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WVEL News Scope Now: South-Central Illinois Cities To Consider Banning Marijuana Sales Amidst Upcoming State Legalization
(Photo By Flickr User Katheirne Hitt) Cannabis will become legal for recreational use in Illinois January 1st, 2020 but some South-Central Illinois towns are considering banning sales within thei...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2019

Peoria Public Schools Registration Events Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Ben W) The first day of school is just more than three weeks away for Peoria District 150, and online registration is now available. But, if you'd prefer to register in pers...
Syndicated Author Jul 22, 2019

WVEL Sports Scope Now: The Chicago Bears Are Coming To Decatur, IL
(Photo By Flickr User Jim Larrison) The Chicago Bears are coming to Decatur, IL on Sunday, July 21st as part of the team's centennial season festivities.A "Return to Decatur" event is scheduled f...
Syndicated Author Jul 10, 2019

WVEL Travel Scope: 2019 Taste of Chicago
(Photo By Flickr User Peter F.) “Looking to give the Taste, well, a taste?”The 39th annual Taste of Chicago takes place July 10th-14th, bringing more than 80 restaurants to the city...
Syndicated Author Jul 09, 2019

WVEL Entertainment Scope Now: Singer/Songwriter Stevie Wonder Announces That He Will Be Having Kidney Surgery Later This Year
(Photo By Flickr User youngrobv) “The Wonder Man” Stevie Wonder, will be taking a break from music.The legendary singer-songwriter announced during a concert in London, England on las...
Syndicated Author Jul 08, 2019

WVEL Entertainment Scope Now: Actor, Comedian, And Media Personality Rickey Smiley Will Replace Tom Joyner And Start His Radio Show In 2020
(Photo By Flickr User williacw) “Oh, oh, oh (I said oh, oh, oh) it’s…… Rickey Smiley In The Morning!”Tom “The Fly Jock” Joyner of the Tom Joyner Morning ...
Syndicated Author Jul 03, 2019

WVEL News Scope Now: Age For Buying Tobacco Products Is Now 21 In The Land Of Lincoln
(Photo By Flickr User Justin Masterson) In case you missed it, a new Tobacco law was passed earlier this week and says that if you want to buy Tobacco products in Illinois, you must be at least 2...
Syndicated Author Jul 03, 2019

WVEL News/Consumer Scope Now: Illinois Gas Tax
(Photo By Flickr User Josh Hallett) If you're traveling over the holiday week, you may notice gas prices are on the rise.The gas tax in Illinois doubles to 38 cents a gallon earlier this week.Gov...
Syndicated Author Jul 02, 2019

WVEL News/Holiday/Travel Scope Now: Illinois State Police Will Be Stepping Up Patrols Over 4th Of July Holiday
(Photo By Flickr User raymondclarkeimages) Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and law enforcement agencies are teaming up throughout the state to prevent alcohol and dr...
Syndicated Author Jul 02, 2019

3rd Of July Celebration At Glen Oak Park
(Photo By Flickr User Merritt Boyd) “Happy 3rd Of July River City and surrounding areas!”Join in for all day family fun with $3 admission to Peoria Zoo and $3 Admission to Peoria Play...
Syndicated Author Jul 01, 2019


