(Photo By Flick User Michael Wenthold) Items belonging to a Memphis religious legend will go on display at a new Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. The late Bishop G.E. Patterson’s belongings will be available for viewing at the Museum of African American History and Culture. Bishop Patterson was a leader in the Church of God…… MORE
Peoria Symphony Orchestra/Ramsey Lewis Quartet In Concert
(Photo By Flickr User Steve Rhodes) Legendary recording artist & pianist Ramsey Lewis, the Ramsey Lewis Jazz Quartet, and the Peoria Symphony Orcnestra (PSO) offer an evening of jazz, featuring Ramsey Lewis’ Concerto for Jazz Trio and Orchestra at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday, September 17, 2016 beginning at 8pm. Chicagoan Lewis,…… MORE
33rd Annual Circle City Classic
(Photo By Flickr User Brian Hubbard) Get ready for “The Battle Of The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) West,” as the (CSU) Central State University Of Ohio Marauders and the (KSU) Kentucky State University Thorobreds go to battle in the 33rd Annual Circle City Classic. CSU and KSU will meet inside “The Luke (Lucas…… MORE
50th Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Doug Pieper) Each September, in celebration of the pumpkin canning season, the city of Morton, IL hosts the Morton Pumpkin Festival. 2016 will be the Festival’s 50th year. Come and celebrate with them! History about the Morton Pumpkin Festival: In 1967, the first Morton Pumpkin Festival was organized by the Morton…… MORE
Worldwide Day Of Play
(Photo By Flickr User Smithsonian’s National Zoo) Check out the cool free activities you can be a part of as PNC Bank & Glen Oak Park celebrate Worldwide Day Of Play! This family event will be taking place on Saturday, September 10th at Glen Oak Park in Peoria, IL! Here is a sneak peek of…… MORE
WVEL Community Scene: 20th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo
(Photo By Flickr User The U. S. Army) The Central Illinois Black Expo is a multicultural event with a unique mix of fun activities, exhibitors, workshops, games, entertainment and more for the entire family! Don’t miss this year’s Central Illinois Black Expo, as they celebrate 20 years, Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 11am –…… MORE
Chicago Football Classic Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User C.C, Chapman) Hey everybody………….. “Are you ready for some HBCU Football?” If so, then you don’t want to miss the Chicago Football Classic in Chicago, IL happening on this Saturday! The Chicago Football Classic’s mission is to inspire African-American high school and college students through support for programs, initiatives, and…… MORE
Pekin Merigold Festival Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Joshua Hess) The very first Pekin Marigold Festival was held in 1973, and now, young and old look forward to this yearly, after Labor Day weekend event. The 2016 Pekin Marigold Festival will be held at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin, IL starting this Thursday, September 8th and ending on…… MORE
WVEL Technology/Money Watch: AT+T Joins Verizon, T-Mobile, And Sprint In Cutting Overage Fees
(Photo By Flickr User Intel Free Press) In rolling out new plans, AT&T is set to join rivals Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint by cutting network speeds instead of charging overage fees; this was according to rcrwireless.com. AT&T Mobility is finally set to join the anti-overage movement, announcing planned changes to its Mobile Share plans that…… MORE
WVEL Safety/Health Watch: Disability Insurance
(Photo By Flickr User Anjan Chatterjee) If you have an accident or injury, your health insurance typically helps cover the medical bills. But what if your injury results in a total disability that prevents you from working and you need help paying the mortgage, childcare costs and other daily living expenses? That’s where disability insurance…… MORE
