Category Archives: Top Stories

WVEL Election/News Watch: Illinois Early Voting Turnout
(Photo By Flickr User Rich Mason) Early voting is moving along in the state of Illinois, and there has been a pretty strong turnout so far.According to cinewsnow.com, in Peoria County alone, more...
Syndicated Author Oct 31, 2016

WVEL News Watch: Inside The Numbers-The State Of Illinois And Registered Voters
(Photo By Flickr User Ken Redmond) Illinois election officials say the number of registered active voters in the state is at its highest since 1970.According to cinewsnow.com, Illinois State Boar...
Syndicated Author Oct 28, 2016

WVEL Travel Watch: Busy Airports And Thanksgiving Travel
(Photo By Flickr User Matthew Grapengieser) The Thanksgiving Holiday is quickly approaching, and if your travel home consists of one of the busiest airports, you may want to consider an alternati...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2016

WVEL Entertainment Scope: New Music From Chuck Berry
(Photo By Flickr User Bradford Timeline) Rock n' Roll legend Chuck Berry, who celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this month, has announced his first LP in 38 years.According to Time Magazine, t...
Syndicated Author Oct 26, 2016

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Showtime At The Apollo+Steve Harvey: Revived
(Photo By Flickr User GeneralMills) “The Apollo Theater, a place where stars are born and legends are made!”According to variety.com, Fox is reviving the long-running "Showtime at the...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2016

WVEL Health Watch: Losing Employment And Diabetes
(Photo By Flickr User Marc Kubischta) The fear of losing your job could increase your risk of diabetes.According to nbcnews.com, cinewsnow.com, and webmd.com. British researchers looked at data f...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2016

WVEL Weather Scope: September Warmth In The Land Of Lincoln
(Photo By Flickr User alfarman) Last month was one of the warmest Septembers on record in Illinois.State climatologist Jim Angel says, “September’s average temperature was nearly 71 d...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2016

WVEL News Watch: Pink Ribbon Scams
(Photo By Flickr User jacinta lluch valero) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time many organizations raise money for the cause through fundraisers, often selling “pink...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2016

WVEL Sweet Deals Of The Week: Diesel Dick’s
(Photo By Flickr User Lauren) “We know you’ve heard the old saying…… If you mention food, they will come!”Well, we’re calling all of the listeners & webhea...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2016

Knox County/Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User JBull01) Sending a reminder to join in with Knox County & Spoon River Valley for a celebration of rural heritage! About Knox County Scenic Drive:The Knox County Sce...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2016