(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
(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
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 Sports Scope: Chicago Bears + Indianapolis Colts 2017 Football Season Schedule
(Photo By Flickr User Jonathan Moreau) Both the Chicago Bears & Indianapolis Colts, have announced their 2017 football scheduled season. The Chicago Bears went 3-13 and finished 4th in the NFC North during the 2016 season, and as they look to improve on that mark in ’17, they now know what their schedule will…… MORE
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
