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WVEL Sports/Travel Scope: 34th Annual Circle City Classic

WVEL Sports/Travel Scope: 34th Annual Circle City Classic

(Photo By Flickr User Josh Hallett)   “The Battle Of The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Wild, Wild, West,” is on the line as the  (CSU) Central State University Of Ohio Marauders and the (KSU) Kentucky State University Thorobreds go to battle in the 34th Annual Circle City Classic. CSU and KSU will meet inside…MORE

2017 Morton Pumpkin Festival

2017 Morton Pumpkin Festival

(Photo By Flickr User Doug Pieper)   Each September, in celebration of the pumpkin canning season, the city of Morton, IL hosts the Morton Pumpkin Festival. 2017 will be the Festival’s 51st year. Come and celebrate with them! History about the Morton Pumpkin Festival: In 1967, the first Morton Pumpkin Festival was organized by the…MORE

WVEL Community Scene:  Pekin Marigold Festival

WVEL Community Scene: Pekin Marigold Festival

(Photo By Flickr User Bart)   The very first Pekin Marigold Festival was held in 1973, and now, young and old look forward to this yearly, after Labor Day weekend event. The 2017 Pekin Marigold Festival will be held at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin, IL starting this Thursday, September 7th and ending on Sunday,…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: EIU +TSU= 19th Annual John Merritt Football Classic

WVEL Sports Scope: EIU +TSU= 19th Annual John Merritt Football Classic

(Photo By Flickr User Eastern Illinois University)   Eastern Illinois football’s first Ohio Valley Conference road game for the 2017 season, will have a little added pageantry as Tennessee State University announced that their Saturday, September 30th match-up with EIU will serve as this year’s John Merritt Classic to be played in Nissan Stadium in…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: The Peoria Chiefs Are In The Midwest League Baseball Playoffs

WVEL Sports Scope: The Peoria Chiefs Are In The Midwest League Baseball Playoffs

(Photo By Flickr User Charles Taber)   After clinching a wild card berth Thursday night, the Peoria Chiefs have announced that 2017 Midwest League playoff tickets are on sale with the Chiefs first home game scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30 pm against the Quad Cities River Bandits. The Chiefs are in the playoffs…MORE

WVEL Summer Scene: Dunlap Days 2017

WVEL Summer Scene: Dunlap Days 2017

(Photo By Flickr User Fred von Graf)   “ Dunlap Days Are Here Again….” Come out to Dunlap Days 2017 for lots of food, games, rides, vendors, music, a car show, a 5k run/walk, and so much more! Here is a list of what you can expect for the 2017 Dunlap Days: Thursday, August 24th: 5:00-9:00p…MORE

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Finale: 8/19 + 8/20/2017

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Finale: 8/19 + 8/20/2017

(Photo By Flickr User Tom Ellis)   Alright family, are you ready to travel to the Cap City to celebrate the last weekend of the Illinois State Fair? If so, take a look to see where you can get in where you fit in for some great family fun on these weekend days! Saturday, August 19th…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/15/2017

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/15/2017

(Photo By Flickr User Max Rae)   If you want to take a look at what’s going on with the Capital City and get your ISF fix for day number 6, check out today’s highlights and see how you can join in on this Summer Celebration! Tuesday, August 15th – Agriculture Day: New in 2017,…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/14/2017

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/14/2017

(Photo By Flickr User Pat Kight)   If you are planning to be at the Illinois State Fair, click on and check out what’s happening with the ISF on day number 5! Monday, August 14th – Senior Citizens Day/Scout Day: Fair visitors 60 and older are admitted to the fairgrounds for free. Special events in…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/11/2017

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/11/2017

(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski)   See what’s happening in the Capital City with a glimpse of the Illinois State Fair, On Today! Today, it’s Opening Day at the ISF; you can join in with them as they celebrate the County Fairs and Horse Racing Day! More than 70 county fair queens and…MORE

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