(Photo By Flickr User raymondclarkeimages) Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and law enforcement agencies are teaming up throughout the state to prevent alcohol and drug related crashes and fatalities over the July 4th holiday. According to provisional IDOT data, four people died in motor vehicle crashes in Illinois last year from 6pm July…… MORE
3rd Of July Celebration At Glen Oak Park
(Photo By Flickr User Merritt Boyd) “Happy 3rd Of July River City and surrounding areas!” Join in for all day family fun with $3 admission to Peoria Zoo and $3 Admission to Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, between 12noon and 5pm. Then stick around for the Peoria Municipal Band, face painting, balloon art, food trucks, and…… MORE
WVEL News/Weather Scope Now: Peoria Fire Department Gives Warning Of Dangerous Heat In Cars This Summer
(Photo By Flickr User Mr.TinDC) Peoria’s fire department is urging residents to remember their kids and pets in the backseat of their cars as they run errands this summer. The National Safety Council & WEEK-TV say most heat related car deaths are because a parent forgot their kid or pet was in the back seat.…… MORE
Quad Cities ’19 Red, White, And Boom Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User peterrieke) High river levels prompted Red, White, and Boom organizers to make a few changes for 2019. For the annual event, fireworks will be shot off from Arsenal Island (in Rock Island, IL), instead of a barge on the Mississippi River. According to WQAD-TV, the show will start at 9:30 p.m.…… MORE
WVEL Education/News Scope Now: Walmart Will Be Extending Debt-Free College Benefits To High Schoolers
work(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) Walmart is extending its debt-free college benefits to high schoolers as a way to attract and retain workers in a tight labor market. The nation’s largest private employer said Tuesday it will offer free college SAT and ACT prep for its workers in high school, while offering two to…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Hollywood Walk Of Fame Class Of 2020
(Photo By Flickr User caccamo) According to Black America Web and Walk Of Fame, new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Recording and Radio have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “This year’s choices were particularly unique,” Selection Committee Chair and…… MORE
American Icon Bar And Grill Sweet Deal Goes On Sale Friday at 9am [DETAILS]
This Friday, turn $25 into $50 with our American Icon Bar and Grill Sweet Deal!… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: “Don’t Count Yourself Out!” Game Show Information
(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Standlee) Looking for a chance to make it on the big stage? ABC-TV is now accepting submissions nationwide for the new game show, “Don’t Count Yourself Out!” Executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, “Don’t” is offering you the opportunity to team up with family members, neighbors, co-workers or friends for the…… MORE
WVEL Travel/Holiday Scope Now: The Quad Cities ’19 Red, White, And Boom Highlight Changes
(Photo By Flickr User quiddle.) High river levels prompted Red, White, and Boom organizers to make a few changes for 2019. For the annual event, fireworks will be shot off from Arsenal Island (in Rock Island, IL), instead of a barge on the Mississippi River. According to WQAD-TV, the show will start at 9:30 p.m.…… MORE
WVEL Music/Travel Scope: 22nd Annual Blues In The District In Quincy, IL
(Photo By Flickr User Rick Harris) “They’re one of the cities in The Prairie State that did it and got away with it!” “What are we talking about, you might ask?” Get ready for blues that you can sho’ nuff use, as Quincy, IL,Tri-States, & surrounding areas celebrate “Blues In The District!” Be…… MORE
