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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

WVEL News Scope: Winterfest At The Peoria Civic Center

WVEL News Scope: Winterfest At The Peoria Civic Center

(Photo By Flickr User k4dordy)     Peoria’s Newest Holiday Tradition will be 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 39-day event will give central Illinois…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch:  2nd Annual Color The Way To Clean Water 5K Run

WVEL Summer Watch: 2nd Annual Color The Way To Clean Water 5K Run

(Photo By Flickr Derek Barrett)     Laura Bradley Park will be filled with flying colors and runners as they host the 2nd Annual Color The Way To Clean Water 5K on Saturday, September 5th.   The fun run will kick off at 10:00 a.m. at Laura Bradley Park and is sponsored by Bradley University co-ed…MORE

WVEL Community Scene: 27th Annual Duck Race

WVEL Community Scene: 27th Annual Duck Race

(Photo By Flickr User Harry (Howard) Potts)   The 27th Annual Duck Race benefiting The Center for Prevention of Abuse will kick off at Noon with the race beginning at 2 pm at the Eastside Centre in East Peoria, IL. A fundraiser for the organization, cost to adopt a duck is $5. Winning ducks are selected…MORE

WVEL News Watch: Early Voting

WVEL News Watch: Early Voting

(Photo By Flickr User carnagenyc) Make your voice heard? Want to make a difference? Get out and exercise you right to vote! Early voting is underway for 18th District Special Election. Voters who are looking to cast their ballots in the 18th District Special Election can get an early start. According to cinewsnow.com, early voting began…MORE

WVEL Holiday Watch: 27th Annual Illinois Blues Festival

WVEL Holiday Watch: 27th Annual Illinois Blues Festival

(Photo By Flickr User Kasra Ganjavi)   Considered one of the top blues festivals in the Midwest, come & join in the first weekend in September for the 27th Annual Illinois Blues Festival at Riverfront Park in Peoria, IL! This festival is going to be 2 Days of Sun-Sational Blues featuring three stages of entertainment featuring Jonny…MORE

WVEL Sports Watch: Coach Lou Henson

WVEL Sports Watch: Coach Lou Henson

(Photo By Flickr User Jimmy Emerson, DVM)     All-time Winning Illini Basketball Coach Lou Henson, will have his name on State Farm Center. According to fightingillini.com,  University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced earlier this week that the basketball court at State Farm Center would from now…MORE

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