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WVEL Family Watch: Discover The Dinosaurs At The Civic Center

WVEL Family Watch: Discover The Dinosaurs At The Civic Center

  (Photo By Flickr User Liza Lagman Sperl) 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 learning, discovery, and fun! Discover the Dinosaurs…MORE

WVEL Sports Beat: Moses Malone (1955-2015)

WVEL Sports Beat: Moses Malone (1955-2015)

(Photo By Flickr User Basket Streaming)   The “Chairman Of The Boards” and NBA All-Star Legend Moses Malone, has passed away. The cause of Malone’s death wasn’t released immediately, but league statements suggested it was unexpected.   Moses Eugene Malone, was born on March 23, 1955, in Petersburg, VA, He was selected by the Utah Stars…MORE

WVEL Fall Watch: 53th Annual Peoria Fine Art Fair

WVEL Fall Watch: 53th Annual Peoria Fine Art Fair

  (Photo By Flickr User Timothy Reddy) In its 53rd year as Peoria’s largest art event, the fine art fair continues the tradition in our art enthusiastic city! As one of the oldest art fairs in the country, the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair is nationally recognized for it picture-perfect riverfront setting, 150 jury-selected…MORE

WVEL Community Scene: Taste Of Washington

WVEL Community Scene: Taste Of Washington

(Photo By Flickr User thisisbossi)     Get yourself ready for The Taste of Washington 2015, coming to Washington, IL!   Visitors to the Taste are invited to pull up a chair (or bring your own lawn chair!) in the eating area where several businesses will be sponsoring a table. There will also be seating…MORE

WVEL Community Scene: Morton Pumpkin Festival

WVEL Community Scene: Morton Pumpkin Festival

(Photo by Flickr User Doug Pieper) Each September, in celebration of the pumpkin canning season, the city of Morton, IL hosts the Morton Pumpkin Festival. 2015 will be the Festival’s 49th year. Come and celebrate with them!     History about the Morton Pumpkin Festival:   In 1967, the first Morton Pumpkin Festival was organized…MORE

WVEL Community Scene: Pekin Merigold Festival

WVEL Community Scene: Pekin Merigold Festival

(Photo By Flickr User Pete Zarria)   The first Pekin Merigold Festival was held in 1973, and now, young and old look forward to this yearly, after Labor Day weekend event. The 2015 Pekin Marigold Festival will be held at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin, IL starting on Thursday, September 10th. This year’s festival will…MORE

WVEL News Watch: Cooling Centers

WVEL News Watch: Cooling Centers

(Photo By Flickr User Philip Shoffner)   The city of Peoria, IL wants to remind the public that cooling centers are always available. As part of his Keep Cool Illinois campaign, the Governor has made over 120 state facilities available as cooling centers. The cooling centers will provide Illinoisans a place to stay cool and…MORE

WVEL News Scope: CityLink Labor Day Schedule

WVEL News Scope: CityLink Labor Day Schedule

(Photo By Flickr User Lindsay Attaway)   In observance of the Labor Day holiday, CityLink and CityLift will not offer service on Monday, September 7th.   On Sunday, September 6th, the last lineup departs from the Transit Center at 7:30pm, and then all buses will return to the garage after reaching the end of the…MORE

WVEL Holiday Watch: Illinois Blues Festival Reminder

WVEL Holiday Watch: Illinois Blues Festival Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User mpburrows)   If you are interested in attending the 27th Annual Illinois Blues Festival, take a glimpse of what will be happening on this event, right now!   Considered one of the top blues festivals in the Midwest, come & join in the first weekend in September for the 27th Annual…MORE

WVEL News Watch: Heat Schedule For Peoria Area Schools

WVEL News Watch: Heat Schedule For Peoria Area Schools

(Photo By Flickr User alamosbasement)     Because of the temperatures being in the 90-degree range, a heat schedule has prompted Peoria Public Schools to dismiss classes early for the rest of the week. According to cinewsnow.com, starting today students will be dismissed early depending on their building.   The heat schedule listing for area schools are…MORE

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