Category Archives: Homepage

WVEL News Scope: Downtown Peoria Parking Meters

WVEL News Scope: Downtown Peoria Parking Meters

  (Photo By Flickr User Peter Roome)   Taking the wrong angle in downtown Peoria, could cost you! Buckle up and hold tight because the meters are back!   (Photo By Flickr User Andrew Huff)   According to cinewsnow.com, since July, River City residents have had several weeks to learn how to back in when parking…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: FLOTUS Gets Animated With Doc McStuffins

WVEL Entertainment Scope: FLOTUS Gets Animated With Doc McStuffins

(Photo By Flickr User DFID – UK Department for International Development)   First Lady Michelle Obama is paying a visit to the children’s animated series “Doc McStuffins!”   According to the Associated Press and blackamericaweb.com, in the special Doc McStuffins episode, the cartoon Mrs. Obama invites Doc and other kids who are making a difference in…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Watch:  Cam Newton

WVEL Entertainment Watch: Cam Newton

(Photo By Flickr User Keith Allison)   “You gotta understand Cam loves the kids, Cam loves the kids!”   Carolina Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton, will be starring in his own Nickelodeon series to help make their dreams come true entitled I Wanna Be. According to blackamericaweb.com and The Stashed, the show’s all about giving back and…MORE

Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet Reminder

Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Virginia Guard Public Affairs)   Just a friendly reminder to join in on the last Tuesday in September for the 2015 Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet being held at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom!   The 2015 Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet will be hosted by Teen Challenge Peoria.…MORE

Discover The Dinosaurs Reminder

Discover The Dinosaurs Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Liza Lagman Sperl)     Just a friendly reminder to come experience up to 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs as they invade Peoria Civic Center!     Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of pre-historic life in an environment of…MORE

WVEL Money Watch: Falling Gas Prices

WVEL Money Watch: Falling Gas Prices

(Photo By Flickr User Andrew Taylor)     Prices at the pump took another dip this past week.   Peoria Area residents are now paying $2.18 per gallon. In Bloomington, the average price is $2.16 per gallon. Compare this price to the national average of $2.85 and we should have a little extra green in…MORE

WVEL News Scope: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

WVEL News Scope: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

(Photo By Flickr User U.S. Pacific Fleet)   If you have expired or unused prescription drugs, they can be safely disposed of on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.   This Prescription Drug Take Back Day will happen on On Saturday, September 26th, between 10am – 2pm. Senator David Koehler and the Peoria Substance Abuse Prevention…MORE

WVEL Fall Watch: Wildlife Prairie Park Harvest Days

WVEL Fall Watch: Wildlife Prairie Park Harvest Days

(Photo By Flickr User Yi-Liang (Lucas) Liu)   Come celebrate the Fall Season with Wildlife Prairie Park!   Harvest Days is a two-day event on Saturday, September 26th & Sunday, September 27th.   Activities for Harvest Days include: Hayrack rides Education Programs Games Crafts Fall Food for purchase   Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: Regular daily…MORE

WVEL Travel Watch: Knox County/Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive

WVEL Travel Watch: Knox County/Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive

(Photo By Flickr User actoraine)     Join in with Knox County & Spoon River Valley for a celebration of rural heritage the first two weekends in October!   About Knox County Scenic Drive: The Knox County Scenic Drive is a self-guided car tour, allowing you to navigate your way through the small towns of…MORE

WVEL Community Watch: Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet

WVEL Community Watch: Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet

(Photo By Flickr User Virginia Guard Public Affairs)   Join in on the last Tuesday in September for the 2015 Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet being held at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom! The 2015 Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet is coming soon and will be hosted by Teen Challenge Peoria.   This…MORE

U.S. News

World News