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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

WVEL Auto Watch: Winter Automobile Preperation

WVEL Auto Watch: Winter Automobile Preperation

(Photo By Flickr User Nicholas Erwin)   With the 4-lettered word being the main talked about subject in the forecast this upcoming winter season, we all have to start getting our vehicles are ready for the winter weather. There’s a lot that you can do yourself. Even if you’re not typically one to work on…MORE

Inside The Numbers: Thanksgiving

Inside The Numbers: Thanksgiving

(Photo By Flickr User Ian Freimuth)   The Thanksgiving holiday is only a few days away; family & friends from near and far will be gathering around the dinner table to “gobble-gobble” up the goodies and give thanks.   While you’re thinking about what you are thankful for this Turkey Day, we wanted to share a few informational statistics…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Illinois/Northwestern- The Windy City Series

WVEL Sports Scope: Illinois/Northwestern- The Windy City Series

(Photo By Flickr User David Wilson)   The Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats return to historic Soldier Field in 2015 for the Windy City Series!   The University Of Illinois will be hosting in-state rival Northwestern University at the home of the Chicago Bears and battle for the “Land Of Lincoln Trophy” to close…MORE

Winterfest Reminder

Winterfest Reminder

  (Photo By Flickr User Kevin Oliver) Sending a reminder to join in with Peoria’s Newest Holiday Tradition making its debut on Thanksgiving Weekend!   The SMG Managed Peoria Civic Center and PNC Bank are proud to announce the inaugural PNC Winterfest, Peoria’s newest holiday tradition, coming to downtown Peoria on Friday, November 27th. This…MORE

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