(Photo By Flickr User Peter Gerdes) “ Who will be crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court?” We know that this question was asked for the ladies and now, it’s the gentlemen’s turn to see who will take all as the “Road To River City, Part One,” begins this weekend in Peoria, IL; let the Mayhem…… MORE
IHSA March Madness Experience
(Photo By Flickr User Nick Hubbard) Since its inception in 1996, the March Madness Experience™, a family-oriented extravaganza of fun, interactive games, historical exhibits, and good times, has been an integral part of the IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals in Peoria! Just across the concourse from the tournament action at Carver Arena, the March…… MORE
Daylight Savings Time: Spring Forward
(Photo By Flickr User oatsy40) According to timeanddate.com. the term “spring forward, fall back” is meant to trigger your memory to set your clocks forward one hour in the Spring at the start of DST, and one hour back in the fall when DST ends. A different way to remember which direction to set…… MORE
WVEL /IHSA Insider 2016 Class 3A/4A Girls Basketball State Finals Rewind
(Photo By Flickr User slgckgc) Who was crowned “IHSA Queens Of The Court?” The Road To Redbird, Part Two (The Final Chapter) concludes on this past weekend in Normal. IL for Class 3A & 4A; just in case you missed it, here is a quick glance to see who made “Top Queen” of their court! (winners…… MORE
WVEL Community Watch: IHSA State Finals Shuttle Express
(Photo By Flickr User joshua_pittman) Peoria CityLink will operate continuous bus shuttles from participating hotels to the Peoria Civic Center for the Illinois High School Association Boys Basketball State Finals on Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th for the Class 1A and 2A games, and Friday, March 18th and Saturday, March 19th for…… MORE
IHSA March Madness Access
(Photo By Flickr User Gabriela Pinto) Come enjoy a special day at the March Madness Experience! The HISRA staff and hundreds of volunteers will adapt all of the games and activities in the March Madness Experience and make them accessible to people with disabilities! Access the March Madness Experience Field Trip Day- Tuesday, March…… MORE
WVEL Sweet Deals Reminder: 2nd Street Smokehouse
(Photo By 2nd Street Smokehouse) Instead of taking a trip down to the American South, take the short drive to Chillicothe, IL to experience the new name in Southern eats and hospitality!!! 2nd Street Bar is under new ownership and has been reborn into 2nd Street Smokehouse Pub & Eatery! After completing lots up…… MORE
WVEL Food Watch: Pancakes With Purpose
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) “Come on and feel the power of free….pancakes!” Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP restaurants have raised nearly $20 million to support charities in the communities in which they operate. On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, from 7am to 7pm, guests from around the world…… MORE
WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 3A/4A Girls Basketball State Finals
(Photo By Flickr User Charles Taber) “Who will be crowned “IHSA Queens Of The Court?” The question was so nice, we had to ask you twice! The Road To Redbird, Part Two (The Final Chapter) concludes on this weekend in Normal. IL! March Madness has begun and we are set for a few IHSA…… MORE
WVEL Gospel Scope: 2016 Stellar Awards Winners
(Photo By Flickr User The MEPR Agency) “And the winner is….” Celebrating Gospel Music’s Best, the Stellar Awards has now become the premier Gospel event that recognizes and honors African-American artists. The 2016 Stellar Awards Winners are as follows: Category #1: ARTIST OF THE YEAR ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF…… MORE
