(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) According to Nationwide’s Health of Housing Markets and WICS-TV, a report has new research showing that Springfield, IL, was ranked 3rd in the top 10 list of the U.S. housing markets. This recent report, was an update for the Data of 2017 Quarter Four (4). This result means…… MORE
Earth, Wind, + Fire Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User The Conmunity – Pop Culture Geek) Just a family/friendly reminder that “The Elements Of The Universe,” will be returning to the River city at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 7pm! History About Earth, Wind, and Fire: Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the world top-selling…… MORE
2018 Class 3A/4A Boys Basketball State Finals/IHSA Kings Of The Court Conclusion
(Photo By Flickr User AshtonPal) Who was crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court 2018?” The Road To The River City, The Final Chapter, concluded on last weekend in Peoria. IL for Class 3A & 4A; just in case you missed it, here is a quick glance to see who made “Top King” of their…… MORE
WVEL News/Education Scope: Rockford’s New Elementary School
(Photo By Flickr User Chris Yunker) A new elementary in “The Forest City (Rockford, IL),” will be named after the city’s first African-American public school teacher. According to The Associated Press, WGEM-TV, and The Rockford Register Star, the city’s school board voted to name the city’s newest K-5 building after Constance Renick Lane. This…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: Legendary Tuskegee Airman Floyd Carter Sr. Dies At 95
(Photo By Flickr User Pete Markham) Living legend of the Tuskegee Airmen, Floyd Carter Sr., has passed away. According to VOA News, they report that Carter received many awards for his service in the Air Force and for the ground he broke being a Black man in the Air Force at a time…… MORE
Turn $25 Into $50 With Louie Legends This Friday [SWEET DEAL]
Louie legends serves burgers, Italian beef, hot dogs, philly steaks, fish, chicken but they are known for their Chicago style philly steak.… MORE
WVEL/IHSA Insider: IHSA Class 3A/4A Boys Basketball State Finals
(Photo By Flickr User PIVISO) Which High School Boys Basketball team will be crowned “IHSA Kings Of The Court?” Now we know that this question was asked for the gentlemen of Class 1A/Class 2A on last week; now we will see who will take all as the “Road To River City, Part Two (The…… MORE
2018 IHSA State Finals Shuttle Express Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User nevermindtheend) CityLink will operate continuous bus shuttles from participating hotels to the Peoria Civic Center for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boys Basketball State Finals on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th for the Class 3A and 4A games. Shuttles will pick up in 20-30 minute increments beginning…… MORE
WVEL Entertaiment Scope: Ava DuVernay Will Be Attending Ebertfest This Year In The Land Of Lincoln
(Photo By Flickr User Peabody Awards) Director Ava DuVernay is scheduled to be a guest at the 20th annual Ebertfest next month in Illinois. According to The Associated Press & WGEM-TV, the University of Illinois said earlier this week that the Oscar-nominated director of “Selma” and “A Wrinkle in Time” will attend the film…… MORE
WVEL Music Scope: Gospel Artist Michael W. Smith Is Coming To The Gem City
(Photo By Flickr User The USO) Famous Christian singer-songwriter, three-time Grammy award winning artist, and actor Michael W. Smith, will appear in concert this Sunday at the Oakley Lindsay Center located at 300 Civic Center Plaza in Quincy, IL this weekend. The “Michael W. Smith – Surrounded by a Million Lights World Tour with Nathan…… MORE
