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WVEL News/Community Scope: Stuff-A-Bus Follow-Up

WVEL News/Community Scope: Stuff-A-Bus Follow-Up

(Photo By Flickr User Fairfax County)   The annual food donation drive “Stuff-A-Bus,” benefits Peoria Friendship House. The numbers are in and the donations have been driven on in to benefit a local charity. The 29th Annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign, helps the Peoria Friendship House. Peoria CityLink hauled in more than eight tons of food on…MORE

WVEL News/Money Watch: United Airlines And Basic Economy

WVEL News/Money Watch: United Airlines And Basic Economy

(Photo By Flickr User Oliver Holzbauer)   United Airlines has announced that it is shaking things up with the addition of the “Basic Economy” class. The good news? If you choose this class, you will pay less for your ticket. The bad news is if you have a carry-on bag to stow overhead, you have to…MORE

WVEL Money/Holiday Scope: Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping And Spending

WVEL Money/Holiday Scope: Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping And Spending

(Photo By Flickr User Wigwam Jones)   According to The Associated Press, Thanksgiving weekend shoppers spent less due to discounts. Thanksgiving weekend shoppers picked up hot toys, TVs, and new Apple products, buying both online and in stores, but spent less per person because of rampant discounting that they’ve come to demand. Once all the…MORE

WVEL News/Holiday Watch: FBI + Chicago Cubs Holiday Shoppers

WVEL News/Holiday Watch: FBI + Chicago Cubs Holiday Shoppers

(Photo By Flickr User eric molina)   The FBI has a suggestion and warning for anyone looking to buy the perfect holiday gift for their favorite Cubs’ fan: Be careful! According to WAND-TV (wandtv.com), the FBI says in a news release that counterfeiters just might be getting ready to take advantage of the skyrocketing demand…MORE

WVEL Travel Scope: Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History

WVEL Travel Scope: Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History

(Photo By Flickr User Michael Wenthold)   “Smithsonian National Museum of African American History is Sold Out through 2017!” To say the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is on everybody’s bucket list is an understatement. Put it like this. If you were planning to visit the new museum, unfortunately you’re…MORE

WVEL Health Watch: Allergens And Asthma

WVEL Health Watch: Allergens And Asthma

(Photo By Flickr User Bread For The World)   About ten percent of American children suffer from asthma, and it’s even more common among kids living in poverty. But reducing the amount of allergens inside the home can help control the symptoms. According to cinewsnow.com, a new report finds many asthmatic children are sensitive to…MORE

129th Annual Santa Claus Parade Reminder

129th Annual Santa Claus Parade Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Elf Sternberg)   America’s longest running holiday parade returns to the River City on Thanksgiving Weekend! The 129th Annual Santa Claus Parade will be taking place on this Friday, November 25, 2016 (Thanksgiving Friday) beginning at 10:15am in Peoria, IL. Join in on this great Peoria tradition as the parade takes a…MORE

WVEL News/Health Scope: Election And Stress

WVEL News/Health Scope: Election And Stress

(Photo By Flickr User DonkeyHotey) “Were you one of the voting millions experiencing election stress?” If the news surrounded by this year’s election had you pulling your hair out, then family, you’re not alone! According to nbcnews.com, cinewsnow.com, and the American Psychological Association, 52 percent of adults surveyed say that the presidential election is is a significant source…MORE

Stuff-A-Bus Reminder

Stuff-A-Bus Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Food Giant)   The 3rd annual “Day of Stuffing” will be held at the Kroger located at 801 W. Lake Ave. in Peoria, IL. Part of the Stuff-A-Bus food drive, this event is held to encourage donations for the 29th annual campaign that benefits the food pantry at the Peoria Friendship…MORE

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