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WVEL Weather Scope: Driving And Freezing Temperatures

WVEL Weather Scope: Driving And Freezing Temperatures

(Photo By Flickr User David DeHetre)     Just because the snow is gone or pushed off the road doesn’t mean that the threat is eliminated. Even if it doesn’t look bad outside now, that doesn’t mean drivers are in the clear. Lieutenant Ernest McCall with the Peoria Police says, “A lot of accidents, a lot…MORE

WVEL Holiday Scope: 2017 MLK Luncheon Featuring Patti LaBelle

WVEL Holiday Scope: 2017 MLK Luncheon Featuring Patti LaBelle

  (Photo By Flickr User Jim Fruchterman) Singer Patti LaBelle will be the featured speaker at the 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Monday, January 16th at the Peoria Civic Center. The 25th Annual Luncheon will be followed by a concert by LaBelle in the Peoria Civic Center Arena. This is the first year…MORE

WVEL Family/Sports Scope: The Harlem Globetrotters

WVEL Family/Sports Scope: The Harlem Globetrotters

(Photo By Flickr User Bob n Renee)   The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2016-2017 tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Join Globetrotter stars after the game…MORE

WVEL Health/Weather Scope: Elders And Cold Weather

WVEL Health/Weather Scope: Elders And Cold Weather

(Photo By Flickr User Steve Baker)   As wind chills dip below zero, Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood is offering safety tips for older people. Harwood said the best way to avoid illness and injury in the dangerously low temperatures is to be prepared. Cold Weather Tips For Elders: * Stay indoors, or limit time…MORE

WVEL Money Watch: Rebuilding Your Credit

WVEL Money Watch: Rebuilding Your Credit

(Photo By Flickr User Andres Rueda)   Is your credit rating in the dumps? Recognizing that you have a problem is the first step toward credit redemption. However, there are many pitfalls along the way that can delay (or even completely derail) your path toward improved credit. According to moneytips.com and WQAD-TV, here are five things…MORE

WVEL News Scope/Holiday Watch: Law Enforcement Patrols And The Holiday Season

WVEL News Scope/Holiday Watch: Law Enforcement Patrols And The Holiday Season

(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris)   Police officers will be on the lookout across the state of Illinois for holiday revelers who shouldn’t be behind the wheel. According to Associated Press & WGEM-TV,  the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police say that nearly 200 law enforcement agencies will out in force in…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Cube Vision Lands Production Deal

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Cube Vision Lands Production Deal

(Photo By Flickr User Eva Rinaldi)   According to Variety.com, Cube Vision, rapper, actor and producer Ice Cube’s production company, has signed a comprehensive first-look deal with 20th Century Fox TV and Fox 21 Television Studios. The two-year deal sets up Cube Vision to develop projects for broadcast, cable, and digital outlets. Ice Cube has brought…MORE

15 Low-Cost/Free Gift Ideas For The 2016 Holiday Season

15 Low-Cost/Free Gift Ideas For The 2016 Holiday Season

(Photo By Flickr User alvanman)   The holiday season has become a commercial bonanza in which billions of dollars are spent on gifts and billions are added to our credit card debt tab. But that’s not what it’s really all about, and there’s no reason to feel pressured into spending more than you can afford. Because…MORE

WVEL Holiday/Money Watch: 6 Holiday Shopping Tips

WVEL Holiday/Money Watch: 6 Holiday Shopping Tips

(Photo By Flickr User 401(K) 2012)   According to wallethub.com, we’re each projected to spend about $936 on presents this holiday season. And by year’s end, the average household with credit card debt is expected to owe a record $8,557. In other words, it’s important to keep a watchful eye on your wallet during such an…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Actor Jamie Foxx To Portray Marvin Gaye In Biopic

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Actor Jamie Foxx To Portray Marvin Gaye In Biopic

(Photo By Flickr User Gage Skidmore)   Jamie Foxx will chronicle Marvin Gaye’s triumphant, tragic life story in a planned limited series about the soul icon. The actor is executive producing the project alongside Passe Jones Entertainment’s Suzanne de Passe and Madison Jones, who will shop the series to various linear and digital outlets, according to…MORE

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