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WVEL News Scope Now: Central Illinois Kroger Stores Are Rolling Back Hours

WVEL News Scope Now: Central Illinois Kroger Stores Are Rolling Back Hours

(Photo By Flickr User paul adonis hunter)   Newsline: Kroger Grocery Stores in Peoria, IL & Streator, IL In case you missed or didn’t hear about it, local Kroger stores will be rolling back their hours. According to WEEK-TV, two area Central Illinois Kroger stores, are shortening their hours of business. A Kroger spokesman said…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/15/2018

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/15/2018

(Photo By Flickr User Pixel Focus)   “State Fair Fun In The Cap City, State Fair Fun In The Cap City, State Fair Fun In The Cap City!” If you want to join in on the State Fair Fun In The Capital City, check out to see what’s happening with day number 7 of the…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today-8/14/2018

Illinois State Fair Today-8/14/2018

(Photo By Flickr User Jeffrey Scott Will)   If you want to take a look at what’s going on with the Capital City and get your ISF fix in the mix, check out today’s highlights and see how you can join in on this Summer Celebration! Tuesday, August 14th – Agriculture Day: Agriculture Day is a…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/13/2018

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/13/2018

(Photo By Flickr User knownaa)   If you are planning to be at the Illinois State Fair, click on and check out what’s happening with the ISF on today! Monday, August 13th – Senior Citizens Day/Scout Day: Fair visitors 60 and older are admitted to the fairgrounds for free. Special events in the Senior Citizens…MORE

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today: 8/11 + 8/12/2018

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today: 8/11 + 8/12/2018

(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk)   The first official weekend of the Illinois State Fair is here and all are welcome to attend! Get the 4-1-1 on what will be happening on Saturday and Sunday inside the Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Edition, right now!! Saturday, August 11th – Kids Day The first Saturday of…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/10/2018

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/10/2018

(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)   “Attention Illinois State Fair goers, attention Illinois State Fair goes,” See what’s happening in the Capital City with a glimpse of the Illinois State Fair, On Today! Family, today, is Opening Day at the ISF; you can join in with them as they celebrate the County Fairs and…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/9/2018

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/9/2018

(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski)   The pre-opening of the 166th Annual Illinois State Fair begins today at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL! Preview Night will feature the twilight parade, discounted carnival rides (Carnival Midway and Adventure Village will be open late Thursday afternoon following a complete ride inspection), and a FREE…MORE

WVEL State Fair/Safety Extra: Illinois State Fair Safety Tips

WVEL State Fair/Safety Extra: Illinois State Fair Safety Tips

(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)   According to the staff of the ISF & WEEK-TV, the want to to take time out, share some time with your family, have some fun, and be safe while you visit the Illinois State Fair. Illinois State Police encourages visitors to enjoy the Illinois State Fair and keep in…MORE

WVEL Sports/News Scope: Derrick Rose Launches College Scholarship Fund

WVEL Sports/News Scope: Derrick Rose Launches College Scholarship Fund

(Photo By Flickr User soaringbird)   Derrick Rose hopes “to provide students a path to college that was not previously available to them.” Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose, announced he has started a college scholarship program, which will award more than $400,000 in tuition money. According to nba.com, the Rose Scholars program will focus “on…MORE

WVEL News Scope Now: New Legislation Proposed To Cut Back On E-Cigarette Flavors

WVEL News Scope Now: New Legislation Proposed To Cut Back On E-Cigarette Flavors

(Photo By Flickr User Chris F)   Cake batter, gummy bears, and lemonade; sounds like things your kids like, right? They’re also the flavor of e-cigarettes and now Illinois Senator Dick Durbin wants federal intervention to crack down on kid-friendly flavorings of e-cigs and cigars. “This one is the blue slushie lemonade so it kind…MORE

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