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WVEL Community Scene: Frosty 5K

WVEL Community Scene: Frosty 5K

(Photo By Flickr User Steve Baker)   Join in and catch the Frosty 5K on the Peoria Riverfront! The Frosty 5K for Family Core is coming up on Saturday, January 30, 2016. If you register before Sunday, January 10th, you are guaranteed a t-shirt. For registration, go to https://register.chronotrack.com. After the race, a Post-Race awards ceremony…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Bishop TD Jakes’ Talk Show Gets The Green-Light

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Bishop TD Jakes’ Talk Show Gets The Green-Light

(Photo By Flickr User Michael Lubieniecki)   “Get ready, get ready, get ready, Bishop T.D. Jakes has been given the green-light for his talk show!” According to elev8.hellobeautiful.com, Jakes is taking the talk show plunge with a syndicated series targeted for a fall 2016 debut. Jakes has been pursued on and off for years by distributors for…MORE

Christmas Tree Tips

Christmas Tree Tips

(Photo By Flickr User Bill Abbott)   “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are your branches!” Around this time every year, many who opt to use real trees find they dry out before the height of the season! Here are a five ways to extend the life of your tree: 1) Cut a…MORE

Top 10: Christmas Cities In Illinois

Top 10: Christmas Cities In Illinois

(Photo By Flickr User Jackie) “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas……” Well, a whole lot of Christmas in these Land Of Lincoln towns! According to onlyinyourstate.com, the top ten towns across Illinois that have decorations, activities and a certain je ne sais quoi (quality) to really get you in the holiday mood. The 10 of…MORE

WVEL Holiday Watch: Skate With Santa

WVEL Holiday Watch: Skate With Santa

(Photo By Flickr User Rojer)   Owens Center will be holding a Special Holiday Public Skate With Santa! Join Santa at Owens Center for the annual Skate With Santa Saturday, December 19th from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Admission is $4 for 12 and under, $5 for adults, $4 for seniors plus a $3 skate rental. Owens…MORE

WVEL Holiday Watch: The Journal Star Christmas Sing

WVEL Holiday Watch: The Journal Star Christmas Sing

(Photo By Flickr User JLS Photography – Alaska)   Bring the family out to sing your favorite Christmas songs at the Journal Star Christmas Sing! This fun family event is taking place at the Great Hall in the Peoria Civic Center at 7pm on Wednesday, December 16th. This event is free, parking is free, and the…MORE

WVEL Sports Beat: Ben Zobrist Signs With The Chicago Cubs

WVEL Sports Beat: Ben Zobrist Signs With The Chicago Cubs

(Photo By Flickr User Arturo Pardavila III)   Eureka, IL native, 2-time MLB All-Star and World Series Champion Ben Zobrist, agrees to play and and take his talents to the Windy City! According to cinewsnow.com, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly added one of the game’s most versatile stars to their roster. The ball club agreed to a…MORE

WVEL Holiday Watch: Shall We Dance On Ice

WVEL Holiday Watch: Shall We Dance On Ice

(Photo By Flickr User David) Round up the family and check out this star studded holiday event! Shall We Dance on Ice will be presented at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL. This event will be hosted by Kristi Yamaguchi and Rumer Willis, the show will feature performances by superstar dancers including Dmitry Chaplin, Chelsie…MORE

CWTC And Chili’s Give Back Fundraiser Reminder

CWTC And Chili’s Give Back Fundraiser Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart)   CWTC’s “Give Back Fundraiser,” is continuing with Chili’s in Peoria and East Peoria through the end of the year! The community fundraiser began in October and proceeds directly benefit programs and services for CWTC consumers.   Patti Gratton, Executive Director for CWTC, says, “We are so grateful to…MORE

WVEL Holiday Watch: Folepi’s Winter Wonderland

WVEL Holiday Watch: Folepi’s Winter Wonderland

(Photo By Flickr User Steven Saus)   Folepi’s Winter Wonderland is a drive of oohs and aahs; make sure you drive over and join in on the holiday celebration! The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event! Folepi’s Winter Wonderland features the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other…MORE

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