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WVEL Summer Watch: Steamboat Days Festival

WVEL Summer Watch: Steamboat Days Festival

(Photo By Flickr User Ben Askins)   Taking place on the Riverfront in downtown Peoria, the 45th annual Steamboat Days Festival combines a bigger, better carnival, delicious food and drinks, great musical entertainment, and more in a family-friendly atmosphere! Continuing this great Peoria tradition, Steamboat Days Festival 2016 will be Thursday, June 16th through Saturday,…MORE

WVEL Entertaiment Scope: Arsenio Hall Returns To Host TV Summer Series

WVEL Entertaiment Scope: Arsenio Hall Returns To Host TV Summer Series

(Photo By Flickr User Bob n Renee)   “Ladies & Gentleman, get ready for Arseniooooooo, Hall returning to television this summer as the host of ABC’s upcoming series “Greatest Hits!” According to eurweb.com & blackamericaweb.com, Arsenio Hall will return to television this summer as the host of ABC-TV’s upcoming series “Greatest Hits,” an unscripted effort that features…MORE

Father’s Day Getaway To St. Louis Contest

Father’s Day Getaway To St. Louis Contest

(Photo By Flickr User Francisco Diez)   This Father’s Day, Carlson Custom Jewelry & AM 1140 WVEL, are giving you a chance to win a Baseball Getaway to St. Louis, MO! This Baseball Getaway includes two tickets to the July 16th St. Louis Cardinals against the Miami Marlins and $100 spending cash! How do you win?…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Kids And Dogs

WVEL News Scope: Kids And Dogs

(Photo By Flickr User Robyn Jay)   “Alright dog owners, it’s about that time that we have a talk about your dog and what to do when kids come around them.” Now, it’s something dog owners don’t like to think about, but experts say you should. According to State Farm & cinewsnow.com, 2/3 of American households…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Glen Oak Park Family Flicks

WVEL Summer Watch: Glen Oak Park Family Flicks

(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart)   “Alright everybody, who’s up for going to the Family Flick Movies?” It’s about that time again to enjoy full-length, family films on Monday evenings at the Glen Oak Amphitheater!   Glen Oak Family Flicks 2016 Schedule: Monday, June 6th • Finding Nemo Monday, June 13th • Cinderella Monday,…MORE

WVEL Community Scene: South Side Mission Annual Banquet Reminder

WVEL Community Scene: South Side Mission Annual Banquet Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Paul Hart)   Held in May of each year, the South Side Mission Annual Banquet is a celebration of Jesus Christ and the role He plays in our lives. Seen in the eyes of those we serve and initiated by the volunteers, financial supports, and staff that serve. “Providing The Light, Awakening…MORE

WVEL News Watch: Most Dangerous Cities/States

WVEL News Watch: Most Dangerous Cities/States

(Photo By Flickr User roosac)   Peoria, IL has been named the 10th most dangerous city in Illinois. The ranking come from the website “Law Wtreet” which bases the list on violent crimes per 100,000 people. Chicago and Springfield both ranked above Peoria (number 6 & 5, respectively) but the top spot goes to East…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Nationwide Kroger Company Job Fair

WVEL News Scope: Nationwide Kroger Company Job Fair

(Photo By Flickr User Mike Kalasnik)   If you are currently looking for a job, then the Kroger Company may have an opening for you! According to cinewsnow.com, the Kroger Company will be holding a nationwide hiring event on Saturday, May 14th to fill 14,000 open positions across its supermarket chain. Candidates can walk into any…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Oprah Winfrey Will Produce And Star In HBO Movie

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Oprah Winfrey Will Produce And Star In HBO Movie

(Photo By Flickr User Alan Light)   Oprah Winfrey is expanding her participation in HBO’s “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” to an on-screen role. The cable channel said Monday that Winfrey will star in the TV movie that she’s been shepherding as an executive producer. The film is based on Rebecca Skloot’s nonfiction book of…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Peoria Public Library Summer Reading Program

WVEL News Scope: Peoria Public Library Summer Reading Program

(Photo By Flickr User Christchurch City Libraries)   While kids are out of school during the summer they may not read as much, but Peoria Public Library is hoping to change that. Sign up for Peoria Public Library reading program is underway. According to cinewsnow.com, last Sunday, was the kick-off of the sign up for a summer…MORE

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