(Photo By Flickr User lePhotography) The 67th Annual Heart of Illinois Fair kicks off this weekend with plenty of food and fun for the entire family! Check out what to expect this weekend for the kick off of this year’s HOI Fair on this day! Friday, July 8th- Friends Of The Fair Day: 4pm –…… MORE
WVEL Summer/Travel Watch: Oglesby Summer Fun Fest
(Photo By Flickr User Kerosene Productions) The area’s best summer celebration is back in 2016! The area’s most family-friendly festival in North Central Illinois, Oglesby’s Summer Fun Fest, is here! There’s a good mix of old favorites and new attractions you’re going to not want to miss. New this year is Illinois Valley Community Hospital’s…… MORE
WVEL Sports Scope: Dwayne Wade Signs With The Chicago Bulls
(Photo By Flickr User rocor) After 13 seasons and three NBA championships, Wade has decided to leave the Miami Heat and join the Chicago Bulls. According to usatoday.com, “D-Wade” signed a 2-year, $47.5 Million deal. Wade, who was born in Chicago and grew up in nearby suburbs, had sacrificed financially before when the…… MORE
HOI Fair Today: Preview Edition
(Photo By Flickr User sama093) “Come one, come all and let’s be a part of The Heart Of Illinois Fair!” It’s that time of the year again; get ready for the 67th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair at the Expo Gardens in Peoria, IL. Let’s take a quick peek at what’s happening with the Preview…… MORE
2016 Heart Of Illinois Fair Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Daniel) Get ready to be a “Part Of The Heart,” it’s hot fun in the summertime with the 67th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair! The 67th Annual Heart of Illinois Fair will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 West Northmoor Road in Peoria) beginning on Friday, July 8th…… MORE
Gospel Night 2016 At The HOI Fair
(Photo By Flickr User Tommi Arina) “Are you ready to get on up and get yo’ praise on?” Don’t miss a night of uplifting inspirational music as Gospel Night comes to the 2016 Heart Of Illinois Fair at Expo Gardens on Wednesday, July 13th! The time for this event will be starting at 6pm inside…… MORE
WVEL Health/Education Watch: Children’s Exercise And Academic Grades
(Photo By Flickr User Marion Doss) “Newsflash, newsflash, exercise for children, may improve academic grades; once again, exercise for children, can improve academic grades!” According to cinewsnow.com, a study showed that exercise during the school day may help kids get better grades! A panel of international health experts found a single session of moderate…… MORE
WVEL News/Sports Scope: Jim Thome Highway
(Photo By Flickr User Keith Allison) Major League Baseball Star & Peoria, IL Native Jim Thome, will have his highway! Dateline: Springfield, IL According to pjstar.com, the Limestone High School graduate who sits at seventh on Major League Baseball’s all-time home run list, will officially be honored with a stretch of U.S. Route 24…… MORE
WVEL Sports Scene: Shaun Livingston Golf Outing
(Photo By Flickr User Keith Allison) Basketball Star and hometown native Shaun Livingston, is making his way back to the River City with an upcoming golf outing event! Giving back to the community of his hometown of Peoria, IL, Livingston will have his charity golf outing with a basketball twist. This event will be…… MORE
WVEL Sweet Deals Of The Week: Cerberus Burger Bar
(Photo Courtesy Of Cerberus Burger Bar) This Sweet Deal was so nice, they had to do it twice! Cerberus Burger Bar is a fantastic Greek-Themed restaurant on War Memorial Drive, just east of the Northwoods Mall. They are determined to immerse you in a mythological and delicious experience; there’s something for everyone! Can you…… MORE
