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30th Annual Peoria Blues And Heritage Festival

30th Annual Peoria Blues And Heritage Festival

(Photo by Flickr User Bryan Ledgard)   Considered one of the top blues festivals in the Midwest, come & join in on Labor Day Weekend for the 30th Annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival at Riverfront Park in Peoria, IL! The 30th Annual Peoria Blues Heritage Music Festival will take place at Festival Park and CEFCU…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Chicago Cubs + Pittsburgh Pirates= Williamsport, PA

WVEL Sports Scope: Chicago Cubs + Pittsburgh Pirates= Williamsport, PA

(Photo By Flickr User Michael Stokes)   The Chicago Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in next year’s Little League Classic in Williamsport, PA. According to WMAQ-TV & The Chicago Tribune, the game will be held at BB&T Ballpark At Bowman Field on Sunday, August 18, 2019. The Cubs and Pirates players will attend Little…MORE

WVEL History/Education Scope Now: Oregon State University Changes Three Building Names That Honored Proponents Of Slavery

WVEL History/Education Scope Now: Oregon State University Changes Three Building Names That Honored Proponents Of Slavery

(Photo By Flickr User Oregon State University)   After a two-year process, Oregon State University President Ed Ray announced recently that he has chosen new monikers for three university buildings whose previous namesakes have ties to historical racist positions or beliefs. OSU’s Benton Hall will become Community Hall, honoring local residents who raised funds to…MORE

Dunlap Days 2018

Dunlap Days 2018

(Photo By Flickr User Happy Worker)   Come out to Dunlap Days 2018 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 2018 Dunlap Days: Thursday, August 23rd: 5pm-9pm Family Night – unlimited rides (wristband…MORE

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Finale: 8/18 + 8/19/2018

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Finale: 8/18 + 8/19/2018

(Photo By Flickr User Tom Hart)   Alright family, who’s up for traveling 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 18th…MORE

WVEL News/Education/Health Scope: Back To School Sleep Schedule For Students

WVEL News/Education/Health Scope: Back To School Sleep Schedule For Students

(Photo By Flickr User Rob and Stephanie Levy)   Health experts and teachers recommend a sleep schedule to help students be more successful in the classroom. Supervisor Suzanne Bogue with the Blessing Hospital Sleep Center in Quincy, IL, recommends school age children sleep around eight to nine hours each night. She says with more sleep students…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today Finale: 08/17/2018

Illinois State Fair Today Finale: 08/17/2018

(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk)   The weekend looks really fine because day number 9 is on our mind at the Illinois State Fair! The ISF celebrates First Responder Day in Springfield, ILspring!! Here’s a look at what you can expect when you go to the ISF on today: Friday-8/17/2018- First Responder Day: ISFT…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/16/2018

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/16/2018

  (Photo By Flickr User Disney | ABC Television Group) Welcome to day number eight of the 166th Annual State Fair Celebration! If you came to get a small glimpse and highlights of the Illinois State Fair on this day, then you’ve come to the right place! Thursday, August 16th – Democrat Day: Illinois Democrats host…MORE

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