(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) Peoria Sears not among 142 closing after bankruptcy filing. The last Central Illinois Sears store still open will likely remain so through the end of the year. The 125-year-old department store filed for bankruptcy on Monday after years of sluggish sales and financial struggles. As part of its…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: Peoria Native Lydia Moss Bradley Ranked Number 1 In The List Of Groundbreaking Women In Illinois History
(Photo By Flickr User yochillum) According to WICS-TV, two women from Peoria, IL have topped a new Illinois Top 200 list. Lydia Moss Bradley, the founder of Peoria’s Bradley University came in at number one of the list of groundbreaking women in Illinois history. Betty Friedan, author of “The Feminine Mystique” and co-founder of the National…… MORE
Turn $25 into $50 With Brickhouse BBQ, Burgers, and Brews [SWEET DEAL]
Get a delicious Sweet Deal this Friday morning!… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: Counterfeit Bills Circulating In Effingham, IL
(Photo By Flickr User booknews) Newsline: Effingham, IL The Effingham Police Department is alerting the public about an increase in counterfeit bills in the Effingham area. Police say multiple businesses and even individuals in the Effingham area have been affected, with almost a dozen instances being reported in the month of September alone. WICS-TV…… MORE
WVEL News/Sports Scope: Illinois State Athletics Introduces Clear Bag Policy At Redbird Events
(Photo By Flickr User Homecoming at Illinois State) The Illinois State Athletics Department will institute a new clear bag safety policy for fans and patrons attending games at Hancock Stadium and Redbird Arena during the 2018-19 season. “Spectator and participant safety is a top priority at Illinois State, thus we are formalizing our Hancock Stadium…… MORE
WVEL News/Education Scope: The University Of Illinois-Chicago Will Offer Free Ride Scholarships To State’s Top Students
(Photo By Flickr User opacity) Highly successful students will be able to attend the University of Illinois-Chicago for free under a new program seeking to keep the state’s top students at home. According to WICS-TV, The Chancellor’s Fellows Program will be funded with UIC’s share of $25 million set aside by the state for…… MORE
Don’t Miss The Autism 5k & Walk at Bradley Park October 20th [DETAILS]
Run, walk, have fun, and help create a better life for those living with autism!… MORE
WVEL News/Food Scope: Kit Kat Breaks On Top Of This Year’s Illinois Candies List
(Photo By Flickr User r. nial bradshaw) A study shows Kit Kat’s are Illinois’ favorite Halloween candy. The numbers were collected by CandyStore.com, which sells candy in bulk to customers online. The company says it looked at sales over 11 years (2007 to 2017), and specifically in the months close to Halloween, to figure out…… MORE
WVEL News/Safety Scope: Fire Prevention Week
(Photo By Flickr User Dean Krafft) This week is Fire Prevention Week. The National Fire Protection Association’s campaign is, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” In a typical home, you have as little as two minutes to escape safely after the smoke alarm goes off. According to WAND-TV, Officials offer the following…… MORE
WVEL News Scope Now: University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Will Ban All Tobacco In ’19
(Photo By Flickr User Elvert Barnes) The University of Illinois is planning to ban all tobacco products on campus next year. Starting next August, the no smoking policy will extended to include all smokeless tobacco products. That includes chewing tobacco, “orbs,” and strips, the News Gazette & WAND-TV reports. The current smoke-free policy also…… MORE
