Category Archives: Top Stories

WVEL News/Kids Scope: The Capital City’s Kidzeum Opens
(Photo By Flickr User Tom Carmony) Springfield community members say there was something missing in their state capitol, something for the children. They say it only took a mob of frustrated pare...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2018

WVEL News Scope Now: Fresh Market Grocery Will Close Peoria And Normal Locations
(Photo By Flickr User Todd Van Hoosear) The Fresh Market grocery store is closing its locations in Peoria and Normal, IL.According to WEEK-TV, the closures are two of 15 announced nationwide on M...
Syndicated Author Jul 10, 2018

WVEL News Scope Now: River City Population Decline
(Photo By Flickr User Adam Moss) Newsline: Peoria, ILOn last week, USA Today published a list of the 50 US metropolitan areas with the largest population declines, focused around people mov...
Syndicated Author Jul 09, 2018

WVEL News Scope Now: Chicago Children + Shootings
(Photo By Flickr User Matt Gibson) The City Of Chicago, IL, has seen more than 60 children shot this yearMore than 60 children aged 15 or younger have been shot in The Windy City this year.The Ch...
Syndicated Author Jul 06, 2018

WVEL News Scope: Two People Have Died After Tree Branch Falls On Crowd At Rock Island County Fireworks Show
(Photo By Flickr User Nicolas Henderson) Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.According to WGEM-TV, the Rock ...
Syndicated Author Jul 05, 2018

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 du...
Syndicated Author Jul 03, 2018

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 T...
Syndicated Author Jul 02, 2018

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 al...
Syndicated Author Jun 27, 2018

WVEL Travel Scope: Pitbull to Headline North Chicagoland Area Ribfest
(Photo By Flickr User Eva Rinaldi) Rapper/Actor Pitbull, will headline Naperville’s Ribfest coming this 4th of July Weekend.Best known for his hits including "Timber," "We Are One," and "Fi...
Syndicated Author Jun 19, 2018

WVEL Community Scope: Read To The Rhythm Gala
(Photo By Flickr User Chris Goldberg) Join in for the 4th Annual Read to the Rhythm Gala.The evening will include a silent auction showcasing amazing and fun products, 50/50 tickets, music by Thr...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2018


