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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

Peoria Chiefs Celebrate Big Weekend At Dozer Park

Peoria Chiefs Celebrate Big Weekend At Dozer Park

(Photo By Flickr User Matt Stratton)   “Twenty-Zero-Zero-Two, party over oops out of time, so tonight we’re gonna party like it’s Twenty-Sweet Sixteen!!” Get ready for a night of baseball & family fun as you come out to see the “St. Louis Cardinals Of Tomorrow,”  with an appearance by Peoria, IL Native Shaun Livingston, the Chiefs…MORE

HOI Fair Today: 7/12/2016

HOI Fair Today: 7/12/2016

(Photo By Flickr User the girl with cold hands)     Stop out to Peoria’s Expo Gardens for the 67th Annual HOI Fair! Get ready for another day filled with delicious food, fun, and plenty of entertainment for the whole family! There really is something for everyone at this year’s fair like carnival rides, truck and…MORE

HOI Fair Today: 7/11/2016

HOI Fair Today: 7/11/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Gessner)   Day four of the 67th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair continues on today at the EXPO Gardens in Peoria, IL. Here’s a sneak peak at what’s happening at the fair on today: Monday-7/11/2016: Labor Council Of West Central Illinois/Kids Day 3pm- Barn Hunt Demonstration – Dog House Exhibit Building…MORE

Gospel Night 2016 At The HOI Fair Reminder

Gospel Night 2016 At The HOI Fair Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User FVSU)   Don’t miss a night of uplifting inspirational music as Gospel Night comes to the 2016 Heart Of Illinois Fair at Expo Gardens on Wednesday, July 13th! The time for this event will be starting at 6pm inside the air-conditioned Opera House! Get ready for local music ministries from the…MORE

HOI Fair Weekend Today: 7/9 And 7/10/2016

HOI Fair Weekend Today: 7/9 And 7/10/2016

(Photo By Flickr User clairebear83613)   Check out what to expect for this 1st weekend of this year’s HOI Fair! Saturday, July 9th Coca-Cola Day: 12noon – 6pm – Carnival Ride Armband Special – Carnival Midway (Sponsored by Coca-Cola!); Carnival Ride Armbands: $15 Pay-one-Price Ride Session 1pm- Dirt/Mud Drags I – Main Show Arena (Presented by Overlanders…MORE

HOI Fair Today: 7/8/2016

HOI Fair Today: 7/8/2016

(Photo By Flickr User lePhotography)   The 67th Annual Heart of Illinois Fair kicks off this weekend with plenty of food and fun for the entire family! Check out what to expect this weekend for the kick off of this year’s HOI Fair on this day! Friday, July 8th- Friends Of The Fair Day: 4pm –…MORE

WVEL Summer/Travel Watch: Oglesby Summer Fun Fest

WVEL Summer/Travel Watch: Oglesby Summer Fun Fest

(Photo By Flickr User Kerosene Productions)   The area’s best summer celebration is back in 2016! The area’s most family-friendly festival in North Central Illinois, Oglesby’s Summer Fun Fest, is here! There’s a good mix of old favorites and new attractions you’re going to not want to miss. New this year is Illinois Valley Community Hospital’s…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Dwayne Wade Signs With The Chicago Bulls

WVEL Sports Scope: Dwayne Wade Signs With The Chicago Bulls

(Photo By Flickr User rocor)     After 13 seasons and three NBA championships, Wade has decided to leave the Miami Heat and join the Chicago Bulls. According to usatoday.com, “D-Wade” signed a 2-year, $47.5 Million deal. Wade, who was born in Chicago and grew up in nearby suburbs, had sacrificed financially before when the…MORE

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