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WVEL News Scope Now: New Legislation Proposed To Cut Back On E-Cigarette Flavors
(Photo By Flickr User Chris F) Cake batter, gummy bears, and lemonade; sounds like things your kids like, right? They’re also the flavor of e-cigarettes and now Illinois Senator Dick Durbin...
Aug 07, 2018
WVEL Consumer/Money Scope: Back-To-School Shopping Tips
(Photo By Flickr User Pam Lane) The Better Business Bureau (BBB), urges consumer caution on Back-To-School shoppingMara Clingingsmith, Regional Manager of the BBB says,“to do your research,...
Aug 06, 2018
WVEL Travel Scope: The Land Of Lincoln Is Making Plans To Celebrate The 100th Anniversary Of Route 66
(Photo By Flickr User Bob Sponge) The State Of Illinois wants to celebrate a century of people getting their kicks on Route 66.According to WGEM-TV, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation on earlie...
Aug 02, 2018
McDonald’s + Big Mac= 50 Years
(Photo By Flick User Via Tsuji) McDonald’s is fighting to hold onto customers as the Big Mac turns 50, but it’s not messing with the makings of its most famous burger.The company is c...
Aug 01, 2018
WVEL Community Scope: DuSable Museum Will Be Hosting The ChangeFest Film Festival In September ’18
(Photo By Flickr User Smart Chicago Collaborative) The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, IL, will host the #ChangeFest film festival in September 2018.According to The Associ...
Jul 31, 2018
WVEL News Scope: 200 Vets Across The Land Of Lincoln To Be Honored For Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration
(Photo By Flickr User JJ) Two-hundred veterans from across Illinois will be honored.Those honored will be those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty on their achievements and on the ex...
Jul 30, 2018
WVEL News Scope Now: Half Of Illinois Counties Are On Poverty Watch Or Warning Lists
(Photo By Flickr User Joe Green) Newsline: Illinois counties; Half of The Land Of Lincoln counties are either on the poverty watch or warning lists.This story is according to anti-poverty organiz...
Jul 26, 2018
37th Annual Taste Of Peoria
(Photo By Flickr User Jason Riedy) The 37th Annual Taste of Peoria will be held on Wednesday, August 8th 2018 at the Peoria Riverfront. The Taste of Peoria has a block party atmosphere where you ...
Jul 25, 2018
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...
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...
Jul 10, 2018
