(Photo By Flickr User wiredforlego) “Attention all kids, attention all kids, the Peoria Kids Fest 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 Sweet Deals: Aurelio’s Pizza
(Photo By Flickr User Navin75) Famous Authentic Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza, HUGE Sandwiches, and a lunch buffet all add up to delicious goodness on the latest “Sweet Deal Of The Week,” Aurelio’s Pizza Of Peoria! If you haven’t had a chance to check out Aurelio’s Pizza, don’t miss out on this money saving…… MORE
WVEL Travel Watch: Illinois Drivers: Brand New Year, Brand New Laws
(Photo By Flickr User VTrans) A New Year brings in brand new laws for Illinois drivers. Move over 2016, 2017 is here and Illinois State Police have announced several changes to the law! Illinois’ “Move Over” law now applies to any car on the side of the road with its hazard lights on. Whether its…… MORE
WVEL Consumer Scope: Donating Your Old Car: 5 Reasons Why You Should
(Photo By Flickr User Greg Gjerdingen) Cars are one of the most popular kinds of non-cash donations- each year, Americans donate more than 200,000 old cars to certified charitable organizations. This enables charities to provide transportation to families that don’t have means, and transport patients to care. The donors don’t walk away empty-handed, either —…… MORE
WVEL Money Scope: Closing Old Credit Card Accounts And Your Credit Score
(Photo By Flickr User Alberto Cerriteño) “Closing old credit card accounts can damage your credit score!” If you’re trying to get a handle on your finances and dig your way out of a bad credit score, getting your accounts in order is essential. You need to know what, and where, credit is available to you,…… MORE
WVEL Weather Scope: Driving And Freezing Temperatures
(Photo By Flickr User David DeHetre) Just because the snow is gone or pushed off the road doesn’t mean that the threat is eliminated. Even if it doesn’t look bad outside now, that doesn’t mean drivers are in the clear. Lieutenant Ernest McCall with the Peoria Police says, “A lot of accidents, a lot…… MORE
WVEL Holiday Scope: 2017 MLK Luncheon Featuring Patti LaBelle
(Photo By Flickr User Jim Fruchterman) 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 will be followed by a concert by LaBelle in the Peoria Civic Center Arena. This is the first year…… MORE
WVEL Family/Sports Scope: The Harlem Globetrotters
(Photo By Flickr User Bob n Renee) The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2016-2017 tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Join Globetrotter stars after the game…… MORE
WVEL Health/Weather Scope: Elders And Cold Weather
(Photo By Flickr User Steve Baker) As wind chills dip below zero, Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood is offering safety tips for older people. Harwood said the best way to avoid illness and injury in the dangerously low temperatures is to be prepared. Cold Weather Tips For Elders: * Stay indoors, or limit time…… MORE
WVEL Money Watch: Rebuilding Your Credit
(Photo By Flickr User Andres Rueda) Is your credit rating in the dumps? Recognizing that you have a problem is the first step toward credit redemption. However, there are many pitfalls along the way that can delay (or even completely derail) your path toward improved credit. According to moneytips.com and WQAD-TV, here are five things…… MORE
