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WVEL Education/News Scope: Illinois Proud Penny Drive Update
(Photo By Flickr User Quinn Dombrowski) A few weeks back, we reported on a blog about students at Butler Elementary and other Sangamon County Schools were launching the "Illinois Proud Penny Driv...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2018

WVEL Entertainment/Music Scope: Ramsey Lewis Will Play In The Chicago Jazz Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Steve Rhodes) Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Ramsey Lewis will give his last live performance in Chicago, IL before retiring at the city’s jazz festiv...
Syndicated Author Apr 26, 2018

WVEL Sports/News Scope: Olympic Champion Bob Beamon Will Give Eureka College Commencement Address
(Photo By Flickr User Chris Coleman) Eureka College (Eureka, IL), has announced that 1968 Olympic Games long jump champion Bob Beamon, will give the school’s commencement address next month...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2018

Sweet Deal! Turn $25 Into $50 With Longhorn Steakhouse in Peoria
Longhorn SteakhouseLike steak? Is your mouth watering already? Well then, sink your teeth into this Sweet Deal!Friday (4/27), starting at 9am, turn $25 into $50 with Longhorn Steakhouse in Peoria.Long...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2018

WVEL Sports/Travel Watch: Top 5 Sporting Events To Look Forward To This Spring And Summer
(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Harber) 1. MLB All-Star WeekendProbably the most important all-star game of any sport is making its way to the Nation’s Capital. The best that the major leagues ...
Syndicated Author Apr 23, 2018

Peoria Rivermen Headed To SPHL President’s Cup Finals For 3rd Time In 3 Years
Peoria RivermenThe Peoria Rivermen are 2 wins away from clinching the SPHL President’s Cup!So, let’s pack the Peoria Civic Center and cheer them on to victory!Wednesday night, the Peoria R...
Syndicated Author Apr 23, 2018

WVEL News Scope: The City Of Peoria Is Getting A Big Paying Job Just For Studying Violence
(Photo By Flickr User Tex Texin) Newsline: Peoria, ILA new job is opening up in The River City.Peoria police officials say it’s a fellowship lasting six months, where you could make up to r...
Syndicated Author Apr 20, 2018

WVEL Safety/News Scope: Driving, The Law, And You
(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) April is national distracted driving awareness month.Illinois State Police want you to know they notice when you swerve in and out of the lines and look down ...
Syndicated Author Apr 19, 2018

WVEL Education/News Scope: Illinois Proud Penny Drive
(Photo By Flickr User Elizabeth) Students at Butler Elementary and other Sangamon County Schools are launching the “Illinois Proud Penny Drive” to help purchase a historic Abraham Lin...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2018

Get Another Delicious Sweet Deal With The Hungry Moose This Friday
Photo Courtesy Hungry Moose FacebookThe Hungry Moose on Farmington Road is BACK with another delicious Sweet Deal.Friday morning at 9am, turn $25 into $50!Enjoy breakfast all day including their hubca...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2018


