Yearly Archives: 2017

Jimmy John’s Dollar Sub Day

Jimmy John’s Dollar Sub Day

(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart)   “Get ready, get ready, get ready, Dollar Sub Day is coming back to Jimmy John’s!” According to nbcchicago.com, Jimmy John’s announced on this week that customers will once again be able to buy sandwiches for just a buck for one day only. This year, Dollar Sub Day will be held…MORE

WVEL Health Scope: Children And Diabetes

WVEL Health Scope: Children And Diabetes

(Photo By Flickr User Mark Dollner)   Obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes are diseases normally associated with adults. But the truth is that obesity among children has doubled in the past 20 years. Researchers predict that children today will be the first generation in 100 years who may not outlive their parents if this…MORE

WVEL Music/Entertainment Scope: Illinois State Fair Grandstand

WVEL Music/Entertainment Scope: Illinois State Fair Grandstand

(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski)   “We’re goin’ hoppin’, we’re goin’ hoppin’ today; Where things are poppin’ the Springfield, IL way; We’re gonna drop in on all the music they play, At the grandstand (grandstand)!” Illinois State Fair officials have announced more Grandstand acts scheduled to appear during this year’s 11-day event. Among the…MORE

WVEL News/Money Scope: Ameren Illinois Files For Electric Rate Decrease

WVEL News/Money Scope: Ameren Illinois Files For Electric Rate Decrease

(Photo By Flickr User Holly Sparkman)   According to week.com, if the Illinois Commerce Commission approves a new plan, Ameren Illinois customers could pay less on their power bills next year. Ameren said their proposal would lower monthly bills by $1.70 per month for the average customer. Craig Nelson, senior vice president, Regulatory Affairs and…MORE

WVEL Travel Watch: 2017 Dogwood Festival

WVEL Travel Watch: 2017 Dogwood Festival

(Photo By Flickr User pixydust8605)   Dogwood Festival weekend is May 6th-7th, and 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 and Queen of Dogwood Pageant, Quincy Mall Center Court Friday, May 5th: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Concert in the Plaza,…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: MTV And Ludacris Are Reviving Fear Factor

WVEL Entertainment Scope: MTV And Ludacris Are Reviving Fear Factor

  (Photo By Flickr User Intel Free Press)     MTV is reviving the hair-raising stunt competition series “Fear Factor.” Rapper-turned-actor Ludacris will host the reboot, which will kick off on May 30th, MTV announced last week. The new “Fear Factor” promises to “hit on youth tension points” with challenges, such as “Roach-ella,” “Trap Queen”…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: 2017 Billboard Music Awards Nominees: Gospel

WVEL Entertainment Scope: 2017 Billboard Music Awards Nominees: Gospel

(Photo By Flickr User Stephane Alexandre)   “And the Billboard Music Awards Gospel Nominations are in!” Sure to strike up many a heated debate, the 2017 Billboard Awards nominations were released on last week; this comes weeks before the show itself airs Sunday, May 21st on ABC-TV. Find out who made the cut for the Gospel category…MORE

WVEL News/Money Scope: Last-Minute Tax Tips

WVEL News/Money Scope: Last-Minute Tax Tips

(Photo By Flickr User 401(K) 2012)   The IRS urges taxpayers to avoid waiting until now to file their taxes. For those who do wait, the IRS has easy-to-access online resources to help. These eight tips from the IRS can help make filing less taxing: 1) Review tax returns carefully. Taxpayers who rush to beat the…MORE

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