(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Muncie) The 4th Of July Holiday is getting close, 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. Let’s take a look…… MORE
WVEL Holiday Watch: 2016 Fireworks Spectacular
(Photo By Flickr User Epic Fireworks) If you want to get your fireworks fix a day early, come on out to the 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular Sundayday, July 3, 2014 at the Glen Oak Ampitheatre in Peoria, IL! The 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular events are as scheduled as follows: -4pm-4:30pm PPD Explosion…… MORE
2016 Heart Of Illinois Fair
(Photo By Flickr User Amy Goodman) 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…… MORE
WVEL Health Watch: Summer Colds
(Photo By Flickr User Chris Costes) Many people think it’s air conditioning or a fans that cause it, but the bigger question is, how do you stop it? Summer colds are the worst, hands down! Instead of enjoying the weather, you’re sniffling and sneezing. According to blackamericaweb.com, here are 7 steps to not only stop…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment/Education Scope: A New School In New Jersey Will Be Named After Dr. Maya Angelou
(Photo By Flickr User York College Of PA) A new school will be named after the late poet Dr. Maya Angelou in the state of New Jersey. According to nj.com & elev8.hellobeautiful.com, the Jersey City, NJ school board voted to name the $54.6 million school building for the celebrated writer and civil rights activist.…… MORE
WVEL Sports Scope: 2016 ACC/Big Ten Men’s Basketball Challenge
(Photo By Flickr User switz1873) The Big Ten captured the Commissioner’s Cup in 2015 and 2014, winning eight of the 14 matchups both years. The two conferences split the previous two events, winning six Challenge games each in 2012 and 2013. The ACC won the first 10 Challenges (1999-2008), while the Big Ten won…… MORE
WVEL Summer Watch: 2016 Olde English Faire
(Photo By Flickr User Wally Hartshorn) Wildlife Prairie Park has an awesome opportunity for learning this weekend, kicking off on Friday with the Day of Enlightenment. On Friday, the kids will learn all about the birds of prey at the time, the life of a Knight, Arms and Armour, and more! Kids who attend…… MORE
2016 Metamora Old Settler’s Days Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User lukexmartin) Old Settler’s Days is a 100-year old summer carnival complete with a parade, amusement rides, local vendors, live music, and sizzling food! This summer festival has been held in Metamora, IL since 1901; that’s over a hundred years of partying! Originally a one-day picnic, Old Settler’s Days has evolved…… MORE
WVEL Travel/Summer Watch: Galesburg Railroad Days
(Photo By Flickr User Loco Steve) Join the celebration as the 39th Annual Galesburg Railroad Days comes to Galesburg, IL! The railroad industry was integral in the growth of Galesburg, IL and remains a proud symbol of their heritage. The annual celebration, Railroad Days, is entering its 39th year and it has never…… MORE
WVEL Travel/Summer Watch: Macomb Heritage Days
(Photo By Flickr User lePhotography) The 34th Annual Macomb Heritage Days will be held Thursday, June 23-Sunday, June 26, 2016 in historic downtown Macomb, IL. The Heritage Days theme will be Generations Of Excellence, coinciding with the Macomb Public Schools. Heritage Days is an annual family-oriented event which features main stage entertainment, the Little Miss…… MORE
