(Photo By Flickr User Avital Pinnick) “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!” The Festival of Lights 33rd Annual Parade of Lights will cover three miles of Washington Street starting on one side of the city and ending just past the downtown EP area. The parade covers three miles of Washington Street starting on…… MORE
Peoria’s Best Burger Spotlight: The Fieldhouse
Today’s featured burger is their Bourbon Bacon Pineapple Burger.… MORE
WVEL News Scope: A New General Mills Facility Opens Up In Wilmington, IL
(Photo By Flickr User Fort Wayne – Allen County Economic Development Alliance) The Minnesota-based food company General Mills, has opened an Illinois distribution center that could employ as many as 150 people. According to The Associated Press & week.com, Gov. Bruce Rauner and area officials cut the ribbon on the 1.5 million-square-foot General Mills facility…… MORE
WVEL Holiday Watch: 130th Annual Santa Claus Parade
(Photo By Flickr User AV Dezign) America’s longest running holiday parade makes its return to the River City on Thanksgiving Weekend! The 130th Annual Santa Claus Parade will be taking place on Friday, November 24, 2017 (Thanksgiving Friday) beginning at 10:15am in Peoria, IL. Join in on this great Peoria tradition as the parade…… MORE
Peoria’s Best Burger Spotlight: Germantown Grille
Why should their burger be considered the best in Peoria? Perhaps it’s their ½ pound burger perfectly seasoned with their own house recipe.… MORE
Sweet Deal: Moja Southern Kitchen
MOJA Southern Kitchen believes that something beyond food gets created in the kitchen. … MORE
Peoria’s Best Burger Spotlight: Perdue’s Grill
Today’s featured burger is the Memphis Burger from Perdue’s in Tremont.… MORE
33rd Annual Festival Of Lights
(Photo By Flickr User Dennis Candy) Smile, Laugh, and Be Delighted with the 33rd Annual Festival Of Lights coming to East Peoria, IL on the 3rd Saturday in November! The Festival of Lights 33rd Annual Parade of Lights will cover three miles of Washington Street starting on one side of the city and ending just…… MORE
WVEL Hoilday/News Scope: Regional And National Thanksgiving Store Closures Early For 2017
(Photo By Flickr User Calsidyrose) After a few years of stores trying to take early advantage of holiday shoppers opening on Thanksgiving Day, many stores now make early announcements about remaining closed during the holiday. Backlash from the public, and from employees, was prevalent after some stores opened on Thanksgiving Day, offering pre-Black Friday…… MORE
Peoria’s Best Burger Spotlight: Rocks Bar & Restaurant in the Par-A-Dice Casino
Burger lovers, Rocks has a challenge for YOU!!… MORE
