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WVEL Food Watch: America’s Top Ten Favorite Burger Chains

WVEL Food Watch: America’s Top Ten Favorite Burger Chains

(Photo By Flickr User are you gonna eat that)   In-N-Out loses the Number One spot for America’s favorite burger chain According to the 2017 Harris Poll’s annual EquiTrend Study and WRTV-TV (The Indy Channel), Five Guys Burgers and Fries has taken the lead over In-N-Out as America’s favorite burger chain. Here are the top 10 burger…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Jennifer Hudson Is Joining The Voice

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Jennifer Hudson Is Joining The Voice

(Photo By Flickr User David Torcivia)   “And We Are Telling You, That J-Hud Is Going….To The Voice!” Jennifer Hudson has a new gig on NBC-TV. According to variety.com, the Oscar-winner is on board to join Season 13 of The Voice as a coach. She’ll be joining Miley Cyrus and regulars Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Hudson earlier…MORE

WVEL State Fair/Entertainment Scope: State Fair + Karaoke

WVEL State Fair/Entertainment Scope: State Fair + Karaoke

(Photo By Flickr User Derek Gavey)   Fair officials are expanding a statewide competition to find a singer who’ll be the opening act for the Illinois State and Du Quoin State Fairs. According to wgem.com & The Associated Press, starting June 10th; there’ll be 12 karaoke competitions at local county fairs for soloists in cities including…MORE

WVEL News/Money Scope: Gander Mountain Store Closings

WVEL News/Money Scope: Gander Mountain Store Closings

(Photo By Flickr User Mike Kalasnik)   The retail industry continues to struggle as online sellers are squeezing brick and mortar stores and competition ramps up. The tough environment has forced many retailers to close stores and several have filed for bankruptcy. The latest casualty: Outdoor goods retailer Gander Mountain. According to usatoday.com & bearingarms.com, The company…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: American Idol To Be Revived On ABC

WVEL Entertainment Scope: American Idol To Be Revived On ABC

(Photo By Flickr User Jeff Lange)   Dim the lights …”American Idol” is coming back! According to wqad.com & CNNMoney, ABC has reached an agreement with FremantleMedia to bring the singing competition that birthed a reality movement back from the dead. The agreement comes a little more than a year after the series went off…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Bradley University Hall of Famer, Charles “Ozzie” Orsborn, Dead At 99

WVEL Sports Scope: Bradley University Hall of Famer, Charles “Ozzie” Orsborn, Dead At 99

(Photo By Flickr User yochillum)   Bradley University’s most winning-est coach, Charles “Ozzie” Orsborn, died Sunday morning at his home in Naples, FL.   Bradley University President Gary Roberts expressed his condolences to the family and the campus community via email on Monday. According to naplesnews.com, Florida Gulf Coast University athletic director Ken Kavanagh (Bradley AD from…MORE

WVEL Community Scene: Pray For The Cure

WVEL Community Scene: Pray For The Cure

(Photo By Flickr User Angie Chapman)   “Pray For The Cure Peoria; Second Thursday In May!” Salem Lutheran Church of Peoria, will be hosting the 14th annual Pray for the Cure at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Come for this ecumenical prayer service which enhances the needs of breast cancer survivors. The place &…MORE

WVEL Food/Entertainment Watch: Create Your Own Oreo

WVEL Food/Entertainment Watch: Create Your Own Oreo

(Photo By Flickr User Luisana ∞)     Think you’ve got what it takes to create the next great Oreo flavor? Now is your chance! The “My Oreo Creation” contest. It kicks off today and runs through July 14th. Consumers in the U.S. can submit their creations through Instagram and Twitter using the contest hashtag #MyOreoCreation…MORE

WVEL News Scope: State Farm Insurance Facility Closings

WVEL News Scope: State Farm Insurance Facility Closings

(Photo By Flickr User State Farm)   Jobs may be moving to Bloomington as State Farm announces the closure of 11 facilities and impact on 4,200 employees across the U.S. According to week.com, the insurance company announced last week that work will begin to move to Bloomington, IL as well as offices in Atlanta, GA,…MORE

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