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Peoria Rivermen 2016 President’s Cup

Peoria Rivermen 2016 President’s Cup

(Photo By Flickr User Todd Quinn)   The Peoria Rivermen have announce the 2016 President’s Cup Final Schedule Best-of-5 series, with Pensacola beginning Saturday at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. According to rivermen.net and thesphl.com, the Peoria Rivermen are excited to announce the schedule for their SPHL President’s Cup Finals series with the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The…MORE

WVEL Travel Watch: Quincy Dogwood Festival Reminder

WVEL Travel Watch: Quincy Dogwood Festival Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User The Zender Agenda)   Just a family/friendly reminder that if you want to attend the annual Quincy Dogwood Festival coming to the Gem City, get yourself ready and on board for this upcoming event! The Quincy Dogwood Festival is  an extra special weekend this year as it celebrates the new Quincy/Adams…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Old Tires And Mosquitoes

WVEL News Scope: Old Tires And Mosquitoes

(Photo By Flickr User nohodamon)   Old abandoned tires that collect water on rainy days are breeding grounds for potentially dangerous mosquitoes. Which is why Peoria City Officials hope to keep the problem of illegal tire dumping out of city neighborhoods. According to cinewsnow.com, last year between March and October, Peoria public works crews collected…MORE

WVEL Health Watch: Heart Failure/High Blood Pressure

WVEL Health Watch: Heart Failure/High Blood Pressure

(Photo By Flickr User Morgan)   Heart failure is real, and it often begins with high blood pressure; a silent killer in the African American community. If you aren’t experiencing high blood pressure, then you most likely know someone who is. According to the American Heart Association, more than 40% of Blacks are living with…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Michael Strahan

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Michael Strahan

(Photo By Flickr User City Year)   Former football star & TV personality Michael Strahan, is leaving the daily talk show he co-hosts with Kelly Ripa to work full-time on “Good Morning America.” According to blackamericaweb.com, ABC said earlier this week that a search for Strahan’s replacement will begin in the fall. The former New…MORE

WVEL Money Watch: Garage Sales

WVEL Money Watch: Garage Sales

(Photo By Flickr User Mark Nye)   “Well family, as the season & weather change, the garage sale season has once again arrived and there will be lots of shopping going on!” According to chicagotribune.com and s-jr.com, there are the top 10 things you need to do to make the most money at your garage…MORE

CityLink And Peoria Chiefs

CityLink And Peoria Chiefs

(Photo By Flickr User Timothy Takemoto)   CityLink Partners with the Peoria Chiefs to Offer Discount on Chiefs Tickets During 2016 Season. CityLink is partnering with the Peoria Chiefs to offer a $3 discount for Chiefs tickets on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday game days all season long. CityLink customers with a valid $3 Day Pass dated for…MORE

WVEL Community Scene: Pray For The Cure

WVEL Community Scene: Pray For The Cure

(Photo By Flickr User waterrose)   “Pray For The Cure Peoria; First Thursday In May!” Salem Lutheran Church of Peoria, will be hosting the 13th annual Pray for the Cure at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 5th. Come for this ecumenical prayer service which enhances the needs of breast cancer survivors. Prayers and music by South…MORE

WVEL News Scope/Health Watch: OSF Medical Center Cities Awarded

WVEL News Scope/Health Watch: OSF Medical Center Cities Awarded

(Photo By Flickr User Presidencia de la República Mexicana)   “Galesburg, IL, Bloomington, IL, and Alton. IL, congratulations for a job well done and being awarded the Outstanding Patient Experience Award!” According to cinewsnow.com, OSF Medical Centers Saint Joseph in Bloomington, Saint Mary in Galesburg, and Saint Anthony Health Center in Alton, have all received the Outstanding…MORE

WVEL Health Watch: Children’s Hospital Of Illinois

WVEL Health Watch: Children’s Hospital Of Illinois

(Photo By Flickr User David Erickson)   The Children’s Hospital of Illinois makes top 30 international list. The hospital ranks 24th in the world of the most technologically advanced children’s hospitals. According to topmasterinhealthcare.com & cinewsnow.com, in 2013, the Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center made headlines around the world for completing…MORE

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