(Photo By Flickr User Kent Kanouse) The Illinois tornado outbreak that happened on Saturday, December 1st, is the third-largest in state history. According to WEEK-TV, The National Weather Service made this announcement on Monday night. They said the outbreak, which included at least 26 confirmed tornadoes, is the largest December outbreak Illinois has ever seen,…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Happy 200th Birthday, Land Of Lincoln!
(Photo By Flickr User COD Newsroom) The Land of Lincoln celebrated its 200th birthday on December 3, 2018, it must be asked: how did Illinois become a state? According to WAND-TV, the effort started in 1817, the year before Illinois became the 21st state. Daniel Pope Cook, a politician and newspaper publisher who lived…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Tobacco 21 Veto Override Failed To Pass
(Photo By Flickr User Raul Lieberwirth) Newsline: State Capitol, Springfield, IL Members of the Illinois House failed to pass an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that would have changed the legal age of buying tobacco products to 21. According to WEEK-TV, the House voted 62-45 on the measure, but fell short…… MORE
WVEL Education/News Scope: Dunlap High School Tops List of “Best Schools And Districts” In The Peoria Area
(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk) Newsline: Dunlap, IL Dunlap High School tops the list of Best Schools & Districts in the Peoria area, according to research website Niche.com and WEEK-TV. The 2019 Best Public High Schools ranks academic and student life based on data from the U.S. Department of Education, including test…… MORE
WVEL Travel Scope: Route 66 Could Become A Part Of The National Historic Trail
(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk) A new proposal would designate Route 66, the Mother Road that connected Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA, as a National Historic Trail. U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Jim Inhofe recently introduced a bill that would amend the National Trails System Act in an effort to help revitalize cities…… MORE
2018 Jingle Bell Run Peoria For The Arthritis Foundation Is This Saturday Downtown Peoria
Join in the fight against arthritis with a little festive flair this weekend!… MORE
WVEL Heath Scope: Staying Healthy During Cold + Flu Season
(Photo By Flickr User Petras Gagilas) If you want to stay healthy during the cold & flu season, you might want to follow a few tips courtesy of Kohler & pjstar.com to help you, your family, and friends along the way. Staying healthy during cold and flu season tips: -Wash hands: The Centers For Disease…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Portion Of Interstate 55 To Be Renamed For Hometown Fallen Army Sergeant
(Photo By Flickr User Ken Lund) According to WEEK-TV, a section of Interstate 55 near Towanda, IL will be renamed for a fallen Army sergeant from McLean County. The Illinois House and Senate voted to rename the section of I-55 after Sgt. Anthony Maddox, who died in a fueling accident in Afghanistan in 2013.…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Parents With Teens Are Warned Of Risks Involved With “MeetMe” Mobile App
(Photo By Flickr User Aaron Yoo) A warning for all parents, you are probably familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and maybe even Tumblr, but there is another app that your kids may be using. It is called “MeetMe” and you have to look beyond the app’s smiley face logo. It can be used as a…… MORE
Donate To The Goodwill Clothing Donation Drive November 22nd-December 10th!
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