Yearly Archives: 2017

WVEL Community Scene: Pray For The Cure

WVEL Community Scene: Pray For The Cure

(Photo By Flickr User Angie Chapman)   “Pray For The Cure Peoria; Second Thursday In May!” Salem Lutheran Church of Peoria, will be hosting the 14th annual Pray for the Cure at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Come for this ecumenical prayer service which enhances the needs of breast cancer survivors. The place &…MORE

WVEL Food/Entertainment Watch: Create Your Own Oreo

WVEL Food/Entertainment Watch: Create Your Own Oreo

(Photo By Flickr User Luisana ∞)     Think you’ve got what it takes to create the next great Oreo flavor? Now is your chance! The “My Oreo Creation” contest. It kicks off today and runs through July 14th. Consumers in the U.S. can submit their creations through Instagram and Twitter using the contest hashtag #MyOreoCreation…MORE

WVEL News Scope: State Farm Insurance Facility Closings

WVEL News Scope: State Farm Insurance Facility Closings

(Photo By Flickr User State Farm)   Jobs may be moving to Bloomington as State Farm announces the closure of 11 facilities and impact on 4,200 employees across the U.S. According to week.com, the insurance company announced last week that work will begin to move to Bloomington, IL as well as offices in Atlanta, GA,…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Singer/Songwriter Yolanda Adams Launches Coffee Company

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Singer/Songwriter Yolanda Adams Launches Coffee Company

(Photo By Flickr User Aberdeen Proving Ground) In keeping with Adams’s healthy lifestyle, the brand boasts shade-grown coffee, sourced from a healthy soil-base with no pesticides used during the growing process. On her site yolandaadamscoffee.com, she shares, “My dream has come true!” With flavors like Yolanda’s Signature Blend, Colombia Supremo, and Peru Organic, the coffee…MORE

WVEL Health Scope: Mini/Warning Stroke Symptoms

WVEL Health Scope: Mini/Warning Stroke Symptoms

(Photo By Flickr User Neil Conway)   About one-third of Americans have suffered a symptom of a “mini” or “warning” stroke, according to a new survey by the American Stroke Association and week.com. But just three percent took recommended preventative actions. Thirty-five percent of respondents to the study said they have suffered one of the…MORE

2017 Dogwood Festival Reminder

2017 Dogwood Festival Reminder

(Photo Courtesy Of Flickr User The Zender Agenda)   Giving everyone a family reminder of what’s going to be happening at the Dogwood Festival on this weekend in the “Gem City!” The theme for this year’s Adams Fiber/Blessing Health System Dogwood Parade is “Community Connections.” ***Dogwood 2017 Schedule: Thursday, May 4th: 7:00 p.m., Little King…MORE

WVEL News/Weather Scope: American Red Cross Opens Local Safety Shelter

WVEL News/Weather Scope: American Red Cross Opens Local Safety Shelter

(Photo By Flickr User waldopepper)   Flooding continues to be a major concern for people in Central Illinois and throughout the Midwest. The American Red Cross encourages anyone in need of a safe place to stay to go to First Baptist Church of 411 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, IL. Anyone who goes to the…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Steve Harvey’s New Talk Show

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Steve Harvey’s New Talk Show

(Photo By Flickr User Army Recruiter)   According to variety.com, Steve Harvey’s New Daytime Talk Show Lands Executive Producer & Premiere Date. Daytime veteran Shane Farley has been tapped to serve as executive producer of comedian Steve Harvey’s new daytime talk show. The new show, “Steve,” will premiere Monday, September 5th. Set to air on…MORE

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