Category Archives: Homepage

WVEL Holiday Watch: The Santa Cause 5K Race

WVEL Holiday Watch: The Santa Cause 5K Race

(Photo By Flickr User RVwithTito)   Join in on the inaugural Santa Cause 5k Race in Peoria, IL! The Santa Cause 5K Race inaugural event will begin at the Gateway Building on the Peoria Riverfront in at 10am and will go throughout the Downtown Warehouse District to show-case major improvements to the area. Registration is…MORE

WVEL Holiday Scene: Christmas With The Animals At Wildlife Prairie Park

WVEL Holiday Scene: Christmas With The Animals At Wildlife Prairie Park

(Photo By Flickr User Thirteenth Nile)   Celebrate the Season of Giving by working with Park Staff to create toys for the animals! Christmas with the Animals will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park in two sessions: one from 10am – 12noon or 1pm – 3pm where you can celebrate the season of giving by…MORE

Peoria Jingle Bell Run/Walk For Arthritis Reminder

Peoria Jingle Bell Run/Walk For Arthritis Reminder

  (Photo By Flickr User Maine Running Photos)   Just reminding the family to join in and Help Fight Arthritis with the Peoria Jingle Bell Run/Walk coming the first Saturday in December! Participants dress in costumes appropriate for the season and those with a bib will receive free admission to the Peoria Park District’s Klondike Festival.…MORE

WVEL Road Watch: Impaired Driving Prevention

WVEL Road Watch: Impaired Driving Prevention

(Photo By Flickr User davebloggs007)   The month of December is “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.” The nation saw a slight decline in traffic deaths during 2014. However, an increase in estimated fatalities during the first six months of this year reveals a need to reinvigorate the fight against deadly behavior on America’s roads. According…MORE

WVEL Sports Watch: Big Ten/ACC Men’s Basketball Challenge

WVEL Sports Watch: Big Ten/ACC Men’s Basketball Challenge

(Photo By Flickr User Jerome Carpenter) It’s that time of the year again; it’s time for the “NCAA Kings Of The Basketball Court” to battle out in the 17th Annual Big Ten/ACC Men’s Basketball Challenge! Since 1999, this men’s basketball showdown event happens every late November and early December. According to bigten.org, the Big Ten/ACC Challenge…MORE

2015 Thanksgiving Day Feast At Wildlife Prairie Park

2015 Thanksgiving Day Feast At Wildlife Prairie Park

(Photo By Flickr User tuchodi)   Enjoy a great Thanksgiving Feast being held at Wildlife Prairie Park!   Wildlife Prairie Park will host the 2015 Thanksgiving Day Feast from 11am- 2pm! They will be serving traditional Thanksgiving foods such as mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, apple pie, and much more (Turkey, beef, and fish will be available).…MORE

WVEL Holiday Watch: Peoria Chiefs Black Friday Sale

WVEL Holiday Watch: Peoria Chiefs Black Friday Sale

(Photo By Flickr User Peter Miller)   Hey baseball fans, do you want to save big for the holidays? Catch up with the Peoria Chiefs Black Friday Sale at the Firehouse Team Store!   Here are some of the items that will be on display for this upcoming holiday sale: 40% off t-shirts and hats…MORE

128th Annual Santa Claus Parade Reminder

128th Annual Santa Claus Parade Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User mlutfi)   “Live from the River City, it’s America’s longest running holiday parade returns to the area on Thanksgiving Weekend!” Just sending the family out a reminder on the 128th Annual Santa Claus Parade will be taking place on Friday, November 27th (Thanksgiving Friday) beginning at 10:15am in Peoria, IL. Join in on…MORE

WVEL Food Watch: Turkey Frying Safety Tips

WVEL Food Watch: Turkey Frying Safety Tips

(Photo By Flickr User Henry Alva)   It’s hard to beat the speed of deep-frying a turkey; or the irresistible flavor and juiciness that result after it’s been cooked!   According to State Farm, they say that turkey fryers have the potential to cause fire and serious injury. They also say that if you plan…MORE

WVEL Holiday Watch: Thanksgiving Safety Food Tips

WVEL Holiday Watch: Thanksgiving Safety Food Tips

(Photo By Flickr User Tim Sackton)   When you have a variety of different dishes to prepare on Thanksgiving, food safety is very important.   According to State Farm, they have a list of tips to do when preparing your feast:   1) Keep everything clean: -Scrub hands with soap under warm water for 20 seconds. Do…MORE

U.S. News

World News