Yearly Archives: 2017

33rd Annual Festival Of Lights

33rd Annual Festival Of Lights

(Photo By Flickr User Dennis Candy)   Smile, Laugh, and Be Delighted with the 33rd Annual Festival Of Lights coming to East Peoria, IL on the 3rd Saturday in November! The Festival of Lights 33rd Annual Parade of Lights will cover three miles of Washington Street starting on one side of the city and ending just…MORE

WVEL Hoilday/News Scope: Regional And National Thanksgiving Store Closures Early For 2017

WVEL Hoilday/News Scope: Regional And National Thanksgiving Store Closures Early For 2017

(Photo By Flickr User Calsidyrose)     After a few years of stores trying to take early advantage of holiday shoppers opening on Thanksgiving Day, many stores now make early announcements about remaining closed during the holiday. Backlash from the public, and from employees, was prevalent after some stores opened on Thanksgiving Day, offering pre-Black Friday…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Media Mogul Sean Combs, Announces His Name Change, Again!

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Media Mogul Sean Combs, Announces His Name Change, Again!

(Photo By Flickr User 92YTribeca)   “We’re sorry, the old Diddy can’t come to the phone right now. Why? ’Cause he’s Brother Love!” Sean Combs  or, the artist formerly known as Diddy, Puffy, Puff Daddy, etc., announced last Saturday (his birthday, November 4th), that he’s got a new moniker he’ll be using exclusively from here on…MORE

Veterans Day 2017 Freebies And Discounts

Veterans Day 2017 Freebies And Discounts

(Photo By Flickr User The US Army)   Many restaurants and retailers say “thank you” to veterans by offering them free meals and other deals each year on or around November 11th. As a veteran or active servicemember, you can enjoy free or discounted drinks and appetizers, meals, special services, national park visits and more.…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Free Pet Adoption For Veterans During The Month Of November

WVEL News Scope: Free Pet Adoption For Veterans During The Month Of November

(Photo By Flickr User Shannon Dizmang)   The Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) and the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) are promoting “Pets for Vets” throughout the month of November. Veterans can adopt any animal from PCAPS at no charge throughout the month. According to week.com, PCAPS and the VAC believe their partnership in the Pets for…MORE

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