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Cubs Vs. Cardinals: The Rivalry Exhibit Is Now Open At The Lincoln Museum

Cubs Vs. Cardinals: The Rivalry Exhibit Is Now Open At The Lincoln Museum

(Photo By Flickr User Lee Adlaf)   According to The Associated Press and wgem.com, a new exhibit on a baseball Civil War, is now at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, IL. “Cubs vs. Cardinals: The Rivalry” opened this past weekend and runs until December 31st. The exhibit includes gear (much of…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Actress/Produce Eva Longoria Will Give Graduation Commencement At Knox College

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Actress/Produce Eva Longoria Will Give Graduation Commencement At Knox College

(Photo By Flickr User BKL)     Award-winning actress Eva Longoria will deliver Knox College’s 2017 commencement address. Longoria is best known for playing Gabrielle Solis in “Desperate Housewives.” The Illinois school announced Monday the actress, producer, and philanthropist will speak at the June 4th graduation ceremony. Knox College President Teresa Amott says Longoria’s accomplishments…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: 32nd Annual Stellar Award Winners

WVEL Entertainment Scope: 32nd Annual Stellar Award Winners

(Photo By Flickr User Nan Palmero)   “Ladies & Gentlemen, from Las Vegas, NV,  welcome to the nation’s epic night in gospel music,  it’s the 32nd Annual Stellar Awards!” Tamela Mann, Travis Greene Lead Field of Winners for Gospel’s 2017 Stellar Awards. Here is a list of winners from the 32nd annual Stellar Awards for…MORE

WVEL News Scope: IRS Tax Return Scam

WVEL News Scope: IRS Tax Return Scam

(Photo By Flickr User Investment Zen)   According to wics.com, the IRS is warning people about a recent scam targeting people’s tax returns. Scammers are calling victims telling them they owe money to the IRS and must pay immediately through a pre-loaded debit. Experts say scams like these spike during this time of year. The…MORE

2017 Central Illinois Auto Show

2017 Central Illinois Auto Show

(Photo By Flickr User George Panos)   “All I Wanna Do Is Zoom, Zoom, Zoom & A-Vroom Vroom, It’s The 2017 Central Illinois Auto Show!!” The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association is proud to bring back the annual Central Illinois Auto Show to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,…MORE

WVEL Entertainment/News Scope: A Chicago Museum And Planetarium Will Host Event Based On “Hidden Figures”

WVEL Entertainment/News Scope: A Chicago Museum And Planetarium Will Host Event Based On “Hidden Figures”

(Photo By Flickr User NASA Kennedy)   A Chicago museum and planetarium are teaming up to host three days of events inspired by the stories portrayed in the Oscar-nominated movie “Hidden Figures.” The event starts on today and includes programming focused on science, technology, and math. The Adler Planetarium and the DuSable Museum of African-American History,…MORE

WVEL Consumer/News Scope: One Ring Phone Scams

WVEL Consumer/News Scope: One Ring Phone Scams

(Photo By Flickr User Alan Levine)   If a number you don’t recognize calls, lets the phone ring once and hangs up, you have reason to be skeptical. According to week.com, the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office said there is a phone scam now hitting Central Illinois. The caller will often have a local area code…MORE

WVEL News/Money Scope: JCPenney Store Closings

WVEL News/Money Scope: JCPenney Store Closings

(Photo By Flickr User Sam Howzit)   JCPenney stores have been a staple in the community and nation for over 10 decades. Now, like so many others, the time has come to downsize. JCPenney released a list of 138 stores that will permanently close. Seven of the locations are in Illinois, Rob Karr is President and…MORE

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