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WVEL News Scope Now: Counterfeit Bills Circulating In Effingham, IL
(Photo By Flickr User booknews) Newsline: Effingham, ILThe Effingham Police Department is alerting the public about an increase in counterfeit bills in the Effingham area.Police say multiple busi...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2018

WVEL News/Sports Scope: Illinois State Athletics Introduces Clear Bag Policy At Redbird Events
(Photo By Flickr User Homecoming at Illinois State) The Illinois State Athletics Department will institute a new clear bag safety policy for fans and patrons attending games at Hancock Stadium an...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2018

WVEL News/Education Scope: The University Of Illinois-Chicago Will Offer Free Ride Scholarships To State’s Top Students
(Photo By Flickr User opacity) Highly successful students will be able to attend the University of Illinois-Chicago for free under a new program seeking to keep the state’s top students at ...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2018

Don’t Miss The Autism 5k & Walk at Bradley Park October 20th [DETAILS]
Central Illinois Autism AssociationThe Central Illinois Autism Association is holding a 5K & Walk at Bradley Park October 20th, and YOU are invited.Get your friends and family together for this fu...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2018

WVEL News/Food Scope: Kit Kat Breaks On Top Of This Year’s Illinois Candies List
(Photo By Flickr User r. nial bradshaw) A study shows Kit Kat’s are Illinois' favorite Halloween candy.The numbers were collected by CandyStore.com, which sells candy in bulk to customers o...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2018

WVEL News/Safety Scope: Fire Prevention Week
(Photo By Flickr User Dean Krafft) This week is Fire Prevention Week. The National Fire Protection Association’s campaign is, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere....
Syndicated Author Oct 08, 2018

WVEL News Scope Now: University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Will Ban All Tobacco In ’19
(Photo By Flickr User Elvert Barnes) The University of Illinois is planning to ban all tobacco products on campus next year.Starting next August, the no smoking policy will extended to incl...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2018

WVEL News/Education Scope: Eastern Illinois University Will Host Two Open Houses
(Photo By Flickr User Illinois Public Radio) Newsline: Charleston, ILEastern Illinois University is set to host two open houses.According to WICS-TV, Eastern Illinois University is giving prospec...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2018

WVEL News/Health Scope Now: Mammogram Monday Free Screenings Offered In South Central Illinois
(Photo By Flickr User The MisAdventures of Maja) Free mammogram screenings are available for South Central Illinois women in several counties this October.Uninsured or under-insured women interes...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2018

WVEL Health/News Scope: Roller Coaster + Kidney Stone Removal Study = Prize Winning??
(Photo By Flickr User kanonn) Judges have awarded this years Nobel Prize for Medicine to researchers who investigated whether roller coaster can help remove kidney stones.The spoof awards honor s...
Syndicated Author Sep 20, 2018