(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk) A new study by quotewizard.com & WQAD-TV, have listed the best and worst driving cities in Illinois, and many of the worst cities are close to home. The sites claims their data actually shows drivers in Illinois are some of the best in the country. To determine overall driver…… MORE
WVEL Travel/Community Scope: The 2019 Juneteenth Banquet Will Be Held In Decatur, IL Father’s Day Weekend
(Photo By Flickr User Keith Ellison) The African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum will celebrate Juneteenth in its annual Banquet on Friday, June 14th. The Guest Speaker is Dr. Rolando Herts of Delta State University, Cleveland, MS. A silent auction will be held starting at 5:30 with the Freedom Day Gala starting at…… MORE
WVEL Travel/Community Scope: 54th Annual Tremont Turkey Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Robert Nunnally) What a wonderful way to kick off your summer; It’s the 54th Annual Tremont Turkey Festival in Tremont, IL being held on June 7-9, 2019! When you go to the little, big town of Tremont, you’ll discover that food is a huge part of the festival. From strawberry shortcakes,…… MORE
WVEL Travel/Community Scope: 28th Annual Aledo Rhubarb Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Sarah R) “Aledo, IL, The City Of Pride & Progress, Presents The Aledo Rhubarb Festival!” Come enjoy Aledo’s 28th Annual Rhubarb Festival on June 7th & June 8th! Featuring 3,000 plus homemade Rhubarb Pies for sale, sample many delicious Rhubarb Desserts at the Tasting Tent, great music, crafts, free Rhubarb…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Tyler Perry, Lupita Nyong’o, And Terrence Howard: Class Of 2019 Hollywood Walk Of Fame Stars
(Photo By Flickr User caccamo) Tyler Perry, whose farewell tour to Madea is set to hit the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA next month, is among the stars set to get stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019. Other African American celebrities set for stars on the Walk of Fame include Lupita…… MORE
WVEL News/Health Scope Now: Raw Meat: To Rinse Or Not To Rinse
(Photo By Flickr User Wally Gobetz) As people fire up the grill on this Late Spring/Early Summer Season, the Peoria County Health Department is answered the age-old question, “Do you rinse your raw meat?” The answer? “People should not wash their raw meats before they cook them. In a nutshell, rinsing meat has more risk, and no reward.” said…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: Ford Motor Company Cutting 7K+ Salaried Jobs Worldwide
(Photo By Flickr User Barb Crawford) On last week, Ford Motor Co. announced that it has eliminate about 10% percent of its global salaried workforce, cutting about 7,000 jobs by the end of August as part of its larger restructuring. The move is expected to save the automaker $600 million annually. Ford Chief Executive Jim…… MORE
31st Annual Elmwood Strawberry Festival
(Photo By Flickr User DoremiGirl) “Strawberry, strawberry, everything strawberry!” Get ready for the 31st Annual Elmwood Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 1st in downtown Elmwood, IL! This upcoming event will feature strawberry treats (such as strawberry pizza, strawberry shortcake, strawberry shake ups, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry soda pop, & strawberry jam), musical entertainment,…… MORE
WVEL News/Education Scope: University Of Illinois Will Award More Than 22,000 Degrees This Year
(Photo By Flickr User bujcich) Preliminary numbers show that the University of Illinois system expects to award more than 22,000 degrees this year. According to The Associated Press & WICS-TV, System President Tim Killeen told the school’s Board of Trustees last week that this year’s total will mark the eighth-straight year with more than 20,000…… MORE
WVEL Music /Entertainment Scope: After 7 Group Member, Melvin Edmonds, Dies
(Photo By Flickr User Trending Topics 2019) Melvin Edmonds, founding member of the of the Grammy-nominated group After 7, has died. According to Black America Web & EURWEB, reports say the After 7 co-founder and co-lead singer’s death comes after a long illness and several strokes. His specific cause of death, however, has not yet been revealed.…… MORE
