(Photo By Flickr User Missouri Division of Tourism) Who is saluted on this day in African-American History? Read more about it, right now……..… Black History For February 3rd: 1810- Antonio Ruiz (El Negro Falucho), national hero of Buenos Aires, Agentina, dies for his country. 1874- Blanche Kelso Bruce elected to a full six-year term…… MORE
WVEL Black History Scope: February 2nd
(Photo By Flickr User Razor512) Ready for some more trekking back in time with Black History? If so, click on to read more about it, right now……… Black History for February 2nd: 1839: Inventor Edmond Berger patented the spark plug. 1915: Biologist Ernest E. Just receives the Spingarn medal for his pioneering in…… MORE
WVEL Black History Scope: February 1st
(Photo By Flickr User Eugene Chan) WVEL-AM is celebrating Black History all month long. See who made history by clicking on to the next page, right now……… Black History for February 1st: 1865: The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress. Ratification was completed December 6,…… MORE
WVEL News/Sports Scope: Illinois State Police And The Big Game
(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) Illinois State Police are stepping up enforcement of traffic laws over the upcoming Big Game weekend. In a statement, Illinois State Police say troopers will strictly enforce violations such as driving under the influence, speeding and distracted driving. This year’s Big Game is set for Sunday, February 5, 2017. Acting Captain Michael…… MORE
WVEL College/Money Scope: Students And Student Loan Mistakes
(Photo By Flickr User CafeCredit.com) According to a recent article by the Wall Street Journal and myclarionnews.com, about 25 percent of student-loan borrowers are in default or behind in making payments. Student loan debt is five times what it was just two decades ago. The real problem, note the experts, is that many borrowers are…… MORE
WVEL Travel/News Scope: Busy Airports 2016
(Photo By Flickr User Jim Mullhaupt) The Federal Aviation Administration reports O’Hare International Airport in Chicago was the nation’s second-busiest in 2016 . Flights at O’Hare dropped 1 percent. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw a jump in flights of 2 percent compared to 2015. It had just under 900,000 arrivals and departures compared with O’Hare’s…… MORE
WVEL Music/Travel Scope: Chicago Blues Fest Moves From Grant Park To Millennium Park
(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) The Chicago Blues Festival will be moving from Grant Park to Millennium Park in June 2017, joining city events such as the Jazz and Gospel fests at the Michigan Avenue venue. In a statement, Mark Kelly, head of the Department of Cultural Affairs, said: “We are excited to move…… MORE
Knox College’s International Fair Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Penn State) “Giving you a friendly reminder to Celebrate Holidays Around the World at International Fair 2017!” Knox College students from around the world will showcase diverse food, culture, and entertainment as part of the 36th Annual International Fair. The theme for the 2017 International Fair is “Holidays: Celebrate Around…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: The Kroger Company Hiring New Employees In ’17
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Kalasnik) The Kroger Company looks to hire 10,000 new employees in 2017! According to week.com, The Kroger Company is looking to fill the permanent positions in various grocery chains it owns. The company hired an estimated 12,000 new workers in 2016. The company has hired 86,000 new employees over the past…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: The 2017 Oscar Nominees Are In
(Photo By Flickr User Davidlohr Bueso) The nominees for the Academy Awards 2017 have been revealed! For the first time ever, this year’s Oscar nominees were announced via a pre-recorded video stream at Oscars.com with a handful of Academy members, including Jennifer Hudson, Brie Larson and Terrence Howard taking turns reading names. Previous nominations have…… MORE
