(Photo By Flickr User JAXPORT) A central Illinois lawmaker will be involved in a push to help people find jobs. According to wandtv.com, State Rep. Sue Scherer (D) is partnering with Workforce Investment Solutions for a job fair on Wednesday, August 23rd; It’s happening from 10am – 2pm at Decatur’s Knights of Columbus Hall. Events to…… MORE
19th Annual River City Soul Fest Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User wizard298) Peoria’s signature event returns to the RiverFront on this weekend! Celebrate the heritage and legacy of America’s music at the 2017 River City Soul Fest, Friday and Saturday night, August 4th and 5th along Peoria’s Riverfront. Friday features Peoria’s finest Gospel and is headlined by Peoria’s own, Deveraux Hubbard.…… MORE
WVEL News Scope: Illinois City Makes The Top 10 In List Of The Safest Cities In America
(Photo By Flickr User Michael Kappel) Wheaton, IL has been named one of the cities that tops a list of the 100 Safest Cities in America. According to wqad.com, the list, which was released on last week, was developed by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. The average violent crime rate from the…… MORE
Bartonville Fire Department Fish Fry Is This Weekend! [DETAILS]
Bring your family out for the food, rides, and great live music!… MORE
WVEL Summer Watch: 36th Annual Taste Of Peoria
(Photo By Flickr User Demmer S) The 36th Annual Taste of Peoria will be held on Wednesday, August 9th 2017 at the Peoria Riverfront. The Taste of Peoria has a block party atmosphere where you can enjoy amazing music for all ages. Admission is $2 per person. Gates open at 4pm. Over 30 of…… MORE
Chicago Bears Family Fest 2017
(Photo By Flickr User U-Haul Truck Sales) Get ready for the 2017 football season; also, get a behind the scenes look at the Chicago Bears! Join in at Soldier Field on the first Saturday in August for the Meijer Chicago Bears Family Fest! Family Fest is a one of a kind experience for you and…… MORE
WVEL ISF Scope: Museum + Fair= Double Play
(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) One ticket, Two attractions, One great price! Buy now to skip the line & save! Come on down to the Capital City, where you can get some Education & Information from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum and end your day with fun and excitement at the…… MORE
19th Annual River City Soul Fest
(Photo By Flickr User Red Touch Media) Tickets for the 19th Annual River City Soul Fest, which features two nights of national Gospel and R&B acts, are on sale right now! Peoria’s signature event returns to the RiverFront on the first weekend of August 2017! Celebrate the heritage and legacy of America’s music at the…… MORE
16th Annual Backpack Peoria Drive
(Photo By Flickr User Alberto Ziveri) Backpack Peoria is where Dream Center Peoria gives away over 2,500 backpacks loaded with school supplies for children in need. Mission Peoria participants work throughout the week to help pull off the biggest outreach event in the city. Backpack Peoria is an annual event that provides children with backpacks…… MORE
WVEL Sports Scope: 2017 Chicago Bears Football Training Camp
(Photo By Flickr User chedder) The 2017 Chicago Bears Training Camp will be held at Ward Field (on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University) in Bourbonnais, IL. Located about 60 miles south of Chicago, the Bears Training Camp will allow fans an opportunity to watch the team practice for FREE. The Bears announced their…… MORE
