(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) “Hot fun in the Summertime, hot fun in the summertime……” ……is still going on in the Capital City! If you want to join in on the summer fun, check out to see what’s happening with day number 7 of the Illinois State Fair, today! ISFT Highlights: -Open Goat,…… MORE
WVEL HBCU/Sports Watch: Chicago Football Classic
(Photo By Flickr User edward stojakovic) “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 the 2nd Saturday in September! In 1997, a small local group of African- American businessmen Larry Huggins, Everett Rand, and Tim Rand formed the Chicago…… MORE
Illinois State Fair Today: 8/16/2016
(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) “Welcome One & All; today is day number 6 of the Illinois State Fair!” If you want to take a look at what’s going on with the Capital City, check out today’s highlights and see how you can join in on this Summer Celebration! Tuesday, August 16th –…… MORE
Illinois State Fair Today: 8/15/2016
(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) If you are making plans to be at the Illinois State Fair, click on and check out what’s happening with the ISF on day number 5! Monday, August 15th – Senior Citizens Day/Scout Day: Fair visitors 60 and older are admitted to the fairgrounds for free. Special events…… MORE
Illinois State Fair Weekend Today: 8/13 + 8/14/2016
(Photo By Flickr User Drew de F Fawkes) The first official weekend of the Illinois State Fair has come 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. Saturday, August 13th –First Responders Day: This is a day…… MORE
Illinois State Fair Today: 8/12/2016
(Photo By Flickr User Randy Von Liski) See what’s happening in the Capital City with a glimpse of the Illinois State Fair, 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 105 fairs…… MORE
WVEL Travel Scope: 87th Annual Bud Billiken Back To School Parade
(Photo By Flickr User Daniel X. O’Neil) 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: Bud…… MORE
Illinois State Fair Today: 8/11/2016
(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) The pre-opening of the 164th Annual Illinois State Fair begins today at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. Here’s a sneak peak at what’s happening at the fair on today: Preview Night Highlights for today: -Junior Beef & Heifer Showmanship -Superior Young Producers Contest -Society Horse Show…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: CityLink Bus Passes And College Students
(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Dooley) Back-To-School time has arrived and Peoria area colleges and universities will begin the fall semester in a matter of days. This comes just in time for college students and using CityLink is one way students can save a few dollars by taking the bus. According to cinewsnow &…… MORE
WVEL Money Watch: Illinois State Fair Ticket Prices
(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) This Thursday marks the kick-off to the Illinois State Fair, but if you’re heading there, be prepared to pay more at the gate. According to cinewsnow.com and WLS-TV (abc7chicago.com), the price of admission to the Illinois State Fair this year will increase to $10 (a 40% price increase…… MORE
