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Walmart Will Host Baby Savings Day

Walmart Will Host Baby Savings Day

(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart)   “Attention Walmart Baby Shoppers, Attention Walmart Baby Shoppers, You Can Rejoice……” According to KWQC-TV, Walmart is reducing the price of many of its baby items for one day as part “Baby Savings Day” New expecting parents can receive samples, coupons and discounts on car seats, sippy cups, diaper bags,…MORE

2019 Official Spring Home Show Reminder

2019 Official Spring Home Show Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Mark Hunter)   “Just in case you missed it, we want to give you a family reminder that……..” The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria has announced its Official Spring Home Show will be held February 22-24, 2019 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL! More than 250 companies occupying 450…MORE

WVEL News/Money Scope: The IRS’s 9 Tips To Avoid Being Scammed

WVEL News/Money Scope: The IRS’s 9 Tips To Avoid Being Scammed

(Photo By Flickr User reynermedia)   The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has nine tips to avoid being scammed during this tax season. The nine tips to avoid being scammed during this season are as follows: 1) Check the Preparer’s Qualifications. People can use the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications. This…MORE

WVEL Health Scope: How To Reduce The Risk Of A Heart Attack

WVEL Health Scope: How To Reduce The Risk Of A Heart Attack

(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk)   February is American Heart Month. Did you know, every year, one in four deaths is caused by heart disease? The good thing is that heart disease can often be prevented. There are some things you can’t change, like family history or age. But there are some key heart disease…MORE

2019 Official Spring Home Show

2019 Official Spring Home Show

(Photo By Flickr User Vista Expo)   The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria has announced its Official Spring Home Show will be held February 22-24, 2019 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL. More than 250 companies occupying 450 booth spaces make the show the largest of its kind in Central Illinois. It features…MORE

WVEL Health Scope: Heart Attack IQ Quiz

WVEL Health Scope: Heart Attack IQ Quiz

(Photo By Flickr User Rosmarie Voegtli)   Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women, but doctors say most people still fail to recognize risk factors of and prevention tips for a heart attack. MDVIP, a network for primary care doctors, put together a quiz to test people about heart disease related questions.…MORE

McDonald’s McCafé Donut Sticks Are Coming

McDonald’s McCafé Donut Sticks Are Coming

(Photo By Flickr User paul quesnell)   “McDonald’s breakfast mornings, ba-da-ba-da-da, I’m lovin’ it, more!” According to WAND-TV, McDonald’s is sweetening things up this coming Happy Heart’s (Valentine’s) Day with a new menu item. Next week McDonald’s will introduce the McCafé Donut Sticks. The new item will be available starting February 20th for a limited…MORE

WVEL Valentine Scope: A White Castle Valentine’s Day

WVEL Valentine Scope: A White Castle Valentine’s Day

(Photo By Flickr User Paul Sableman)   “Ahhh, Nothing says romance like a shared love of White Castle!” If you and your boo/bae obsess over White Castle sliders and fries, your dream meal might just be the chain’s annual Valentine’s Day Dinner. According to delish.com, for 28 years, White Castle has been going all out for…MORE

Valentine’s Day Cards For Veterans

Valentine’s Day Cards For Veterans

(Photo By Flickr User UnitedWarVeterans)   People of all ages are dropping off Valentine’s day cards for Veterans. It is part of an annual valentine’s day card drive ran by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. Anyone who wants to participate can drop off cards at any one of the representatives’ district offices during business hours. “It’s time for…MORE

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