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WVEL Food Watch: Pancakes With Purpose

WVEL Food Watch: Pancakes With Purpose

(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart)   “Come on and feel the power of free….pancakes!” Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP restaurants have raised nearly $20 million to support charities in the communities in which they operate. On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, from 7am to 7pm, guests from around the world…MORE

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 3A/4A Girls Basketball State Finals

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 3A/4A Girls Basketball State Finals

(Photo By Flickr User Charles Taber)   “Who will be crowned “IHSA Queens Of The Court?” The question was so nice, we had to ask you twice! The Road To Redbird, Part Two (The Final Chapter) concludes on this weekend in Normal. IL! March Madness has begun and we are set for a few IHSA…MORE

WVEL Gospel Scope: 2016 Stellar Awards Winners

WVEL Gospel Scope: 2016 Stellar Awards Winners

(Photo By Flickr User The MEPR Agency)   “And the winner is….” Celebrating Gospel Music’s Best, the Stellar Awards has now become the premier Gospel event that recognizes and honors African-American artists. The 2016 Stellar Awards Winners are as follows:   Category #1: ARTIST OF THE YEAR ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF…MORE

WVEL Sweet Deals Of The Week: 2nd Street Smokehouse

WVEL Sweet Deals Of The Week: 2nd Street Smokehouse

(Photo By Flickr User Alex Shamis)   Take the short drive to Chillicothe, IL to experience the new name in Southern eats and hospitality!!! 2nd Street Bar is under new ownership and has been reborn into 2nd Street Smokehouse Pub & Eatery! After completing lots up updates and renovations, they now bring you that Southern…MORE

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 1A/2A Girls Basketball State Finals Rewind

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 1A/2A Girls Basketball State Finals Rewind

(Photo By Flickr User Eric Wong)   Who was crowned “IHSA Queens Of The Court?” The Road To Redbird, Part One began on last weekend in Normal. IL for Class 1A & 2A; just in case you missed it, here is a quick glance to see who made “Top Queen” of their court! (winners are…MORE

WVEL Black History Today: February 29th

WVEL Black History Today: February 29th

(Photo By Flickr User Rossano (aka Bud Care))   Black History Today for February 29th: 1940- Hattie McDaniel known for her supporting roles became the first African-American to win the Oscar Award for her role as ‘Mammy’ in the movie ‘Gone With The Wind’ on this day. Not only was she the first African-American to receive…MORE

WVEL Black History Weekend Today: February 27th And 28th

WVEL Black History Weekend Today: February 27th And 28th

(Photo By Flickr User jinnrouge)   Black History Weekend Today for February 27th & 28th: February 27th: 1833- Maria W. Steward delivered one of the four speeches which confirmed her place in history as the first American-born woman to give public lectures. 1844- Independence Day for Dominican Republic 1869- Congress adopted the 15th constitutional amendment, making it illegal…MORE

WVEL Sweet Deals: Garners Pizza And Wings

WVEL Sweet Deals: Garners Pizza And Wings

(Photo By Flickr User brett jordan)   If you are hungry for some pizza, wings, sandwiches, or appetizers, have we got a “Sweet Deal” for you! The “Sweet Deal” of the week comes from Garners Pizza & Wings in Morton! Garners Pizza & Wings in Morton, IL is a pizza restaurant.that serves delicious pizza, wings,…MORE

WVEL Black History Today: February 26th

WVEL Black History Today: February 26th

(Photo By Flickr User Franklin & Marshall College)   Black History Today for February 26th: 1869- Fifteenth Amendment guaranteeing the right to vote sent to the states for ratification. 1870- Black leader of the Union League, Wyatt Outlaw,  lynched in Alamance County, NC. 1877- At a conference in the Wormley Hotel in Washington, representatives of Rutherford B. Hayes and representatives…MORE

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 1A/2A Girls Basketball State Finals

WVEL/IHSA Insider: 2016 Class 1A/2A Girls Basketball State Finals

(Photo By Flickr User Marcus Balcher)   Who will be crowned “IHSA Queens Of The Court?” The Road To Redbird, Part One begins on this weekend in Normal. IL; let the February Fever begin! Here is a quick glance to see who will be matching basketball wits at Redbird Arena:   Class 1A Semifinals: Friday,…MORE

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