Category Archives: Top Stories

WVEL News/Education Scope Now: Minimum Teacher Salary Passes House In Illinois
(Photo By Flickr User Archigeek) Newsline: Teacher’s SalaryThe $40,000 minimum teacher salary bill passed the Illinois House of Representatives on a 79-31 vote. This decision was made earli...
Syndicated Author Apr 10, 2019

WVEL News Scope Now: Illinois Bill Protects State Banks Serving Cannabis-Related Businesses
(Photo By Flickr User Adrian Berg) The Illinois Senate passed a bill on last week that would prohibit state banking regulators from penalizing or dissuading banks and credit unions from serving c...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2019

WVEL Consumer/Finance Scope Now: Last Minute Tax Tips
(Photo By Flickr User eFile989) Just a family reminder to everyone, Ii you haven’t filed your taxes yet, don’t overlook these money-saving strategies.Time is winding down to file 2018...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2019

WVEL Consumer/Energy Scope: The Refrigerator Situation
(Photo By Flickr User Alexander Muse) If your energy bill is running higher than you'd like and you can't figure out the reason why, it may be time to reevaluate your fridge situation; yes, your ...
Syndicated Author Apr 05, 2019

WVEL News/Sports Scope Now: Fighting Illini Will Sell Beer At Football, Basketball Games Starting Fall ’19
(Photo By Flickr User Tyler Ingram) The University of Illinois will start selling beer in general seating areas at Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center this fall.According to The Associated Pre...
Syndicated Author Apr 04, 2019

WVEL Education/Religion Scope: Papers, Audio, Video, And Digital Artifacts Of Billy Graham To Be Transferred To The BG Library
(Photo By Flickr User muffinn) Papers of the late Rev. Billy Graham and historic records of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are being transferred to the library bearing his name.The ass...
Syndicated Author Apr 03, 2019

30th Annual Central Illinois Auto Show Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Aaron & Alli) Just wanted to give a family reminder on the upcoming 30th Annual Central Illinois Auto Show coming to The River City!The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Asso...
Syndicated Author Apr 01, 2019

WVEL Sports Scope Now: The Bradley Braves Basketball Team Are Going Dancing, NCAA Style!
(Photo By Flickr User Douglas Porter) The Bradley men’s basketball team is headed to a familiar location for the NCAA Tournament as the Braves are set to play in Des Moines, IA for the firs...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2019

WVEL News Scope Now: The Illinois House Approves Tobacco 21 Legislation
(Photo By Flickr User Sudipto Sarkar) The Illinois House has approved a measure to raise the age to purchase tobacco products statewide to 21.According to WEEK-TV, last week, the House voted 82-3...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2019

Peoria CityLink Provides Shuttle Service During The IHSA Boys’ Basketball State Tournaments Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Terry Chapman) CityLink will operate continuous bus shuttles from participating hotels to the Peoria Civic Center for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boys Basket...
Syndicated Author Mar 15, 2019