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WVEL African-American History Facts: March 14th
On this date, March 14th: -1947 (66 years ago): William J. Jefferson, first congressman elected from Louisiana since Charles Edmund Nash left office in 1876, was born on this day. -1933 (8...
Mar 14, 2013
The CWTC Annual Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser Happens This Saturday
The Community Workshop & Training Center's Annual CWTC Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser is happening this Saturday, March 16th at Landmark Recreation Center located at 3225 North Dries Lane in Peoria, ...
Mar 13, 2013
The Greater Peoria Sports Hall Of Fame Is Coming To The Civic Center The Second Weekend Of April ’13
The 32nd Annual Greater Peoria Sports Hall Of Fame Induction Banquet will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2013 starting with a social hour at 10:30am and luncheon starting at 12noon at the Peoria Civic C...
Mar 12, 2013
2013 IHSA Boys’ Class 1A & Class 2A State Basketball Update
If you want to play catch-up with Part I of the 2013 IHSA Class 1A & Class 2A State Finals, the results are as follows: "*"- indicates winner Friday-3/8/2013: ...
Mar 11, 2013
Part One Of “The Kings Of The Court” Starting At The Peoria Civic Center Beginning Today
The 2013 IHSA Boys' Class 1A & Class 2A State Finals make their way to Peoria, IL on this weekend. Here is a glimpse of what will be happening on today and Saturday. The 2013 IHS...
Mar 08, 2013
WVEL Salutes……..
On this date, March 7th: -1997 (16 years ago): Former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley (1924-1997), died on this day. -1965 (48 years ago): From 3/7/65-3/25/65, Alabama state troopers and sherif...
Mar 07, 2013
The Queens Of The Court Set The Stage At Redbird Arena Starting Today
The 2013 IHSA Girls Class 1A & Class 2A State Finals make their way to Normal, IL on this weekend. Here is a glimpse of what will be happening on today and Saturday. The 2013 IHSA Girls Class 1A &...
Feb 22, 2013
Central Illinois’ Christian Voice Celebrates Black History
On this date February 21st: -1992 (21 years ago): Eva Jessye (1895-1992), choral director for the first Broadway production of Porgy and Bess, died in Ann Arbor, MI on this day. -1987 (26 years a...
Feb 21, 2013
WVEL Weather Update: Winter Weather Advisory Until Midday Friday
WVEL Weather Watch: The National Weather Service of Lincoln, IL has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the WVEL listening area going on right now until 12noon CST Friday, February 22nd. ...
Feb 21, 2013
WVEL Historywatch: Today In Black History
On this date February 20th: -1991 (22 years ago): The 33rd Annual Grammy Awards saw eight Grammys won by African-Americans on this day. -1968 (45 years ago): State troopers used tear gas to stop demon...
Feb 20, 2013
