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WVEL News/College Scope: Illinois State University, A Great Place To Work!

WVEL News/College Scope: Illinois State University, A Great Place To Work!

(Photo By Flickr User David Wilson)   “It’s a great college to work for, right here in Central Illinois.” For the second year in a row, Illinois State’ has been named a “great college to work for” according to cinewsnow.com & the Chronicle of Higher Education. ISU  received honors in seven categories, including: Collaborative Governance; Confidence…MORE

WVEL Summer/Sports Beat: Gus Macker Reminder

WVEL Summer/Sports Beat: Gus Macker Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User marada)   The much popular Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is coming back to the River City! After nearly nine years, the three-on-three basketball tournament is returning on the last weekend in July. The Macker Tournament is designed so that anyone can play: male or female, young and old, short and tall, the…MORE

WVEL News Scope: The C-SPAN Network Is Coming To The River City

WVEL News Scope: The C-SPAN Network Is Coming To The River City

(Photo By Flickr User Rachel Gardner)   “River City, River City, are you ready?” Get ready as the C-SPAN Cable Network is coming to the Central Illinois Area. The reason being is, Peoria has been chosen to be part of C-SPAN’s cities tour. According to cinewsnow.com, camera crews will visit different literary and historical sites while…MORE

WVEL Sports/Travel Watch: Chicago Bears Family Fest

WVEL Sports/Travel Watch: Chicago Bears Family Fest

(Photo By Flickr User Jim Larrison)   Get ready for the 2016 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 a one of a kind experience for you and your…MORE

18th Annual River City Soul Fest

18th Annual River City Soul Fest

(Photo By Flickr User Bob B. Brown)   Tickets for the 18th 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 August 2016! Spanning the first weekend of August at Peoria’s Riverfront Festival Park, Gospel acts will…MORE

HOI Fair Weekend Today Finale: 7/16/2016

HOI Fair Weekend Today Finale: 7/16/2016

  (Photo By Flickr User Josh McGinn) The 67th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair concludes at the EXPO Gardens in Peoria, IL for the final time on Saturday! Here’s a sneak peak at what’s happening at the HOI Fair Finale for Saturday: Saturday-7/16/2016: HOI Fair Day 8am- Sheep Open Show Breeding Stock 12noon-6pm- HOI Fair Carnival…MORE

HOI Fair Today Finale: 7/15/2016

HOI Fair Today Finale: 7/15/2016

(Photo By Flickr User lePhotography)   It’s Day 8 of the HOI Fair in Peoria, IL! Here is your chance to have some fun at the EXPO Gardens and be a part of the 67th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair. Let’s take a closer look to see what is happening today at the HOI Fair, right…MORE

HOI Fair Today: 7/14/2016

HOI Fair Today: 7/14/2016

(Photo By Flickr User GollyGForce)   If you are wondering what will be happening tonight, here is a list of activities for the whole family to enjoy! Here is a list of what’s going on for Day 7 at the 67th Annual HOI Fair: Thursday 7/14/2016 (German-Bliss Implement, Inc. Day)– 4pm – 7pm – Carnival…MORE

WVEL Kids/Summer Watch: Stage 5 Entertainment At Five Points Washington

WVEL Kids/Summer Watch: Stage 5 Entertainment At Five Points Washington

(Photo By Flickr User Pat Quinn)   A NIGHT OUT FOR 6TH-8TH GRADERS AT FIVE POINTS WASHINGTON ON JULY 16TH FROM 6PM-10PM! Stage 5 Entertainment for 6th – 8th Graders provided by Five Points Washington. Your junior high aged child can enjoy a fun, safe and social night out with friends with plenty to do…MORE

HOI Fair Today: 7/13/2016

HOI Fair Today: 7/13/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Randy Wick)   Join us tonight at the Expo gardens for Gospel Night at the HOI Fair! If you haven’t stopped out to the Expo Gardens for the food, fun, and entertainment, just wanted to remind everyone that time is running out; make sure you stop by to be a “Part Of…MORE

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