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Peoria Rivermen 2016 President’s Cup

Peoria Rivermen 2016 President’s Cup

(Photo By Flickr User Todd Quinn)   The Peoria Rivermen have announce the 2016 President’s Cup Final Schedule Best-of-5 series, with Pensacola beginning Saturday at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. According to rivermen.net and thesphl.com, the Peoria Rivermen are excited to announce the schedule for their SPHL President’s Cup Finals series with the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The…MORE

CityLink And Peoria Chiefs

CityLink And Peoria Chiefs

(Photo By Flickr User Timothy Takemoto)   CityLink Partners with the Peoria Chiefs to Offer Discount on Chiefs Tickets During 2016 Season. CityLink is partnering with the Peoria Chiefs to offer a $3 discount for Chiefs tickets on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday game days all season long. CityLink customers with a valid $3 Day Pass dated for…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Remembering The Redbird 7

WVEL Sports Scope: Remembering The Redbird 7

(Photo By Flickr User Homecoming At Illinois State)     It’s been one year since tragedy struck the Illinois State University community. On April 7, 2015, the ISU community was stunned and saddened by a tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of two Athletics Department staff members and five Redbird friends and supporters. A…MORE

WVEL Sports Beat: Illinois State Basketball Superstar Doug Collins, NCAA Hall Of Fame Bound

WVEL Sports Beat: Illinois State Basketball Superstar Doug Collins, NCAA Hall Of Fame Bound

(Photo By Flickr User Charles Taber)   Illinois State men’s basketball great Doug Collins will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)! This announcement was made earlier this week. According to goredbirds.com, Collins is one of eight inductees who will be recognized April 2 during…MORE

WVEL/IHSA Insider:  2016 Class 3A/4A Boys Basketball State Finals Rewind

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 3A/4A Boys Basketball State Finals Rewind

(Photo By Flickr User Dayland Shannon)   Who was crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court?” The Road To The River City, Part Two concluded on last weekend in Peoria. IL for Class 3A & 4A; just in case you missed it, here is a quick glance to see who made “Top King” of their court! (winners…MORE

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 3A/4A Boys Basketball State Finals

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 3A/4A Boys Basketball State Finals

(Photo By Flickr User Jan Zimmerli)   Who will be crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court?” Now we know that this question was asked for the gentlemen of Class 1A/Class 2A; now we will see who will take all as the “Road To River City, Part Two (The Final Chapter),” conclude this weekend in Peoria, IL!…MORE

IHSA March Madness Experience Reminder

IHSA March Madness Experience Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Nick Hubbard)   Just across the concourse from the tournament action at Carver Arena, the March Madness Experience fills up the Peoria Civic Center’s huge Exhibition Hall. It’s free to fans who have game tickets, and just $2 for everyone else. Once inside, there’s no charge for any of the attractions. 2016…MORE

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 1A/2A Boys Basketball State Finals

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 1A/2A Boys Basketball State Finals

(Photo By Flickr User Peter Gerdes) “ Who will be crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court?” We know that this question was asked for the ladies and now, it’s the gentlemen’s turn to see who will take all as the “Road To River City, Part One,” begins this weekend in Peoria, IL; let the Mayhem…MORE

IHSA March Madness Experience

IHSA March Madness Experience

(Photo By Flickr User Nick Hubbard)   Since its inception in 1996, the March Madness Experience™, a family-oriented extravaganza of fun, interactive games, historical exhibits, and good times, has been an integral part of the IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals in Peoria! Just across the concourse from the tournament action at Carver Arena, the March…MORE

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