Veterans Day 2017 Freebies And Discounts

(Photo By Flickr User The US Army)   Many restaurants and retailers say “thank you” to veterans by offering them free meals and other deals each year on or around November 11th. As a veteran or active servicemember, you can enjoy free or discounted drinks and appetizers, meals, special services, national park visits and more.…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Free Pet Adoption For Veterans During The Month Of November

(Photo By Flickr User Shannon Dizmang)   The Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) and the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) are promoting “Pets for Vets” throughout the month of November. Veterans can adopt any animal from PCAPS at no charge throughout the month. According to week.com, PCAPS and the VAC believe their partnership in the Pets for…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Blue Cross Blue Shield Adds Methodist To In-Network Coverage

(Photo By Flickr User Heidi Ponagai)   Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois will cover UnityPoint Health – Methodist in-network starting in January 2018. This includes its emergency department, cardiovascular services, surgical services, and more. Debbie Simon, Regional CEO of UnityPoint Health said, “We are excited for the opportunity to serve the members of the Blue…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: “Fly Jock” Tom Joyner + Reach Media = 2-Year Agreement

(Photo By Flickr User National Urban League)   “Oh, Oh, Oh, The “Fly Jock” Tom Joyner, will be leaving the radio building…….BUT NOT JUST YET!!!” REACH MEDIA has signed a two-year agreement that extends THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW in radio syndication through December 31, 2019. The renewed agreement comes as the broadcast pioneer prepares…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Actor Robert Guillaume, Dies At 89

(Photo By Flickr User Alan Light)   Two-Time Emmy winner Actor Robert Guillaume has died. According to eurweb.com & tlcnaptown.com, Guillaume’s portrayal of Benson DuBois endured for nine years, first in three seasons on “Soap” (1977-1980) and then on the spinoff “Benson,” which ran until April 1986. Benson’s personal arc went from butler/cook to state budget…MORE

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