(Photo By Flickr User thalling55) Shopko, which, operates stores in Quincy, Jacksonville, and Monmouth, IL, announced earlier this week that it, along with its subsidiaries, have filed voluntary petitions for a court-supervised financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The release states that during the restructuring process, Shopko will continue to…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jim Azar) The world famous Harlem Globetrotters (“A/K/A The Clown Princes Of Basketball”), announced on last week that the team will honor three former greats as Globetrotter Legends, the team’s highest honor short of jersey retirement, at upcoming stops on their 2019 Fan Powered North American Tour. According to Vipology, the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User U.S. Embassy New Delhi) Just In Case You Missed It, we wanted to send out a family reminder to everyone that the 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon returns to the Peoria Civic Center on Monday, January 21, 2019 in Peoria, IL. The featured speaker this year is…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Stanley Zimny) In case you may have missed it, Winter Storm Gia hit the WVEL-AM/Central Illinois Listening Area with snow over this past weekend. You may be wondering, “How many inches of snow did we get time around?” or “What city has the most inches of snow to date?” Enquiring…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr) “Ahhh, once again, tax season is here!” There are several new tax laws that are taking effect this year. The new Tax Laws for 2019 include some of the following : *Tax Brackets Under the TCJA, there are seven tax brackets for the 2018 tax year, ranging from 10% for taxpayers…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mattia Panciroli) The NAACP Image Awards will be televised live for the first time from the Dolby Theatre. According to BlackAmericaWeb, NAACP and TV One officials announced on last week that the 50th awards ceremony will be televised on the cable network at the venue in Hollywood, California, on Saturday, March…… MORE
(Photo Courtesy Of Flickr User daijo1) Newsline: The State Of Illinois Illinois State Police is reminding drivers to drive safe in the year of 2019. According to WICS-TV, Illinois State Troopers will begin aggressively enforcing two additional violations that contribute to road rage incidents and traffic crashes. While on an interstate, vehicles must travel…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User W.K. Kellogg Foundation) The 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon returns to the Peoria Civic Center on Monday, January 21, 2019. Featured speaker this year is Valerie B. Jarrett, senior advisor to the Obama Foundation. Luncheon begins at 12noon; doors open at 11:00am. Luncheon tickets are $50…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User 401(K) 2012) For some, tax returns offer relief after overspending during the holiday season, but if you’re counting down the days till you get that refund, you might be waiting longer than expected. That’s because of the partial government shutdown and its impact on the IRS. According to WEEK-TV, Kelly Stewart…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User minnemom) “Oh, I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Wiener!” This jingle sounds way too familiar, doesn’t it? The Oscar Mayer fans rejoice, the Wienermobile is coming to the South-Central Illinois Area! The 27-foot-long hot dog van will be parked at grocery stores in Springfield, Lincoln, and Jacksonville, IL. There will…… MORE
