Yearly Archives: 2017

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/15/2017

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/15/2017

(Photo By Flickr User Max Rae)   If you want to take a look at what’s going on with the Capital City and get your ISF fix for day number 6, check out today’s highlights and see how you can join in on this Summer Celebration! Tuesday, August 15th – Agriculture Day: New in 2017,…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/14/2017

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/14/2017

(Photo By Flickr User Pat Kight)   If you are planning to be at the Illinois State Fair, click on and check out what’s happening with the ISF on day number 5! Monday, August 14th – Senior Citizens Day/Scout Day: Fair visitors 60 and older are admitted to the fairgrounds for free. Special events in…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: The $100,000 Pyramid Returns For Season 3

WVEL Entertainment Scope: The $100,000 Pyramid Returns For Season 3

(Photo By Flickr User Paul Stack)   ABC plans to keep Michael Strahan busy. In addition to co-anchoring Good Morning America, Strahan will return as the host of The $100,000 Pyramid game show! The alphabet network has just renewed Pyramid for a third season. Here’s a portion of ABC’s press release about the renewal: Hosted…MORE

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today: 8/12 + 8/13/2017

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today: 8/12 + 8/13/2017

(Photo By Flickr Larry Darling)   The first official weekend of the Illinois State Fair is here 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, right now!! Saturday, August 12 – Kids Day The first Saturday of the…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/11/2017

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/11/2017

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

The Illinois State Fair Smartphone App

The Illinois State Fair Smartphone App

(Photo By Flickr User CAFNR)   “Do you want to know your way around the Illinois State Fair On Your Smartphone? Yep, They’ve Got An App For That!” The people who are heading to the Illinois State Fair during its duration, may want to download the mobile phone app. MOBILE APP HIGHLIGHTS: Daily Schedule of Events:…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/10/2017

Illinois State Fair Today: 8/10/2017

(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski)   The pre-opening of the 165th Annual Illinois State Fair begins today at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL! Preview Night will feature the twilight parade, discounted carnival rides (Carnival Midway and Adventure Village will be open late Thursday afternoon following a complete ride inspection), and a FREE…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Celebrity Family Feud Will Be Returning For Season Number 4

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Celebrity Family Feud Will Be Returning For Season Number 4

(Photo By Flickr User Katie Morrow)   “Survey says… ABC-TV wants more Celebrity Family Feud!” The network has renewed their summer game show for a fourth season. According to tvseriesfinale.com, Celebrity Family Feud which is hosted by Steve Harvey, was renewed earlier this week. The portion of the press release was read like this: “Celebrity Family…MORE

WVEL Summer Scene: 88th Annual Bud Billiken Parade

WVEL Summer Scene: 88th Annual Bud Billiken Parade

(Photo By Flickr User Daniel X O’Neill)   The Bud Billiken Back To School Parade is the second largest parade in the United States, It has grown into an institution with participation from across generations and across the country. According to budbillikenparade.org, fun facts about the Bud Billiken Back To School Parade are as follows:…MORE

36th Annual Taste Of Peoria Reminder

36th Annual Taste Of Peoria Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Geoffrey Fairchild)   The 36th Annual Taste of Peoria will be held on this Wednesday at the Peoria Riverfront! The Taste of Peoria has a block party atmosphere where you can enjoy amazing music for all ages. Admission is $2 per person. Gates open at 4pm. Over 30 of the Peoria…MORE

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