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WVEL News Scope: CityLink Bus Passes And College Students

WVEL News Scope: CityLink Bus Passes And College Students

(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Dooley)   Back-To-School time has arrived and Peoria area colleges and universities will begin the fall semester in a matter of days. This comes just in time for college students and using CityLink is one way students can save a few dollars by taking the bus. According to cinewsnow &…MORE

WVEL Money Watch: Illinois State Fair Ticket Prices

WVEL Money Watch: Illinois State Fair Ticket Prices

(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)   This Thursday marks the kick-off to the Illinois State Fair, but if you’re heading there, be prepared to pay more at the gate. According to cinewsnow.com and WLS-TV (abc7chicago.com), the price of admission to the Illinois State Fair this year will increase to $10 (a 40% price increase…MORE

WVEL News Scope: New Voting Law

WVEL News Scope: New Voting Law

(Photo By Flickr User justgrimes)   Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a bill to give more voters access to the polls during primaries. According to cinewsnow.com, the new law now allows 17-year-olds to vote in a primary if they will be 18 by the general election. They will also be able to circulate petitions for…MORE

35th Annual Taste Of Peoria Reminder

35th Annual Taste Of Peoria Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User p l m)   Since 1982, PACE (Peoria Area Community Events) is pleased to welcome back the Taste of Peoria to the RiverFront! Over 30+ Peoria area restaurants are expected to take part to provide a taste of their most popular menu items to a crowd of more than 50,000 local…MORE

WVEL Heath Watch: Blueberries

WVEL Heath Watch: Blueberries

(Photo By Flickr User Gloria Cabada-Leman)   Blueberries are a popular summertime  & anytime favorite and rightfully so! According to blackdoctor.org and blackamericaweb.com, Blueberries get their blue color from a flavonoid known as anthocyanins. Fruits and vegetables such as cranberries, eggplants, and red cabbage are also beneficiaries of this water soluble pigment changer. Outside of providing nature…MORE

WVEL News/Technology Scope: The Illinois State Fair Is Launching A New Smartphone App

WVEL News/Technology Scope: The Illinois State Fair Is Launching A New Smartphone App

(Photo By Flickr User highwaysagency)   “Finding your way around the Illinois State Fair On Your Smartphone?” “Yep, They’ve Got An App For That!” People heading to the Illinois State Fair when it opens soon may want to download a new mobile phone app. According to State Journal-Register and newschannel20.com (WICS-TV), State fair manager Kevin…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Illinois Vehicle Registration Reminders

WVEL News Scope: Illinois Vehicle Registration Reminders

(Photo By Flickr User straightedge217)   Dateline: Springfield, IL Breaking News: Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, announced earlier this week that his office has reinstated the mailing of vehicle registration reminders to Illinois drivers. According to cinewsnow.com, the change for mailing of vehicle registration reminders to Illinois drivers, goes into effect immediately. The “Land Of…MORE

18th Annual River City Soul Fest Reminder

18th Annual River City Soul Fest Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User yat fai ooi)     Tickets for the 18th Annual River City Soul Fest, which features two nights of national Gospel and R&B acts, are on sale right now! Peoria’s signature event returns to the RiverFront on the first weekend of August 2016! Spanning at Peoria’s Riverfront Festival Park, Gospel acts will…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Ice Cube And The “Hip Hop Squares”

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Ice Cube And The “Hip Hop Squares”

(Photo By Flickr User Eva Rinaldi)   ”Hollywood Squares” is getting a hip hop twist, courtesy of rapper/actor Ice Cube! According to blackamericaweb.com & EURWEB, the rapper is teaming with VH1 for “Hip Hop Squares,” where celebrity contestants will test their pop culture knowledge with the superstar squares, featuring the biggest names in hip hop, comedy,…MORE

WVEL Sports Scene: Peoria Chiefs Playoff Ticket Information

WVEL Sports Scene: Peoria Chiefs Playoff Ticket Information

(Photo By Flickr User Charles Taber)   The Peoria Chiefs are in the playoffs and now’s your chance to get the best seats in the house early and cheer on the Chiefs to a Midwest League Championship! Tickets for the first two rounds are just $7! The first two rounds are Best-of-3 series and the…MORE

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