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WVEL News Scope: Chillicothe Fireworks Show
(Photo By Flickr User peaceful-jp-scenery)Due to recent flooding, the Chillicothe 4th of July event will be moved to Three Sisters Park.The public can enter through the main entrance off of Rout...
Syndicated Author Jun 29, 2015

WVEL Holiday Watch: Fireworks Spectacular At Glen Oak
(Photo By Flickr User Chris)The Annual Fireworks Spectacular at Glen Oak Amphitheatre will take place from 4pm - 10pm with live entertainment and fireworks on Friday, July 3rd in Peoria, IL. Admission...
Syndicated Author Jun 29, 2015

WVEL Holiday Scene: 4th Of July Backyard BBQ
(Photo By Flickr User something.from.nancy)Backyard BBQAll you can eat! The best seat in town!It’s the 2015 4th of July Backyard BBQ at the Peoria Riverfront Museum!This Backyard BBQ includes as...
Syndicated Author Jun 26, 2015

WVEL Health Watch: Teeth & Toothpaste
(Photo By Flickr User Kenneth Lu)The first thing people notice about you is your smile.Sure you get compliments all the time, but you can't have a beautiful smile without healthy, white teeth.But as m...
Syndicated Author Jun 25, 2015

17th Annual River City Soul Fest Tickets
Peoria RiverFront(Photo By Flickr User Wizard298)One of the Peoria’s signature events returns to the RiverFront in August 2015!Tickets for the 17th Annual River City Soul Fest, which features tw...
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2015

WVEL Travel Watch: Macomb Heritage Days
Macomb Heritage Days(Photo By Flickr User Rodney Campbell)The 33rd Annual Macomb Heritage Days will be held Thursday June 25-Sunday June 28, 2015 in historic downtown Macomb, IL. The Heritage Days the...
Syndicated Author Jun 23, 2015

WVEL Health Watch: Beating High Blood Pressure With Super Foods
(Photo By Flickr User Morgan)According to lovelivehealth.com uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to kidney damage, eye damage, cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke and several other seri...
Syndicated Author Jun 23, 2015

Peoria Chiefs: 2015 Midwest League All-Star Game
Midwest League All-Star Game(Photo By Flickr User Joel Dinda)This year, Chiefs All-Stars won't have to travel as far.Oscar Mercado’s speed on the bases this spring has ensured the shortstop will...
Syndicated Author Jun 22, 2015

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Louis Johnson (1955-2015)
(Photo By Flickr User Jeremy Cain) Louis Johnson, founding member and one-half of funk band The Brothers Johnson who is widely hailed as one of the greatest bass players, has died.Accor...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2015

WVEL Sports Watch: Harlem Globetrotter Basketball Great Marques Haynes, Dies
(Photo By Flickr User JeromeG111)Marques Haynes, often called the greatest dribbler in basketball history and Harlem Globetrotter legend, died last week in Plano, TX, of natural causes.According...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2015


