(Photo By Flickr User NASA Kennedy) A Chicago museum and planetarium are teaming up to host three days of events inspired by the stories portrayed in the Oscar-nominated movie “Hidden Figures.” The event starts on today and includes programming focused on science, technology, and math. The Adler Planetarium and the DuSable Museum of African-American History,…… MORE
WVEL Consumer/News Scope: One Ring Phone Scams
(Photo By Flickr User Alan Levine) If a number you don’t recognize calls, lets the phone ring once and hangs up, you have reason to be skeptical. According to week.com, the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office said there is a phone scam now hitting Central Illinois. The caller will often have a local area code…… MORE
WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2017 Class 3A/4A Boys Basketball State Finals/IHSA Kings Of The Court Rewind
(Photo By Flickr User Ziad El-Zaatari) Who was crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court 2017?” The Road To The River City, The Final Chapter, concluded on last weekend in Peoria. IL for Class 3A & 4A; just in case you missed it, here is a quick glance to see who made “Top King” of their…… MORE
WVEL News/Money Scope: JCPenney Store Closings
(Photo By Flickr User Sam Howzit) JCPenney stores have been a staple in the community and nation for over 10 decades. Now, like so many others, the time has come to downsize. JCPenney released a list of 138 stores that will permanently close. Seven of the locations are in Illinois, Rob Karr is President and…… MORE
WVEL Money/Sports Scope: Cubs World Series Run Cost The City Of Chicago Millions Of Dollars In Overtime
(Photo By Flickr User Mack Male) According to The Associated Press, records show that the city of Chicago spent $18.8 million in worker overtime during the Chicago Cubs’ World Series title run. The Chicago Sun-Times obtained the records via a public records request. The paperwork shows the city spent the money on public safety,…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Tyra Banks + America’s Got Talent
(Photo By Flickr User Fortune Live Media) According to The Associated Press, Tyra Banks will be hosting the 12th season of “America’s Got Talent.” NBC-TV said earlier this week, that the supermodel, Emmy-winner and creator of “America’s Next Top Model,” will be joining the competition series alongside returning judges Simon Cowell, Mel B,…… MORE
WVEL Holiday Watch: St. Patrick’s Day Inside The Numbers
(Photo By Flickr User Max Talbot-Minkin) “Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2017, Everyone!” Well family, if you are going green & celebrating this St. Patrick’s Holiday, we just wanted to take time to let you look at a few facts by going inside the numbers on this very special day. Let’s do a fly-by, right now!…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Lionel Richie To Receive Honorary Degree
(Photo By Flickr User Matthias Muehlbradt) The “Dancing On The Ceiling” singer is set to receive a doctorate in music by officials from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA during a commencement ceremony on May 13, 2017. Richie was a member of the Commodores, writing such hits as “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady,” “Sail…… MORE
WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2017 IHSA Kings Of The Court: Part II (The Final Chapter)
(Photo By Flickr User Akash Kataruka) Which Class will be crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court?” Now we know that this question was asked for the gentlemen of Class 1A/Class 2A; now we will see who will take all as the “Road To River City, Part Two (The Final Chapter),” conclude with the gentlemen of…… MORE
2017 IHSA State Finals Shuttle Express Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User LHOON) Peoria CityLink will operate continuous bus shuttles from participating hotels to the Peoria Civic Center for the Illinois High School Association Boys Basketball State Finals on Friday, March 17th and Saturday, March 18th for the Class 3A and Class 4A games. Shuttles will pick up in 20-30 minute increments…… MORE
