(Photo By Flickr User Jason Mrachina) “ Dunlap Days Are Here Again!” Come out to Dunlap Days 2019 for lots of food, games, rides, vendors, music, a car show, a 5k run/walk, and so much more! Here is a list of what you can expect for the 2019 Dunlap Days: Thursday, August 22nd- 5p-9p Family…… MORE
WVEL News/ISF Scope Now: The Illinois State Fair Grandstand Revenue Breaks Record For Tickets Sold
(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) Newsline: The Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL Grandstand acts at the Illinois State Fair have broken the record for most tickets sold. According to The Associated Press, State-Journal Register, and WICS-TV, Fair officials said on Thursday that 59,023 tickets to grandstand acts have been sold. That tops…… MORE
WVEL Health/Family Scope Now: Staying Active In Warm Weather
(Photo By Flickr User victoria harjadi) We all know when the temperature goes up in the summer months, exercising outside can become challenging. Even heat-loving, sun-seeking exercisers can become overheated when the sun is beaming down in the heat of the day. Ample sunshine, longer days and warmer temperatures provide more opportunities for the whole…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment/Sports Scope Now: Jay-Z, Roc Nation, And The National Football League
(Photo By Flickr User Rich Thane) In Case You Missed It, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is entering partnership with NFL. Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by rapper and businessman Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, is entering into a multiyear partnership with the NFL to enhance the NFL’s live game experiences and to amplify the league’s social justice…… MORE
WVEL News/Education/Health Scope: Back-To-School Health Tips
(Photo By Flickr User Marco Verch) It’s about time for students to get back into the classroom, but before they head back medical officials with HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital of Shelbyville, IL, remind parents about back-to-school health tips. Doctors remind parents to take kids to their back to school physical. Kristin Hayden, PA-C, said kids…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Former United States Representative Paul Findley Of Illinois, Dies
(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) Former Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Findley, who spent 22 years in Congress, has died. The State Journal-Register & WGEM-TV reported that Findley died on last Friday (August 9th) at a hospital in Jacksonville, IL. They also reported that Findley supported civil rights, opposed the Vietnam War, advocated for…… MORE
The Taste Of Peoria Is At Northwoods Mall August 14th
Get the official dining and entertainment guide here!… MORE
WVEL News/History Scope Now: Historic Ebony And Jet Magazine Photo Archives To Be Sold And Donated To Smithsonian
(Photo By Flickr User Lies Secrets Silence…) According to thegrio.com, Good Black News, and Rejoice! the photo archives of EBONY and JET magazines were sold at auction on last week. A group of buyers including the J. Paul Getty Trust, in association with the Ford Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation…… MORE
The PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Comes To Peoria Civic Center September 7th [DETAILS]
How long can you stay on that bull?… MORE
WVEL Entertainment/Music Scope Now: Four Things That Can Kill Your Chances For Music Career Success
(Photo By Flickr User Joe Ro) What do you believe is the number one thing that musicians are doing to ruin their chances at succeeding in the music industry? Is it: not practicing their instrument enough? Not putting together enough good music industry connections? Living in a city with no music scene? The answer to…… MORE
