Category Archives: WVEL News
WVEL Travel Scope: 17th Annual Chicago Football Classic
(Photo By Flickr User Bari D) In 1997, a small local group of African- American businessmen Larry Huggins, Everett Rand, and Tim Rand formed the Chicago Football Classic (CFC) as a not-for-p...
Aug 05, 2014
GospelFest 2014 Ticket Giveaway
"If I'm hearing this right, did someone say ticket giveaway?"Yes indeed, you heard right; AM 1140 will be giving away tickets to see GospelFest 2014 for Friday, August 8th at Peori...
Aug 04, 2014
WVEL Gospel Scope: Al “The Bishop” Hobbs (1943-2014)
(Photo By Flickr User Jason McCoy)Former natonal radio host, recording artist, and singer-songwriter, Al "The Bishop" Hobbs lost his battle with cancer on Thursday.According to nbc...
Aug 01, 2014
WVEL Recipe Watch: Patriotic Smoothie
(Photo By Flickr User HollyColleen)Patriotic SmoothieWow, what a fun way to show your patriotic spirit by enjoying this refreshing, yet healthy summer smoothie!For this recipe you will need:1/2 large ...
Jul 31, 2014
WVEL Summertime Scene: 33rd Annual Taste Of Peoria
(Photo By Flickr User Ray Bouknight)"Alright, alright let's see if I have everything on the list that I need for this "Taste" event!" "Fork, check; knife, check; spo...
Jul 30, 2014
WVEL Community Scene: Gospelfest 2014
(Photo By Flickr User wizard298)Come celebrate an evening of Fellowship, Faith, and Praise as Bob Grimm Chevy, the Peoria Park District, and AM 1140 WVEL present Gospelfest 2014, Friday, August 8, 201...
Jul 29, 2014
WVEL Travel Watch: Decatur Celebration
(Photo By Flickr User n9qhf)On today, we are showing love to the "Pride Of The Prairie," the city of Decatur, IL for their upcoming Decatur Celebration event.This massive 4-day event, attrac...
Jul 28, 2014
WVEL Entertainment Scope: The Stellar Awards Relocate To Las Vegas In March 2015
(Photo By Flickr User Moyan Brenn)According to www.thestellarawrds.com, The Stellar Awards will be in Las Vegas, NV on March 2015!The new taping location of the Stellars, will be held at the...
Jul 25, 2014
WVEL Community Scene: Shaun Livingston Skills Camp
(Photo By Flickr User Matthew D. Britt)NBA basketball player and Peoria native Shaun Livingston will be putting on his Skills Camp July 28th thru August 1st at Peoria Central High School.The camp fee ...
Jul 24, 2014
HOI Fair Today: 7/14/2014
(Photo By Flickr User GollyGForce)Day four of the 65th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair continues on today at the EXPO Gardens in Peoria, IL.Here's a sneak peak at what's happening at the fair ...
Jul 14, 2014
