsnow.com and news.illinois.edu, Bradley University and The University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have joined a growing list of schools banning hoverboards on campus. A number of explosions and fires have been reported while the hoverboards have been charging. Bradley made the decision after several safety commissions recommended that…… MORE
MLK Luncheon Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Scott Ableman) Send out a family reminder to, “Come one, come all as the Public Employees for Community Concerns (PECC) will be hosting the 2016 MLK Luncheon at the Peoria Civic Center!” This year’s speaker will be former national president of the NAACP, Benjamin Jealous. The luncheon will be held…… MORE
WVEL Gospel Scope: 31st Annual Stellar Awards Nominees
(Photo By Flickr User Cheryl Jackson) “The Nominees Of The 31st Annual Stellar Awards are…….” This one of a kind award show has showcased top Gospel artists and many television and film stars. Here are the nominees for this year’s Stellar Awards; they are as follows: The 2015 – 2016 31st Annual Stellar Gospel…… MORE
Peoria Kids Fest Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User JBLM MWR ) “Attention, attention………” Just wanted to send a reminder to the family to let everyone know that the Peoria Kids Fest is coming! Join in for activities that are both fun and educational for the entire family! Attractions include Fun on the Run Inflatables, laser tag, pumpkin patch carnival…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Michael Strahan And The $100,000 Pyramid
(Photo By Flickr User Heath Brandon) “From Television City In Hollywood, It’s The $100,000 Pyramid!” The $100,000 Pyramid is being rebooted and is headed to prime time on ABC-TV this Summer! According to Entertainment Weekly and blackamericaweb.com, this new incarnation of the classic game show, in which a celebrity and an average citizen team…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: Gus Macker Basketball Returns To Peoria
(Photo By Flickr User lincolnblues) The much popular Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is coming back to the River City! According to cinewsnow.com, after nearly nine years, Gus Macker officials announced on Facebook, earlier this week, that the three-on-three basketball tournament would return this Summer. The tournament was held in downtown Peoria for 14…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: Macy’s, Inc.
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) Macy’s at Northwoods Mall is among the company’s 40 stores to close nationwide after “disappointing” sales and earnings performance in 2015. According to cinewsnow.com, the department-store chain, which had plans to close some stores in September 2015, has released a list of stores that will be closed. Sixty-two…… MORE
WVEL Community Scene: MLK Luncheon
(Photo By Flickr User W.K. Kellogg Foundation) “Come one, come all as the Public Employees for Community Concerns (PECC) will be hosting the 2016 MLK Luncheon at the Peoria Civic Center on the 3rd Monday in January!” This year’s speaker will be former national president of the NAACP, Benjamin Jealous. The luncheon will be held at 12Noon…… MORE
WVEL Family Watch: Peoria Kids Fest
(Photo By Flickr User JBLM MWR) “Attention, attention, the Peoria Kids Fest is coming; the Peoria Kids Fest is coming!” Join in for activities that are both fun and educational for the entire family! Attractions include Fun on the Run Inflatables, laser tag, pumpkin patch carnival ride, face painting, an indoor rock climbing wall,…… MORE
