(Photo By Flickr User Marcy Leigh) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers several tips to stay safe during the bitter cold snap here in the Land Of Lincoln. Take Action- *Dress warmly and stay dry. *Wear a hat, scarf, and mittens. *If you have to do heavy outdoor chores, work slowly. *Avoid…… MORE
Empty Boxes = Luring Thieves
(Photo By Flickr User z287marc) Police warn empty boxes can lure thieves into your home. A lot of big-ticket items are gifted during the holidays, but putting them out on the curbside with the rest of your recycling might be a welcome mat for thieves. Sgt. Adam Yates of the Quincy Police Department in Quincy,…… MORE
The PNC Winterfest New Year’s Eve Countdown At The Peoria Civic Center Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Nate) The PNC Winterfest New Year’s Eve Countdown to the New Year will have two ball drops; one at 7pm and one at midnight, at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL! It’s the 2017-2018 New Year’s Eve Countdown, presented by Better Built, The Union Construction Network. PNC Winterfest will…… MORE
WVEL Weather Scope: Bitter Cold Conditions Expected To Stay Until The New Year
(Photo By Flickr User Jamie McCaffery) A white Christmas for much of the Northeast and Midwest has given way to bitter cold weather until the New Year. Chicago-area National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley (WBBM-TV), says to expect colder-than-normal temperatures the rest of the week. Temperatures hovered around zero degrees in Chicago on Tuesday.…… MORE
WVEL Money/News Scope: After Christmas Holiday Shopping
(Photo By Flickr User JJBers) According to the retail research firm ShopperTrak and wgem.com, the day after Christmas is expected to be the fourth-busiest shopping day of the year. Extra Christmas cash, along with returns and exchanges will be driving a lot of that business. Mara Clingingsmith with the Better Business Bureau said returns…… MORE
Don’t Miss Out On Saving 50% This Friday With Perdue’s Grill [SWEET DEAL]
This Friday, get your Sweet Deal before it sells out!… MORE
WVEL Safety/Holiday Watch: Driving And Being Careful On The Roads For The Holidays
(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) Even though, we don’t have snow and ice on the roads, there has been a number of fatal traffic accidents throughout the state and right here in Central Illinois. State police are warning drivers to plan ahead now before they join a large number of motorists on the road these…… MORE
WVEL Travel/Holiday Watch: 2017’s Best Places For Christmas Celebrations
(Photo By Flickr User John W. Iwanski) The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. With Christmas being the most popular holiday in the U.S. and one of the most expensive; Americans plan to spend up to $682 billion over the holiday season this year; the personal-finance website WalletHub today released…… MORE
WVEL Holiday/Food Scope: Top 3 Solutions To Last Minute Cooking Disasters
(Photo By Flickr User Arienne McCracken) If you will be hosting a holiday gathering and plan to do some last minute cooking, according to wqad.com & Fareway Stores, they give their Top 3 Solutions To Last Minute Cooking Disasters on what to do with Dry, Overcooked or Under Cooked Meat, Potatoes, and Runny Pie. Top 3 Solutions…… MORE
Don’t Miss The PNC Winterfest New Years Eve Countdown At The Peoria Civic Center
Ring in the new year downtown Peoria with the first ever ball drop!… MORE
