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WVEL Sports Scope:  2016 ACC/Big Ten Men’s Basketball Challenge

WVEL Sports Scope: 2016 ACC/Big Ten Men’s Basketball Challenge

(Photo By Flickr User switz1873)   The Big Ten captured the Commissioner’s Cup in 2015 and 2014, winning eight of the 14 matchups both years. The two conferences split the previous two events, winning six Challenge games each in 2012 and 2013. The ACC won the first 10 Challenges (1999-2008), while the Big Ten won…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: 2016 Olde English Faire

WVEL Summer Watch: 2016 Olde English Faire

(Photo By Flickr User Wally Hartshorn)   Wildlife Prairie Park has an awesome opportunity for learning this weekend, kicking off on Friday with the Day of Enlightenment. On Friday, the kids will learn all about the birds of prey at the time, the life of a Knight, Arms and Armour, and more! Kids who attend…MORE

2016 Metamora Old Settler’s Days Reminder

2016 Metamora Old Settler’s Days Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User lukexmartin)   Old Settler’s Days is a 100-year old summer carnival complete with a parade, amusement rides, local vendors, live music, and sizzling food! This summer festival has been held in Metamora, IL since 1901; that’s over a hundred years of partying! Originally a one-day picnic, Old Settler’s Days has evolved…MORE

WVEL Travel/Summer Watch: Galesburg Railroad Days

WVEL Travel/Summer Watch: Galesburg Railroad Days

(Photo By Flickr User Loco Steve)     Join the celebration as the 39th Annual Galesburg Railroad Days comes to Galesburg, IL! The railroad industry was integral in the growth of Galesburg, IL and remains a proud symbol of their heritage. The annual celebration, Railroad Days, is entering its 39th year and it has never…MORE

WVEL Travel/Summer Watch: Macomb Heritage Days

WVEL Travel/Summer Watch: Macomb Heritage Days

(Photo By Flickr User lePhotography)   The 34th Annual Macomb Heritage Days will be held Thursday, June 23-Sunday, June 26, 2016 in historic downtown Macomb, IL. The Heritage Days theme will be Generations Of Excellence, coinciding with the Macomb Public Schools. Heritage Days is an annual family-oriented event which features main stage entertainment, the Little Miss…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: The Oprah Winfrey Cookbook

WVEL Entertainment Scope: The Oprah Winfrey Cookbook

(Photo By Flickr User Alan Light) According to Associated Press and blackamericaweb.com, to launch her own book imprint, Oprah Winfrey is releasing her first cookbook! Oprah Winfrey’s  book will be entitled “Food, Health and Happiness: ‘On Point’ Recipes for Great Meals and a Better Life,” is scheduled to come out in January 2017. Winfrey said in a…MORE

WVEL Community Scene:  Peoria Musicfest And Wellness Fair

WVEL Community Scene: Peoria Musicfest And Wellness Fair

(Photo By Flickr User The Forum News)   The 1st Peoria Musicfest and Wellness Fair, aims to promote community and reinvestment in Peoria’s South End Area. The free, public event, happening from 12noon to 8pm on Saturday, June 18th at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, will include music, food vendors, and free HIV testing, The…MORE

Steamboat Days Festival Reminder

Steamboat Days Festival Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User David Feltkamp)   “Are you ready to get rolling on the Riverfront?” The 45th annual Steamboat Days Festival combines a bigger, better carnival, delicious food and drinks, great musical entertainment, and more in a family-friendly atmosphere! Continuing this great Peoria tradition, the 2016 Steamboat Days Festival will be Thursday, June 16th…MORE

WVEL Summer Scene: 2016 Metamora Old Settler’s Days

WVEL Summer Scene: 2016 Metamora Old Settler’s Days

(Photo By Flickr User Jimmy Emerson, DVM)   Old Settler’s Days is a 100-year old summer carnival complete with a parade, amusement rides, local vendors, live music, and sizzling food! This summer festival has been held in Metamora, IL since 1901; that’s over a hundred years of partying! Originally a one-day picnic, Old Settler’s Days has…MORE

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