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WVEL Travel/Family Scope Now: The Lincoln Park Zoo Will Remain Free Until Mid-Century
(Photo By Flickr User Michael Lehet) Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo will remain free to all until mid-century under an agreement zoo operators reached with the city’s park district.The Li...
Jul 30, 2019
WVEL Consumer/News Scope Now: Counterfeit Money Circulating In Clinton, IL
(Photo By Flickr User wormwould)Newsline: Clinton, ILClinton, IL police say they’ve gotten many reports on last week of counterfeit one hundred ($100) dollar bills being circulated to area busin...
Jul 29, 2019
WVEL Education/News Scope Now: WVEL-AM Listening Area Regional/Local School Start Dates
(Photo By Flickr User daveynin) “Oh, School Days, School Days, Good Old Golden Rule Days!”Well friends & loved ones in South-Central Illinois, it’s almost time for kid...
Jul 26, 2019
WVEL News Scope Now: Illinois Law Allows SNAP Benefits For Fast Food Purchases
(Photo By Flickr User U.S. Department of Agriculture) Elderly, disabled, homeless people and their spouses, will have the ability to use supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits ...
Jul 25, 2019
WVEL Consumer/News Scope Now: Trade-In Tax Credit Cap Coming To Illinois For Vehicles
(Photo By Flickr User Automotive Rhythms) If you’re looking to trade in your car in Illinois, you might want to do so in 2019.Starting in 2020, there will be a cap on the trade-in tax credi...
Jul 24, 2019
Save 50% With Blended Restaurant & Bakery This Friday [SWEET DEAL]
Blended Restaurant & BakeryThis Friday at 9am, we have another delicious Sweet Deal for you!Click the Sweet Deal box here on our website Friday at 9am, and turn $25 into $50 with Blended Restauran...
Jul 24, 2019
WVEL News Scope Now: South-Central Illinois Cities To Consider Banning Marijuana Sales Amidst Upcoming State Legalization
(Photo By Flickr User Katheirne Hitt) Cannabis will become legal for recreational use in Illinois January 1st, 2020 but some South-Central Illinois towns are considering banning sales within thei...
Jul 23, 2019
Peoria Public Schools Registration Events Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Ben W) The first day of school is just more than three weeks away for Peoria District 150, and online registration is now available. But, if you'd prefer to register in pers...
Jul 22, 2019
WVEL Sports Scope Now: The Chicago Bears Are Coming To Decatur, IL
(Photo By Flickr User Jim Larrison) The Chicago Bears are coming to Decatur, IL on Sunday, July 21st as part of the team's centennial season festivities.A "Return to Decatur" event is scheduled f...
Jul 10, 2019
WVEL Travel Scope: 2019 Taste of Chicago
(Photo By Flickr User Peter F.) “Looking to give the Taste, well, a taste?”The 39th annual Taste of Chicago takes place July 10th-14th, bringing more than 80 restaurants to the city&#...
Jul 09, 2019
