(Photo By Flickr User Nan Palmero) “Ladies & Gentlemen, from Las Vegas, NV, welcome to the nation’s epic night in gospel music, it’s the 32nd Annual Stellar Awards!” Tamela Mann, Travis Greene Lead Field of Winners for Gospel’s 2017 Stellar Awards. Here is a list of winners from the 32nd annual Stellar Awards for…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: IRS Tax Return Scam
(Photo By Flickr User Investment Zen) According to wics.com, the IRS is warning people about a recent scam targeting people’s tax returns. Scammers are calling victims telling them they owe money to the IRS and must pay immediately through a pre-loaded debit. Experts say scams like these spike during this time of year. The…… MORE
2017 Central Illinois Auto Show
(Photo By Flickr User George Panos) “All I Wanna Do Is Zoom, Zoom, Zoom & A-Vroom Vroom, It’s The 2017 Central Illinois Auto Show!!” The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association is proud to bring back the annual Central Illinois Auto Show to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment/News Scope: A Chicago Museum And Planetarium Will Host Event Based On “Hidden Figures”
(Photo By Flickr User NASA Kennedy) A Chicago museum and planetarium are teaming up to host three days of events inspired by the stories portrayed in the Oscar-nominated movie “Hidden Figures.” The event starts on today and includes programming focused on science, technology, and math. The Adler Planetarium and the DuSable Museum of African-American History,…… MORE
WVEL Consumer/News Scope: One Ring Phone Scams
(Photo By Flickr User Alan Levine) If a number you don’t recognize calls, lets the phone ring once and hangs up, you have reason to be skeptical. According to week.com, the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office said there is a phone scam now hitting Central Illinois. The caller will often have a local area code…… MORE
WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2017 Class 3A/4A Boys Basketball State Finals/IHSA Kings Of The Court Rewind
(Photo By Flickr User Ziad El-Zaatari) Who was crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court 2017?” The Road To The River City, The Final Chapter, concluded on last weekend in Peoria. IL for Class 3A & 4A; just in case you missed it, here is a quick glance to see who made “Top King” of their…… MORE
WVEL News/Money Scope: JCPenney Store Closings
(Photo By Flickr User Sam Howzit) JCPenney stores have been a staple in the community and nation for over 10 decades. Now, like so many others, the time has come to downsize. JCPenney released a list of 138 stores that will permanently close. Seven of the locations are in Illinois, Rob Karr is President and…… MORE
WVEL Money/Sports Scope: Cubs World Series Run Cost The City Of Chicago Millions Of Dollars In Overtime
(Photo By Flickr User Mack Male) According to The Associated Press, records show that the city of Chicago spent $18.8 million in worker overtime during the Chicago Cubs’ World Series title run. The Chicago Sun-Times obtained the records via a public records request. The paperwork shows the city spent the money on public safety,…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Tyra Banks + America’s Got Talent
(Photo By Flickr User Fortune Live Media) According to The Associated Press, Tyra Banks will be hosting the 12th season of “America’s Got Talent.” NBC-TV said earlier this week, that the supermodel, Emmy-winner and creator of “America’s Next Top Model,” will be joining the competition series alongside returning judges Simon Cowell, Mel B,…… MORE
WVEL Holiday Watch: St. Patrick’s Day Inside The Numbers
(Photo By Flickr User Max Talbot-Minkin) “Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2017, Everyone!” Well family, if you are going green & celebrating this St. Patrick’s Holiday, we just wanted to take time to let you look at a few facts by going inside the numbers on this very special day. Let’s do a fly-by, right now!…… MORE
