(Photo By Flickr User Patrick Cannon) School’s out and summer is here! This means relaxing at the pool, festivals and traveling to far away destinations for vacations. And while we are basking in summer vacation luxuries, it is not the time to “relax” or take a vacation from protecting yourself from identity theft. Here…… MORE
Tire Rack Street Survival® Driver Education Program Is Coming to Mossville Caterpillar This Weekend [DETAILS]
Tire Rack STREET SURVIVAL® advanced driving program teaches young drivers how to control their vehicles, rather than just operate them!
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WVEL Travel/Community Scope: Q-Fest 2019
(Photo By Flickr User JBLM MWR) Celebrating art, music and food that will be held in and around Washington Park in downtown Quincy, IL. The event features new and familiar artists and activities including a fine and fresh art festival, street concert and Q-FEST Food Court. Q-FEST is a community celebration of the visual, musical…… MORE
WVEL Travel Scope Now: Teen Drivers + 100 Deadliest Days
(Photo By Flickr User Michael Burns) Fatal teen crash rates show drinking and driving, speeding and distraction are among top killers on the road during summer. Parents, with school out for teens across the Prairie State, do you ever worry about their safety on the roads? Well, you are not alone because the 100 Deadliest…… MORE
WVEL News/Sports Scope Now: Washington Community High School Coach And Educator Kevin Brown, Has Passed Away
(Photo By Flickr User Aaron Gustafson) Washington Community High School is grieving after long time coach and educator, Kevin Brown, died from brain cancer on Tuesday night. According to WEEK-TV, those who knew him, said the impact he made on athletes and students stretched far beyond the basketball court. Brown was described by Washington Community…… MORE
WVEL Sports Scope Now: The St. Louis Blues Win Their First Stanley Cup
(Photo By Flick User Dinur) The St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins in Game 7 for franchise’s first NHL Crown! With a win over the Bruins Wednesday night, St. Louis captured its first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. Paced by two first-period goals, the Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 at TD Garden in Boston,…… MORE
WVEL Sports Scope Now: IHSA Announcing Boys And Girls Basketball State Final Changes
(Photo By Flickr User Great Lakes Institute of Management) Starting in 2021 (through ’23), the IHSA Girls and Boys Basketball State Finals will be condensed to two weekends rather than its previous format of four weekends. According to a release from the IHSA & WEEK-TV, The IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals will be held on…… MORE
WVEL Gospel Scope: Marvin Sapp Set To Become Senior Pastor Of Chosen Vessel Cathedral
(Photo By Flickr User puffin11k) Gospel recording artist and Pastor Marvin L Sapp has announced to his congregation that he is retiring as Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center. He has accepted the personal request of Bishop Richard E. Young to assume the role of Senior Pastor of Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth,…… MORE
WVEL Community Scope: The Peoria Park District Juneteenth Celebration
(Photo By Flickr User The COM Library) “Attention, Attention, The Peoria Park District Juneteenth Celebration is coming!” Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Join us at Logan Center to learn about the history of Juneteenth, while celebrating the health of the body, mind, and spirit. There…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Steamboat Days Carnival Cancelled
(Photo By Flickr User k4dordy) Newsline: Steamboat Days & The Peoria Riverfront The 2019 Steamboat Days carnival will be cancelled this year because of flood waters. In a Facebook post, the Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) announced Peoria’s annual Steamboat Days carnival is cancelled because of flooding. In the post Thursday evening, they said, Due…… MORE
