(Photo By Flickr User Richard Gillin) “Attention constituents, attention constituents, The Illinois Supreme Court is going on the road!” The high court will hear oral arguments at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Acccording to Saga Communications, Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier says conducting hearings outside of its Springfield,…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope Now: Prince’s Estate Will Operate Paisley Park Studio Complex
(Photo By Flickr User Eric) Prince’s estate will take over management of the late rock star’s studio complex near Minneapolis, MN. According to The Associated Press, Graceland Holdings, which runs Elvis Presley’s tourist attraction in Memphis, TN, had been operating Prince’s Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN as a museum since October 2016. Prince’s oldest sibling,…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Kentucky Fried Chicken Is Partnering Up With Beyond Meat, Inc.
(Photo By Flickr User Johnny Silvercloud) “It’s finger lickin’ fake chicken…. good?!” Kentucky Fried Chicken plans to test plant-based chicken nuggets and boneless wings later this week at one of its restaurants in Atlanta, GA. Depending on customer feedback, the chain could expand the test to other markets. KFC is partnering with Beyond Meat to…… MORE
WVEL News/State Fair Scope Now: The 2019 Illinois State Fair Attendance Goes Over The Half-Million Mark
(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) Newsline: Springfield, IL & The Illinois State Fair The Illinois State Fair saw its largest attendance since 2014 this year. According to WAND-TV, early numbers for this year’s fair show records for both revenue and ticket sales broken for the grandstand lineup. Estimated attendance totals of nearly 509,000…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Distracted Driving Ticket Cost In Illinois, Goes Up In July 2020
(Photo By Flickr User Paul Oka) The penalty for using your phone while driving in Illinois will soon be dramatically higher. Currently, if you injure someone while using your phone and driving, it’s a $75 ticket. Under this new law taking effect on July 1st 2020, those found guilty of a similar offense will face…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Illinois American Water Announces Firefighter Grant Program
(Photo By Flickr User sboneham) Newsline: Belleville, IL & Illinois American Water Company Illinois American Water Co. is announcing its 2019 Firefighter Grant Program. According to WICS-TV, the grants can be up to $1,000 and will be given to fire and emergency organizations within the company’s service area. They can be used for costs…… MORE
WVEL Community/Travel Scope: Abingdon Community Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Michigan Municipal League) It’s that time of the year again, family!!! We’re celebrating the Northwestern Illinois side as the Abingdon Community Festival will, in a way, wrap up the summer in the little, big town of Abingdon, IL! The Abingdon Community Festival will be held starting Thursday, August 22nd and ending on…… MORE
WVEL News/Consumer Scope Now: Macon County, Illinois Sheriffs Are Giving Warning Of New Scam
(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) Newsline: Macon County, Decatur, IL (South-Central Illinois) The Macon County, IL Sheriff’s Office, is advising you to be aware of people soliciting donations under false pretenses. According to the Sheriff’s office and Neuhoff Media, solicitors are posing as the Fraternal Order of Police and asking for donations. However, the…… MORE
Grab Your Sweet Deal With Big Art’s Yokel This Friday at 9am! [DETAILS]
Save money. Eat yummy food. Repeat!… MORE
Jurassic Quest Takes Over The Peoria Civic Center This Weekend!
The dinosaur lover in your life will FREAK OUT when they see life sized dinosaurs in action!… MORE
