(Photo By Flickr User USAG- Humphreys) September is National Suicide Prevention Month and is meant to highlight this cause of death that claims the life of one person every 40 seconds. “I’d love to see those numbers change where it isn’t a leading cause of death because with it being the 10th leading cause of…… MORE
WVEL Community Scope: Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
(Photo By Flickr User J. Stephen Conn) The Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site will celebrate the city’s annual fall festival next weekend (9/20+9/21/2019). The Mount Pulaski courthouse is one of two buildings still standing where Abraham Lincoln practiced law as a circuit-riding attorney before he became president. Many festival activities will be near the…… MORE
2019 Morton Pumpkin Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Doug Pieper) Each September, in celebration of the pumpkin canning season, the city of Morton, IL hosts the Morton Pumpkin Festival. 2019 will be the Festival’s 53rd year. Come and celebrate with them! This year’s theme is, “Luck o’ the Pumpkins!” History about the Morton Pumpkin Festival: In 1967, the first…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Actress/Executive Producer Viola Davis, Is Set To Play Michelle Obama In A Proposed Series
(Photo By Flickr User William Shank) Viola Davis is set to portray Michelle Obama in a Showtime Network series under development about America’s first ladies. Davis also is an executive producer on the project, which Showtime said on last week that they will “peel back the curtain” on the lives of presidential spouses. The first…… MORE
Get Another Sweet Deal With Mashie’s Pub & Eatery This Friday at 9am [DETAILS]
Burgers, wraps, flatbread pizzas, and your favorite foods are available for half-price!… MORE
WVEL Sports/Travel Scope Now: Chicago Football Classic + Circle City Classic
(Photo By Flickr User Josh Hallett) If you’re ready for some HBCU Football, then you don’t want to miss the Chicago Football Classic in Chicago, IL & the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, IN happening respectively on the 2nd & 4th Saturday in September! About The Chicago Football Classic: In 1997,…… MORE
WVEL News/Health Scope Now: Breast Cancer Insurance Coverage Expanding In The Prairie State
(Photo By Flickr User Rosmarie Voegtli) Women in Illinois will soon have more resources available to help detect breast cancer. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation last month expanding health insurance coverage for mammograms and other breast cancer screenings. Beginning January 1, 2020, both private insurance and Medicaid must cover several preventative measures to help women…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Actor/Singer/Comedian Eddie Murphy, Returns To Host ‘SNL’ For The First Time In Over 30 Years
(Photo By Flickr User Galaga Gal) “Live from New York, Eddie Murphy is hosting Saturday Night; Otayyyy!” In case you didn’t hear, Eddie Murphy will be returning to a place that helped launch his career, “Saturday Night Live!” The comedian will be the host of the sketch comedy show on Saturday, December 21st, marking…… MORE
WVEL News/Travel Scope Now: Post-Labor Day Travel Return Safety Tips
(Photo By Flickr User Daniel Hoherd) Many of you have enjoyed an extended weekend due to Labor Day, but Illinois State Police want drivers to be safe when traveling home. They advise drivers to check the weather for their entire route and car maintenance including tires before hitting the road. According to WGEM-TV, Police say…… MORE
Grab Your Hungry Moose Sweet Deal This Friday at 9am [DETAILS]
Get your Sweet Deal with Hungry Moose this Friday!… MORE
