(Photo By Flickr User Carlos 90) “The IHSA Madness” has begun and we are set to crown the Class 3A/4A IHSA Girls’ Basketball Showdown winners from the campus of Illinois State University! Here is a quick glimpse to see who was crowned at Redbird Arena in Normal, IL: *”- indicates winner The 2018 IHSA…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment/Gospel Music Scope: VaShawn Mitchell Inks New Deal And Releases New Single
(Photo By Flickr User Aberdeen Proving Ground) Multiple award-winner, best-selling recording artist VaShawn Mitchell signs a new deal for his VMAN Entertainment music with Fair Trade Services, in partnership with Tyscot Records. Mitchell’s VMAN Entertainment will bring high-level talent and creativity by offering relevant and contemporary urban worship music. VMAN Entertainment also inked a deal…… MORE
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WVEL News Scope: Southern Illinois Prosecutor Warns Of Tax Return Fraud, Scams As Deadline Nears
(Photo By Flickr User 401(K) 2012) A Southern Illinois prosecutor is warning the public about identity theft and other scams associated with April’s tax deadline. The Southern Illinoisan reports Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Edmonds says tax return fraud has been reported in the county. Edmonds says that tax return fraud often happens when someone…… MORE
WVEL/IHSA Insider: IHSA 2018 Queens Of The Court: Part II (Girls Class 3A/4A-The Final Chapter)
(Photo By Flickr User Eric Wong) This question was so nice, we had to ask you twice! “Who do you think will be crowned “IHSA Queens Of The Class 3A/4A Court?” The Road To Redbird Arena, Part Two (The Final Chapter) concludes on this weekend (3/2 &3/3/2018) in Normal. IL! “America’s Original March Madness”…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Bill Cosby’s Daughter Dies In Massachusetts
(Photo By Flickr User CT Senate Democrats) According to blackamericaweb.com, a spokesman for Bill Cosby says the comedian’s 44-year-old daughter Ensa Cosby died last Friday in Massachusetts. A spokesman for the entertainer, Andrew Wyatt, confirmed earlier this week, that Ensa Cosby died from renal disease but provided no other details. In a statement, Wyatt asked…… MORE
WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2018 IHSA Girls Class 1A & Class 2A State Finals Update
(Photo By Flickr User Akash Kataruka) Just in case you missed out on The 2018 IHSA Class 1A & Class 2A Girls Basketball State Finals on last weekend at Redbird Arena, let take a look and see which teams placed and took a trophy home right now…… “The IHSA 2018 Queens Of The Court: Part…… MORE
WVEL Music/Entertainment Scope: The O’Jays Announce Retirement
(Photo By Flickr User Kent Kanouse) The Mighty O’Jays are one of the all-time great R&B vocal groups, and they’re still going strong today! But with lead members Eddie Levert and Walter Williams now at age 75 and 74 respectively, the O’Jays are beginning to plan an exit. In a special tribute to the…… MORE
WVEL Sports Scope: Peoria Notre Dame Will Play A Football Game At University Of Illinois Memorial Stadium Fall 2018
(Photo By Flickr User Joshua Miller) Peoria Notre Dame’s football team is among eight teams that will play a 2018 regular-season game Saturday, September 22nd at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL. The Irish will meet Big 12 Conference opponent Champaign Centennial at 10am to start the four-game lineup, which includes two Big 12 games…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: The City Of Quincy, IL Has Been Recognized Nationally For Its Arts
(Photo By Flickr User Jim Forest) Travel website, Expedia, is recognizing the city of Quincy, IL, as one of “America’s most Artistic Towns.” Arts Quincy said the Gem City is the only town on the list recognized two years in a row. They said in 1947, the Quincy society of Fine Arts was established…… MORE
