(Photo By Flickr User thedigme) “Feel the roar!!” “Let’s go out and have some fun with Breakfast With…..The Tigers: Oh My!!” The popular series is back, with new breakfast opportunities. Join in for a light breakfast while learning about the animal of the day. Then head down to their exhibit and see the featured animal enjoy…… MORE
WVEL Summer Watch: Tremont Turkey Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Joe Shlabotnik) The Tremont Turkey Festival was initiated in 1966 to raise funds to build a swimming pool in the Tremont Park. Since then, local residents have served as volunteer chairmen to help make each festival a success. This year theme for the Tremont Turkey Festival is “Hometown Heros, Celebrating The…… MORE
WVEL Community Scene: Read To The Rhythm Gala
(Photo By Flickr User Sam Fielder) Get ready for the Read To The Rhythm Gala being held a the Peoria Public Library Lincoln Branch! This upcoming event will be held on Friday, June 24th beginning at 7pm. Enjoy a spectacular evening with music by Change Up and food stations prepared by Tongue & Cheek…… MORE
WVEL Health Watch: The Benefits Of Baking Soda
(Photo By Flickr User Karen Lee) Baking soda is 100% sodium bicarbonate, which can be used as a leavening agent in baked goods. When mixed with an acid, baking soda reacts, making bubbles, and giving off carbon dioxide gas, which causes dough to rise. Anecdotal reports throughout history suggest that many civilizations used forms…… MORE
WVEL Health Watch: Hot Showers Vs. Cold Showers
(Photo By Flickr User Eliot Phillips) Cold showers are usually thought to be bad, something that you only give to your worst enemies. In fact, some people love to get in a hot shower at the end of the day or the start of the morning, but you could be missing out on a…… MORE
WVEL Summer Scene: Elmwood Strawberry Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Sandy/Chuck Harris) Get ready for the Elmwood Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 4th in downtown Elmwood, IL! This upcoming event will feature strawberry treats (such as strawberry pizza, strawberry shortcake, strawberry shake ups, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry soda pop & strawberry jam), musical entertainment, children’s activities and crafts.…… MORE
Glen Oak Park Family Flicks Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) “Alright everybody, who’s up for going to the Family Flick Movies?” Once again, we’re putting a family-friendly reminder about enjoying full-length, family films on Monday evenings at the Glen Oak Amphitheater! Glen Oak Family Flicks 2016 Schedule: Monday, June 6th • Finding Nemo Monday, June 13th •…… MORE
WVEL Travel Watch: Best And Worst Staycation Cities Of 2016
(Photo By Flickr User ganesh) With Summer upon us and nearly 66% of Americans not planning to take a vacation this year, According to WalletHub (the personal-finance website), they released its report on 2016’s Best & Worst Cities for Staycations. To help Americans find the best staycation spots in the U.S. and the ones…… MORE
WVEL Health Watch: Eye Strain
(Photo By Flickr User bark) Momma always said, “Don’t sit too close to the TV or it’ll ruin your eyes!” The new pearls of wisdom should be, “Don’t look at your phone/computer screen too much or it’ll cause digital eye strain!” Digital eye strain is caused by overexposure to high energy, short-wave blue light…… MORE
WVEL Family Watch: Daily Pet Owner Habits
(Photo By Flickr User reader of the pack) We are all creatures of habit. Even our furry family members crave the comfort of knowing what time breakfast is served and when to expect a cuddle or walk. If you work away from home and aren’t lucky enough to have a pet-friendly workplace, establishing a…… MORE
