(Photo By Flickr User Ruth Hartnup) “Ah,the gift-giving season is just around the corner, and the gift-buying season starts, oh, any minute now!” The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has an early gift for you; tips to help you shop wisely and protect your personal information. Here are the top 10 Holiday Shopping Tips that you should…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Sears Closing Store In The River City
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) The Peoria, IL Sears location, is set to close. This message was confirmed by Northwoods Mall spokesperson, Bob Schertz earlier this week. According to WEEK-TV, he said the owner of Northwoods Mall is working closely with Sears and other stakeholders regarding the future development opportunity of the space, and…… MORE
CityLink Celebrates Our Veterans This Weekend Too
CityLink to Offer Free Rides for Veterans on November 11 CityLink will offer free rides to veterans on Monday, November 11, 2019 in honor of Veterans… MORE
35th Annual Festival Of Lights Parade
(Photo By Flickr User micharl_foto) “Come One, Come All, and Come Out to The 35th Annual East Peoria Festival of Lights holiday light show, to be held at Folepi’s Winter Wonderland starting on November 23rd and ending on December 31st, 2019!” The Parade of Lights will be held on Saturday, November 16th beginning at 5:45pm…… MORE
WVEL Community/News Scope: Veterans Day Breakfast At Peoria Area HyVee
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Kalasnik) “Calling all Veterans’, calling all Veterans’ to join in for some good breakfast eatin’……..” Veterans’ Day Breakfast is coming to Hy-Vee on Monday, November 11th! As a salute to all of the Veterans’ on this special day, Hy-Vee Grand Prairie of Peoria, IL, is offering free breakfast to veterans and…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Chicagoland Area Restaurant Tried To Reseat Over Skin Color
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) Buffalo Wild Wings says multiple employees have been fired at one of its suburban Chicago restaurants after a group of mostly African American customers said they were asked to move to another table because of their skin color. The Naperville Sun, WICS-TV, and The Associated Press report that Buffalo…… MORE
Finally, The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Is Back!
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) “Attention all Popeyes Chicken Sandwich foodies, attention all Popeyes Chicken Sandwich foodies, now hear this……” In case you didn’t know, well now you do! For those of you that have been patiently waiting, the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich returns after a sell-out summer! Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits Restaurant announced the…… MORE
WVEL Consumer/News Scope Now: Electric Supply Rates Are Going Down For Ameren Customers
(Photo By Flickr User Midwest Energy News) Electric supply rates are going down for residential Ameren Illinois customers. Rates are 5% lower than last year. A typical residential customer who uses 10,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year will see annual savings of about $22. “This is good news for customers who opt to have Ameren…… MORE
WVEL News/Technology Scope Now: Update Or Not To Update Your iPhone
(Photo By Flickr User mkuma443) “Update Or Not To Update Your iPhone, that is the question!” “Attention Apple iPhone5 users, attention Apple iPhone5 users, Apple iPhone5 users, update your phone or you may lose internet connection!” Apple is warning some iPhone users that they could lose internet connection if they do not update their phones.…… MORE
Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Jim Azar) The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for our amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. Join in as they celebrate the fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where…… MORE
