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WVEL News Scope Now: Cereal Maker, Kerry Inc., Shuts Down Its Central Illinois Plant
(Photo By Flickr User indecisive) A company that’s the largest employer in the small central Illinois village of Gridley has closed because not enough people were buying the cereal it...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2018

Celebrate Peoria’s Best Taco Winner With Us At ‘Something 2 Taco Bout’
Something 2 Taco ‘BoutSaturday, from 1-3pm, join us downtown Peoria, 619 Main St, at Something 2 Taco ‘Bout for their plaque presentation!The were voted Peoria’s Best Tacos 2018 by Y...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2018

WVEL News Scope Now: Tobacco 21 Veto Override Failed To Pass
(Photo By Flickr User Raul Lieberwirth) Newsline: State Capitol, Springfield, ILMembers of the Illinois House failed to pass an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of legislation that woul...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2018

WVEL Education/News Scope: Dunlap High School Tops List of “Best Schools And Districts” In The Peoria Area
(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk) Newsline: Dunlap, ILDunlap High School tops the list of Best Schools & Districts in the Peoria area, according to research website Niche.com and WEEK-...
Syndicated Author Nov 30, 2018

WVEL Travel Scope: Route 66 Could Become A Part Of The National Historic Trail
(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk) A new proposal would designate Route 66, the Mother Road that connected Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA, as a National Historic Trail.U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Ji...
Syndicated Author Nov 29, 2018

2018 Jingle Bell Run Peoria For The Arthritis Foundation Is This Saturday Downtown Peoria
Jingle Bell Run Walk FB Screen ShotThe 2018 Jingle Bell Run for the Arthritis Foundation is THIS Saturday, December 1st! So join your friends, family, and neighbors at the Riverplex downtown Peoria fr...
Syndicated Author Nov 29, 2018

WVEL Heath Scope: Staying Healthy During Cold + Flu Season
(Photo By Flickr User Petras Gagilas) If you want to stay healthy during the cold & flu season, you might want to follow a few tips courtesy of Kohler & pjstar.com to help you, your famil...
Syndicated Author Nov 28, 2018

WVEL News Scope Now: Portion Of Interstate 55 To Be Renamed For Hometown Fallen Army Sergeant
(Photo By Flickr User Ken Lund) According to WEEK-TV, a section of Interstate 55 near Towanda, IL will be renamed for a fallen Army sergeant from McLean County.The Illinois House and Senate voted...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2018

WVEL News Scope Now: Parents With Teens Are Warned Of Risks Involved With “MeetMe” Mobile App
(Photo By Flickr User Aaron Yoo) A warning for all parents, you are probably familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and maybe even Tumblr, but there is another app that your kids may be using...
Syndicated Author Nov 26, 2018

Donate To The Goodwill Clothing Donation Drive November 22nd-December 10th!
GoodwillGoodwill of central Illinois is hosting a clothing donation drive from November 22nd – December 10th!So, open up the closets this weekend and bring your gently used, fashionable clothing...
Syndicated Author Nov 22, 2018


