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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
Black History Salutes
On this date in Black History- February 19th: -2002 (11 years ago): Vonetta Flowers became the first black gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympic Games; both she and partner Jull Brak...
Feb 19, 2013
WVEL Salutes……
Today in Black History for February 18th: 1973: (40 years ago)- Palmer Hayden, a Harlem Renaissance artist, dies on this day. 1931:(82 years ago)- Pulitzer Prize winner (for her...
Feb 18, 2013
Moments In Black History
On this date, February 15: 1968 (45 years ago on today): Henry Lewis becomes the first African-American to lead a symphony orchestra in the United States. 1965 (48 years ago on today): Nathaniel Adams...
Feb 15, 2013
WVEL Celebrates Black History
On this date, February 14th: 1760 (253 years ago on this day)- Educator, writer, and minister Ricahrd Allen was born on this day. 1817 (196 years ago on this day)- This date is the possible birthday o...
Feb 14, 2013
Get Ready For Spring Home Show Coming To The River City
The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria's Official Spring Home Show will be held on February 22-24, 2013 at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall in Peoria, IL. More than 200+ compan...
Feb 13, 2013
