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WVEL Travel/Family Scope Now: The Lincoln Park Zoo Will Remain Free Until Mid-Century
(Photo By Flickr User Michael Lehet) Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo will remain free to all until mid-century under an agreement zoo operators reached with the city’s park district.The Li...
Jul 30, 2019
WVEL Consumer/News Scope Now: Counterfeit Money Circulating In Clinton, IL
(Photo By Flickr User wormwould)Newsline: Clinton, ILClinton, IL police say they’ve gotten many reports on last week of counterfeit one hundred ($100) dollar bills being circulated to area busin...
Jul 29, 2019
WVEL Education/News Scope Now: WVEL-AM Listening Area Regional/Local School Start Dates
(Photo By Flickr User daveynin) “Oh, School Days, School Days, Good Old Golden Rule Days!”Well friends & loved ones in South-Central Illinois, it’s almost time for kid...
Jul 26, 2019
WVEL News Scope Now: Illinois Law Allows SNAP Benefits For Fast Food Purchases
(Photo By Flickr User U.S. Department of Agriculture) Elderly, disabled, homeless people and their spouses, will have the ability to use supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits ...
Jul 25, 2019
WVEL Consumer/News Scope Now: Trade-In Tax Credit Cap Coming To Illinois For Vehicles
(Photo By Flickr User Automotive Rhythms) If you’re looking to trade in your car in Illinois, you might want to do so in 2019.Starting in 2020, there will be a cap on the trade-in tax credi...
Jul 24, 2019
WVEL News Scope Now: South-Central Illinois Cities To Consider Banning Marijuana Sales Amidst Upcoming State Legalization
(Photo By Flickr User Katheirne Hitt) Cannabis will become legal for recreational use in Illinois January 1st, 2020 but some South-Central Illinois towns are considering banning sales within thei...
Jul 23, 2019
Peoria Public Schools Registration Events Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Ben W) The first day of school is just more than three weeks away for Peoria District 150, and online registration is now available. But, if you'd prefer to register in pers...
Jul 22, 2019
WVEL Travel Scope: 2019 Taste of Chicago
(Photo By Flickr User Peter F.) “Looking to give the Taste, well, a taste?”The 39th annual Taste of Chicago takes place July 10th-14th, bringing more than 80 restaurants to the city&#...
Jul 09, 2019
WVEL Entertainment Scope Now: Singer/Songwriter Stevie Wonder Announces That He Will Be Having Kidney Surgery Later This Year
(Photo By Flickr User youngrobv) “The Wonder Man” Stevie Wonder, will be taking a break from music.The legendary singer-songwriter announced during a concert in London, England on las...
Jul 08, 2019
WVEL Entertainment Scope Now: Actor, Comedian, And Media Personality Rickey Smiley Will Replace Tom Joyner And Start His Radio Show In 2020
(Photo By Flickr User williacw) “Oh, oh, oh (I said oh, oh, oh) it’s…… Rickey Smiley In The Morning!”Tom “The Fly Jock” Joyner of the Tom Joyner Morning ...
Jul 03, 2019
