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WVEL News Watch: Inside The Numbers-The State Of Illinois And Registered Voters
(Photo By Flickr User Ken Redmond) Illinois election officials say the number of registered active voters in the state is at its highest since 1970. According to cinewsnow.com, Illinois State Board of Election spokesman Jim Tenuto said earlier this week that there are 7.9 million registered active voters in the state. That’s more than the…… MORE
Submit An Ornament For The Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor
Honor the Fallen and brighten up the capital of Illinois!… MORE
WVEL Travel Watch: Busy Airports And Thanksgiving Travel
(Photo By Flickr User Matthew Grapengieser) The Thanksgiving Holiday is quickly approaching, and if your travel home consists of one of the busiest airports, you may want to consider an alternative. According to cinewsnow.com, SmarterTravel.com has ranked the five worst airports in the U.S. for Thanksgiving flights and alternatives to use instead. Topping the list…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: New Music From Chuck Berry
(Photo By Flickr User Bradford Timeline) Rock n’ Roll legend Chuck Berry, who celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this month, has announced his first LP in 38 years. According to Time Magazine, the rock pioneer, whose sound and style influenced generations of musicians, will release his the LP Chuck sometime in 2017. “This record…… MORE
WVEL Holiday/Travel Watch: Mall Of America Closing For The Thanksgiving Holiday
(Photo By Flickr User Michael Ocampo) According to The Associated Press and KSTP-TV, shoppers interested in hitting the stores on Thanksgiving Day this year might not have a chance to do so at Mall of America. The decision to close the mall was made in an effort to allow employees to spend time with…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Showtime At The Apollo+Steve Harvey: Revived
(Photo By Flickr User GeneralMills) “The Apollo Theater, a place where stars are born and legends are made!” According to variety.com, Fox is reviving the long-running “Showtime at the Apollo” as a pair of specials with Steve Harvey set to host. A two-hour version of the classic talent showcase from New York’s Apollo Theater will…… MORE
WVEL Gospel Music Scope: CeCe Winans Releases New Music
(Photo By Flickr User The Garner Circle PR LLC) CeCe Winans has been long consider Gospel Music Royalty! With a career sales of over 4 Million, she is a 10x Grammy Award winner, 20x Dove Award Winner, 15x Stellar Award winner, has three (3) Soul Train Awards, and one (1) Detroit Music Award. Her…… MORE
WVEL Health Watch: Kids And Stress
(Photo by Flickr User Maryland GovPics) Kids have been back in school for a little while now, it’s time to keep an eye on whether or not they’re feeling too much pressure what with homework, school activities and all. According to NBC News & cinewsnow.com, there are a few signs that can mean your child…… MORE
WVEL Community Watch: Festival Of Lights Volunteers
(Photo By Flickr User Ian Kennedy) A fall family event favorite in Central Illinois (Since 1985), needs your help to kick off this holiday season. The Festival Of Lights of looking for volunteers to help get floats ready for the Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 19th in Downtown East Peoria, IL. Several floats are…… MORE
