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WVEL News Scope: Area Law Enforcement + You

WVEL News Scope: Area Law Enforcement + You

(Information Courtesy Of Inventorchris)   If you’ve noticed more police on the roads recently, it’s not your imagination. Area law enforcement are cracking down on traffic enforcement during the Independence Day holiday week, focusing on drunk driving and unbuckled drivers. More than 150 local police and sheriff’s offices across the state are joining the Illinois State…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Public Transit Schedules For 4th Of July Holiday

WVEL News Scope: Public Transit Schedules For 4th Of July Holiday

(Photo By Flickr User Paul Sullivan)   In honor of the Independence Day holiday, CityLink will not offer service on Wednesday, July 4th. On Tuesday, July 3rd, the last line-up will depart from the Transit Center at 8:45pm and all buses will return to the garage after reaching the end of the outbound route. The…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Planters Cheez Balls Are Coming Back

WVEL News Scope: Planters Cheez Balls Are Coming Back

(Photo By Flickr User Lynn Friedman)   The Kraft Heinz company announced earlier this week that a beloved cheese snack is back after a very long hiatus. “Cheese lovers, say ‘Cheez!’ Top hats off to those who started petitions, created online groups, and wrote snail mail letters asking Planters to bring back their favorite cheesy…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: 2018 Indianapolis Colts Preseason Football Schedule

WVEL Sports Scope: 2018 Indianapolis Colts Preseason Football Schedule

(Photo By Flickr User H-J doeh)   The first time new head coach Frank Reich will be on the sidelines will take place in Seattle, WA during the Colts’ preseason opener. The team’s 2018 preseason schedule with dates and times has been finalized. The Indianapolis Colts’ 2018 preseason opponents is as followed: Thursday, August 9th –…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: CBS And NFL Update Streaming Rights Deal To Include Mobile

WVEL Sports Scope: CBS And NFL Update Streaming Rights Deal To Include Mobile

(Photo By Flickr User Erin Costa)   CBS is further extending its coverage of the NFL. When the 2018 NFL season starts, games will be available for streaming on your mobile device. The NFL and CBS already have a streaming deal in place that lets CBS All Access subscribers stream games on a variety of…MORE

WVEL Entertainment/Money Scope: Oprah Winfrey

WVEL Entertainment/Money Scope: Oprah Winfrey

(Photo By Flickr User Disney | ABC Television Group)   “It’s All About The O, Baby!” Oprah Becomes First African-American Woman On Top 500 Richest People In The World List. Oprah Winfrey is the queen who keeps on reigning supreme! The media mogul is now the first African-American woman to become one of the top 500…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: 2018 Chicago Bears Preseason Football Schedule

WVEL Sports Scope: 2018 Chicago Bears Preseason Football Schedule

(Photo By Flickr User Tripp)   “Say there family, are you ready for Chicago Bears football?” Thanks to their inclusion in the Annual Hall of Fame Game against Baltimore in Canton, OH on Thursday, August 2nd, the Bears already had one of their games for their 2018 preseason set. After facing the Ravens to open…MORE

WVEL Community Scope: 2018 Taste Of Chillicothe

WVEL Community Scope: 2018 Taste Of Chillicothe

(Photo By Flickr User The Last Cookie)     “Hellooooo, Summer!” Get ready for a Summer mini-road trip to Illinois Route 29 & I-180 as Downtown Thursdays hosts The Taste Of Chillicothe! Come and taste what Chillicothe, IL has to eat with over 20 eating establishments, they’ll have a lot much to offer! Come taste…MORE

WVEL Safety/Summer Watch: Water Garden Hoses + High Temps

WVEL Safety/Summer Watch: Water Garden Hoses + High Temps

(Photo By Flickr User Paula Whidden)   Garden hoses may be fun, but officials warn everyone to be careful of the water inside. They said the water can get dangerously hot, reaching over 100 degrees if the hose sits outside. Raymond Castaldo, MD, FAAP of Springfield Clinic Pediatrics said, “The red patch is extensive or if…MORE

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