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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

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

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