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Gospel Night 2016 At The HOI Fair

Gospel Night 2016 At The HOI Fair

(Photo By Flickr User Tommi Arina)   “Are you ready to get on up and get yo’ praise on?” Don’t miss a night of uplifting inspirational music as Gospel Night comes to the 2016 Heart Of Illinois Fair at Expo Gardens on Wednesday, July 13th! The time for this event will be starting at 6pm inside…MORE

WVEL Health/Education Watch: Children’s Exercise And Academic Grades

WVEL Health/Education Watch: Children’s Exercise And Academic Grades

(Photo By Flickr User Marion Doss)   “Newsflash, newsflash, exercise for children, may improve academic grades; once again, exercise for children, can improve academic grades!” According to cinewsnow.com, a study showed that exercise during the school day may help kids get better grades! A panel of international health experts found a single session of moderate…MORE

WVEL News/Sports Scope: Jim Thome Highway

WVEL News/Sports Scope: Jim Thome Highway

(Photo By Flickr User Keith Allison)   Major League Baseball Star & Peoria, IL Native Jim Thome, will have his highway! Dateline: Springfield, IL According to pjstar.com, the Limestone High School graduate who sits at seventh on Major League Baseball’s all-time home run list, will officially be honored with a stretch of U.S. Route 24…MORE

WVEL Sports Scene: Shaun Livingston Golf Outing

WVEL Sports Scene: Shaun Livingston Golf Outing

(Photo By Flickr User Keith Allison)   Basketball Star and hometown native Shaun Livingston, is making his way back to the River City with an upcoming golf outing event! Giving back to the community of his hometown of Peoria, IL, Livingston will have his charity golf outing with a basketball twist. This event will be…MORE

WVEL Sweet Deals Of The Week: Cerberus Burger Bar

WVEL Sweet Deals Of The Week: Cerberus Burger Bar

(Photo Courtesy Of Cerberus Burger Bar)   This Sweet Deal was so nice, they had to do it twice! Cerberus Burger Bar is a fantastic Greek-Themed restaurant on War Memorial Drive, just east of the Northwoods Mall. They are determined to immerse you in a mythological and delicious experience; there’s something for everyone! Can you…MORE

2016 4th Of July Fireworks

2016 4th Of July Fireworks

(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Muncie)   The 4th Of July Holiday is getting close, family!! After having fun with family, friends, and some good food, are you going to the fireworks? Catch up with all the oooh and ahhhs as the big “light show” will light up the night later that evening. Let’s take a look…MORE

WVEL Holiday Watch: 2016 Fireworks Spectacular

WVEL Holiday Watch: 2016 Fireworks Spectacular

(Photo By Flickr User Epic Fireworks)   If you want to get your fireworks fix a day early, come on out to the 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular Sundayday, July 3, 2014 at the Glen Oak Ampitheatre in Peoria, IL! The 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular events are as scheduled as follows: -4pm-4:30pm PPD Explosion…MORE

2016 Heart Of Illinois Fair

2016 Heart Of Illinois Fair

  (Photo By Flickr User Amy Goodman) Get ready to be a “Part Of The Heart,” it’s hot fun in the summertime with the 67th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair! The 67th Annual Heart of Illinois Fair will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 West Northmoor Road in Peoria) beginning on Friday, July…MORE

WVEL Health Watch: Summer Colds

WVEL Health Watch: Summer Colds

  (Photo By Flickr User Chris Costes)   Many people think it’s air conditioning or a fans that cause it, but the bigger question is, how do you stop it? Summer colds are the worst, hands down! Instead of enjoying the weather, you’re sniffling and sneezing. According to blackamericaweb.com, here are 7 steps to not only stop…MORE

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