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WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2018 Class 1A/2A Girls Basketball State Finals

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2018 Class 1A/2A Girls Basketball State Finals

(Photo By Flickr User Jonas Tana)   “All Hail To The Queens Of The IHSA Basketball Court!” The Road To Redbird, Part One begins on this weekend in Normal. IL; February Fever Wall-To-Wall Basketball, Is In Full Session!   Here is a quick glance to see who will be matching basketball wits at Redbird Arena:…MORE

2018 Peoria Chiefs Baseball Job Fair

2018 Peoria Chiefs Baseball Job Fair

(Photo By Flickr User Joel Dinda)   Want to work in an exciting and fun-filled atmosphere this summer? The Peoria Chiefs are shifting Dozer Park this month and will be hosting a  job fair for this upcoming baseball season. The Midwest League team will screen applicants for jobs with the Chiefs in the 2018 season.…MORE

WVEL Sports/News Scope: Free Basketball Offered Throughout 2018 In Peoria’s East Bluff

WVEL Sports/News Scope: Free Basketball Offered Throughout 2018 In Peoria’s East Bluff

(Photo By Flickr franchise opportunities)   In response to violence, a new program will offer a year-round basketball league to boys in Peoria’s East Bluff area. The free program is offered to boys age 8 through 14. Several groups are helping to sponsor the Rebound program, including Peoria Charter Coach Company, Illinois American Water and the…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Northern Illinois & Northwestern Are Going “Holiday Bowling”

WVEL Sports Scope: Northern Illinois & Northwestern Are Going “Holiday Bowling”

(Photo By Flickr User raymondclarkeimages)   Get yourself ready for college football bowl games on the last week of December 2017! Here are the teams that Northern Illinois and Northwestern will be facing: The Northern Illinois University Huskies (Mid-American Conference; 8-4) will take on the Duke Blue Devils (Atlantic Coast Conference; 6-6) in the Quick Lane Bowl…MORE

Harlem Globetrotters 2017 Tour Reminder

Harlem Globetrotters 2017 Tour Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User JeromeG111)     The Globetrotters are continuing an epic 2017 season as they prepare to bring their awe-inspiring talents to Peoria, IL! With star-studded roster featuring Nathaniel “Big Easy” Lofton, Anthony “Ant” Atkinson, Kris “Hi-Lite” Bruton, Corey “Thunder” Law, William “Bull” Bullard, and Brawley “Cheese” Chisholm – plus female stars Fatima…MORE

WVEL Family/Holiday Watch: The Harlem Globetrotters At Peoria Civic Center

WVEL Family/Holiday Watch: The Harlem Globetrotters At Peoria Civic Center

(Photo By Flickr User Bob n Renee)   The Globetrotters are continuing an epic 2017 season as they prepare to bring their awe-inspiring talents to Peoria, IL! This season alone, the Globetrotters conquered incredible feats like, breaking nine Guinness World Records in a single day and netting the highest basketball shot ever recorded in North…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Illinois-Missouri Football Rivalry Renewed

WVEL Sports Scope: Illinois-Missouri Football Rivalry Renewed

(Photo By Flickr User Daniel X. O’Neil)   The Illinois-Missouri Braggin’ Rights Football Game has scheduled the home-and-home series for 2026-2029! According to fightingillini.com, the University of Illinois and University of Missouri have announced plans for a four-game, home-and-home football series starting in 2026. Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman said, “We are pleased to reestablish the football…MORE

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