(Photo By Flickr User jacinta lluch valero) Just a family/friendly reminder that the “Pray For The Cure Peoria is coming!” Salem Lutheran Church of Peoria, will be hosting the 13th annual Pray for the Cure at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 5th. Come for this ecumenical prayer service which enhances the needs of breast cancer survivors.…… MORE
WVEL Mother’s Day Watch: Mother’s Day Cruise
(Photo By Flickr User Barb Watson) “The Mother’s Day Cruise, soon we’ll be making another run, on the Spirit Of Peoria, wanting every Mother to come; set a course for adventure by showing our Mom’s some love!” Now we know that this is not the theme of the “Love Boat,” but we wanted to…… MORE
WVEL Sports News Scope: Shaun Livingston And Concordia Lutheran School
(Photo Courtesy Of Flickr User Keith Allison) Peoria native Shaun Livingston boosts Concordia Lutheran School renovations with $1 million donation. Concordia Lutheran School is well on its way to raising $3.1 million to expand and renovate, thanks to a $1 million donation from alumnus and professional basketball player Shaun Livingston. Several hundred students, staff, alumni, and…… MORE
WVEL Community Scene: South Side Mission Annual Banquet With Dr. Tony Evans
(Photo By Flickr User World Literature Today) Held in May of each year, the South Side Mission Annual Banquet is a celebration of Jesus Christ and the role He plays in our lives. Seen in the eyes of those we serve and initiated by the volunteers, financial supports, and staff that serve. “Providing The…… MORE
WVEL News/Community Scope: St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Winners
(Photo By Flickr User jeweledilon) The Saint Jude Dream-Home giveaway has been a huge success this year. According to cinewsnow.com, 7,000 tickets were sold (sold-out) for the chance to win a Dean Custom Builders home in Hunter Trails Estates in Dunlap, IL. The winners of this year’s giveaway are as follows: The winner…… MORE
WVEL Entertainment Scope: Soul Singer Billy Paul Dies
(Photo By Flickr User Chuck Miller) Soul singer & Philadelphia, PA native Billy Paul, best known for his hit song “Me and Mrs. Jones,” has died. According to nbcphiladelphia.com (WCAU-TV), Billy Paul (a/k/a Paul Williams) was born on December 1, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, Paul began his music career at the age of 11 when…… MORE
Peoria Rivermen 2016 President’s Cup
(Photo By Flickr User Todd Quinn) The Peoria Rivermen have announce the 2016 President’s Cup Final Schedule Best-of-5 series, with Pensacola beginning Saturday at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. According to rivermen.net and thesphl.com, the Peoria Rivermen are excited to announce the schedule for their SPHL President’s Cup Finals series with the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The…… MORE
WVEL Travel Watch: Quincy Dogwood Festival Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User The Zender Agenda) Just a family/friendly reminder that if you want to attend the annual Quincy Dogwood Festival coming to the Gem City, get yourself ready and on board for this upcoming event! The Quincy Dogwood Festival is an extra special weekend this year as it celebrates the new Quincy/Adams…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: Old Tires And Mosquitoes
(Photo By Flickr User nohodamon) Old abandoned tires that collect water on rainy days are breeding grounds for potentially dangerous mosquitoes. Which is why Peoria City Officials hope to keep the problem of illegal tire dumping out of city neighborhoods. According to cinewsnow.com, last year between March and October, Peoria public works crews collected…… MORE
Superstar artist Prince has passed
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