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WVEL Entertainment Scope: Singer/Songwriter Yolanda Adams Launches Coffee Company

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Singer/Songwriter Yolanda Adams Launches Coffee Company

(Photo By Flickr User Aberdeen Proving Ground) In keeping with Adams’s healthy lifestyle, the brand boasts shade-grown coffee, sourced from a healthy soil-base with no pesticides used during the growing process. On her site yolandaadamscoffee.com, she shares, “My dream has come true!” With flavors like Yolanda’s Signature Blend, Colombia Supremo, and Peru Organic, the coffee…MORE

WVEL Health Scope: Mini/Warning Stroke Symptoms

WVEL Health Scope: Mini/Warning Stroke Symptoms

(Photo By Flickr User Neil Conway)   About one-third of Americans have suffered a symptom of a “mini” or “warning” stroke, according to a new survey by the American Stroke Association and week.com. But just three percent took recommended preventative actions. Thirty-five percent of respondents to the study said they have suffered one of the…MORE

2017 Dogwood Festival Reminder

2017 Dogwood Festival Reminder

(Photo Courtesy Of Flickr User The Zender Agenda)   Giving everyone a family reminder of what’s going to be happening at the Dogwood Festival on this weekend in the “Gem City!” The theme for this year’s Adams Fiber/Blessing Health System Dogwood Parade is “Community Connections.” ***Dogwood 2017 Schedule: Thursday, May 4th: 7:00 p.m., Little King…MORE

WVEL News/Weather Scope: American Red Cross Opens Local Safety Shelter

WVEL News/Weather Scope: American Red Cross Opens Local Safety Shelter

(Photo By Flickr User waldopepper)   Flooding continues to be a major concern for people in Central Illinois and throughout the Midwest. The American Red Cross encourages anyone in need of a safe place to stay to go to First Baptist Church of 411 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, IL. Anyone who goes to the…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Steve Harvey’s New Talk Show

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Steve Harvey’s New Talk Show

(Photo By Flickr User Army Recruiter)   According to variety.com, Steve Harvey’s New Daytime Talk Show Lands Executive Producer & Premiere Date. Daytime veteran Shane Farley has been tapped to serve as executive producer of comedian Steve Harvey’s new daytime talk show. The new show, “Steve,” will premiere Monday, September 5th. Set to air on…MORE

Jimmy John’s Dollar Sub Day

Jimmy John’s Dollar Sub Day

(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart)   “Get ready, get ready, get ready, Dollar Sub Day is coming back to Jimmy John’s!” According to nbcchicago.com, Jimmy John’s announced on this week that customers will once again be able to buy sandwiches for just a buck for one day only. This year, Dollar Sub Day will be held…MORE

WVEL Health Scope: Children And Diabetes

WVEL Health Scope: Children And Diabetes

(Photo By Flickr User Mark Dollner)   Obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes are diseases normally associated with adults. But the truth is that obesity among children has doubled in the past 20 years. Researchers predict that children today will be the first generation in 100 years who may not outlive their parents if this…MORE

WVEL Music/Entertainment Scope: Illinois State Fair Grandstand

WVEL Music/Entertainment Scope: Illinois State Fair Grandstand

(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski)   “We’re goin’ hoppin’, we’re goin’ hoppin’ today; Where things are poppin’ the Springfield, IL way; We’re gonna drop in on all the music they play, At the grandstand (grandstand)!” Illinois State Fair officials have announced more Grandstand acts scheduled to appear during this year’s 11-day event. Among the…MORE

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