Yearly Archives: 2017

47th Annual John Deere Golf Classic

47th Annual John Deere Golf Classic

(Photo By Flickr User Prayitno)   The John Deere Classic began life in 1971 as the Quad Cities Open. For its first four years, it was played at the Crow Valley Country Club in Davenport, IA. It became an official tour event in 1972. In 1975, the event was renamed the Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities…MORE

WVEL Summer/Travel Watch: 31st Annual Streator’s 4th

WVEL Summer/Travel Watch: 31st Annual Streator’s 4th

(Photo By Flickr User  Kerosene Productions)   BE READY North-Central Illinois and surrounding areas for LOTS of fun as the 31st Annual Streator’s 4th Celebration comes to town! Be Ready for Thursday, July 6th as Streator’s 4th returns to city of Streator, IL! D & J Amusements returns for their second year and will be offering…MORE

Taste Of Chicago 2017

Taste Of Chicago 2017

(Photo By Flickr User Demmer S)   What is the city’s recipe for a fantastic food festival? Chefs and musicians, combined with entertainment for all ages and several thousand tasting servings of favorite Chicago bites. Every summer since 1980, Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park on the city’s magnificent lakefront has been home to the world’s largest…MORE

2017 4th Of July Fireworks

2017 4th Of July Fireworks

(Photo By Flickr User Victoria Pickering)   The 4th Of July Holiday is just around the corner, family!! After having fun with family, friends, and some good food, are you going to the fireworks? Catch up with all the oooh and ahhhs as the big “light show” will light up the night later that evening.…MORE

32nd Annual Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Reminder

32nd Annual Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User antony griffiths)   Get ready as the 32nd Annual Mississippi Valley Blues Festival is going down for the start of the 4th of July holiday weekend in the Quad Cities! About The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival: It all started in 1985 with the Blues Festival. Thirty plus years later, the Mississippi Valley…MORE

Navy Pier 4th Of July Fireworks Show Tips

Navy Pier 4th Of July Fireworks Show Tips

(Photo By Flickr User Gus)   Organizers for Chicago’s lakefront Independence Day celebration say Navy Pier will open early to give revelers a jumpstart. According to The Associated Press and wgem.com, Navy Pier will open to the public at 10am on Tuesday, July 4th ahead of the 9:30pm fireworks show; It’ll last about 15 minutes…MORE

WVEL Travel Watch: 2017 4th Of July Weekend Holiday Getaways

WVEL Travel Watch: 2017 4th Of July Weekend Holiday Getaways

(Photo By Flickr User Dave Scriven)   Where are you traveling to on the 4th of July Holiday weekend? Which direction are you going North, South, East, or West? According to aaa.com, an estimated 41,000,000+ people will journey at least 50 miles from home during the 4th Of July Holiday Weekend (June 30th-July 4th). Just in…MORE

2017 Taste of Chillicothe

2017 Taste of Chillicothe

(Photo By Flickr User stu_spivack)   Get ready for a road trip to Illinois Route 29 & I-180 as Downtown Thursdays &  Little Land of Candy -N- More hosts The Taste Of Chillicothe! Come and taste what Chillicothe has to offer with over 20 eating establishments, they’ll have a lot much to offer! Come taste food,…MORE

Peoria Riverfront Museum 4th Of July Backyard BBQ

Peoria Riverfront Museum 4th Of July Backyard BBQ

(Photo By Flickr User something.from.nancy)   “All You Can Eat And The Best Seats In Town!” It’s the 5th Annual 4th of July Backyard BBQ at the Peoria Riverfront Museum! This Backyard BBQ includes as follows: -Cracked Pepper all-you-can-eat buffet -Cash bar, Emack & Bolio’s ice cream & snacks -“Playing with Light” exhibition, Dome Planetarium &…MORE

WVEL Music/Travel Watch: Mississippi Valley Blues Festival

WVEL Music/Travel Watch: Mississippi Valley Blues Festival

(Photo By Flickr User Nekonomist)   Sending love to the Quad Cities and helping them spread the news about the 32nd Annual Mississippi Valley Blues Festival going on for the 4th of July holiday weekend! About The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival: It all started in 1985 with the Blues Festival. Thirty plus years later, the Mississippi Valley…MORE

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