Category Archives: Local Sports

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/18/2016

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/18/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)   Hey family, welcome to day Number 8 of the Summer Celebration! If you want to join in to see the Illinois State Fair happenings on this day, then you’ve come to the right place! Thursday, August 18th – Democrat Day: Illinois Democrats host special guests on this day.…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/17/2016

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/17/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)   “Hot fun in the Summertime, hot fun in the summertime……” ……is still going on in the Capital City! If you want to join in on the summer fun, check out to see what’s happening with day number 7 of the Illinois State Fair, today! ISFT Highlights: -Open Goat,…MORE

WVEL HBCU/Sports Watch: Chicago Football Classic

WVEL HBCU/Sports Watch: Chicago Football Classic

(Photo By Flickr User edward stojakovic)   “Are you ready for some HBCU Football?” If so, then you don’t want to miss the Chicago Football Classic in Chicago, IL happening on the 2nd Saturday in September! In 1997, a small local group of African- American businessmen Larry Huggins, Everett Rand, and Tim Rand formed the Chicago…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/16/2016

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/16/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)   “Welcome One & All; today is day number 6 of the Illinois State Fair!” If you want to take a look at what’s going on with the Capital City, check out today’s highlights and see how you can join in on this Summer Celebration! Tuesday, August 16th –…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/15/2016

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/15/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)   If you are making plans to be at the Illinois State Fair, click on and check out what’s happening with the ISF on day number 5! Monday, August 15th – Senior Citizens Day/Scout Day: Fair visitors 60 and older are admitted to the fairgrounds for free. Special events…MORE

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today: 8/13 + 8/14/2016

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today: 8/13 + 8/14/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Drew de F Fawkes)   The first official weekend of the Illinois State Fair has come and all are welcome to attend! Get the 4-1-1 on what will be happening on Saturday and Sunday inside the Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Edition. Saturday, August 13th –First Responders Day: This is a day…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/12/2016

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/12/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Randy Von Liski)   See what’s happening in the Capital City with a glimpse of the Illinois State Fair, 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 105 fairs…MORE

WVEL Sports Scene: Peoria Chiefs Playoff Ticket Information

WVEL Sports Scene: Peoria Chiefs Playoff Ticket Information

(Photo By Flickr User Charles Taber)   The Peoria Chiefs are in the playoffs and now’s your chance to get the best seats in the house early and cheer on the Chiefs to a Midwest League Championship! Tickets for the first two rounds are just $7! The first two rounds are Best-of-3 series and the…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Peoria Chiefs Baseball Update

WVEL Sports Scope: Peoria Chiefs Baseball Update

(Photo By Flickr User Kris Robinson)   “FIREWORKS, SUPERHEROES, BU HATS & BIG LEE SMITH!!” The Peoria Chiefs are back at home on a Power Packed Weekend on Saturday, July 30th & Sunday, July 31st against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Class A Affiliate Of The Milwaukee Brewers) at Dozer Park! If you are planning on attending…MORE

WVEL Summer/Sports Beat: Gus Macker Reminder

WVEL Summer/Sports Beat: Gus Macker Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User marada)   The much popular Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is coming back to the River City! After nearly nine years, the three-on-three basketball tournament is returning on the last weekend in July. The Macker Tournament is designed so that anyone can play: male or female, young and old, short and tall, the…MORE

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