WVEL College/Music Beat: Ron Isley Announces Initiative To Send Students To Harris-Stowe State University

(Photo By Flickr User Paul Sableman)   Ron Isley, Grammy Award Winner, producer and lead singer of The Isley Brothers, is pleased to launch the Ron Isley Initiative that will send students to Harris-Stowe State University. In honor of his accomplishments and passion for the St. Louis community, Isley will use his gift to provide a…MORE

WVEL Travel/College Watch: Knox College’s International Fair

(Photo By Flickr User Jeff Hitchcock)   “Celebrate Holidays Around the World at International Fair 2017!” Knox College students from around the world will showcase diverse food, culture, and entertainment as part of the 36th Annual International Fair. The theme for the 2017 International Fair is “Holidays: Celebrate Around the World.” The traditional cultural showcase, booths,…MORE

WVEL Gospel Music Scope: Stellar Gospel Music Awards Nominees

(Photo By Flickr User Central City Productions)   “Ladies & Gentlemen, the 2017 Stellar Gospel Music Awards Nominees have been announced!” According to stellartv.com,  Central City Productions announced today the nominees in 26 categories for the 2017 Stellar Awards. Hailed as an “epic night in gospel music,” this year’s Stellar Awards will return to the Las…MORE

2017 Peoria KidsFest Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User JBLM MWR)   “Calling all kids, calling all kids, the Peoria KidsFest is coming; the Peoria Kids Fest is coming!” Join in for activities that are both fun and educational for the entire family! Attractions include Fun on the Run Inflatables, laser tag, pumpkin patch carnival ride, face painting, an indoor rock…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Chicago Cubs Trophy Stop: Bloomington/Normal (Twin Cities)

(Photo By Flickr User Eric)   State Farm® and the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs today announced the Cubs Trophy Tour presented by State Farm will stop next week at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Shirk Center and Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena on Wednesday, January 18th. The trophy will be at the Shirk Center from 10am…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: The Chicago Cubs Will Make Their Visit To The White House

(Photo By Flickr User Brandon Schatsiek)   “Go Cubs, Go, Go, Cubs, Go, Hey Worldwide Whata Ya Say, They’ll Make Their Visit On This Monday!!” Four days before President Obama leaves the White House, he will host the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs on Monday, January 16th. According to kwqc.com, Obama extended the invitation to Chicago…MORE

MLK Celebration Luncheon With Patti LaBelle Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)     “We’re just giving you a reminder that Patti, Patti  coming, coming to the River City!!” Singer Patti LaBelle will be the featured speaker at the 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Monday, January 16th at the Peoria Civic Center. The 25th Annual Luncheon…MORE

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