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WVEL News Scope: Central Illinois Minor League Rankings

WVEL News Scope: Central Illinois Minor League Rankings

(Photo By Flickr User Nekonomist)     It’s no minor accomplishment. According to Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal and cinewsnow.com, ranks Peoria 18th in its new list of the country’s top minor league markets. This ranking is higher than larger cities like Hartford, CT (40th), Omaha, NE (56th), Dayton, OH (66th) and Birmingham, AL (95th).…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Today Finale: 8/21/2015

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Today Finale: 8/21/2015

(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)     Well family, the weekend has finally arrived and also the last Friday of the Illinois State Fair! Today’s theme of the ISF is  Futures for Kids Day. Let’s find out to see what’s going on with the last Friday of the Illinois State Fair, today!   Friday,…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/20/2015

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/20/2015

(Photo By Flickr User Randy Von Liski)       Hey family, welcome to day Number 8 of the Illinois State Fair! If you want to join in to see the State Fair happenings on this day, then you’ve come to the right place!   Thursday, August 20th – Democrat Day:   Illinois Democrats host…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/19/2015

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/19/2015

(Photo By Flickr User Randy Von Liski)     Hot fun in the Summertime is still going on in the Capital City! If you want to join in on the summer fun, check out to see what’s happening with day number 7 of the Illinois State Fair today.   Wednesday, August 19th – Governor’s Day:…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/18/2015

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/18/2015

(Photo By Flickr User Randy Von Liski)   Today is day number 6 of the Illinois State Fair! If you want to take a look at what’s going on with the ISF, check out today’s highlights and see how you can join in on this Summer Celebration!   Tuesday, August 18th – Agriculture Day: Illinois…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/17/2015

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/17/2015

(Photo By Flickr User Randy Von Liski)   If you are making plans to be at the Illinois State Fair, click on and check out what’s happening with the ISF on this day!   Monday, August 17 – Senior Citizens Day/Scout Day: Fair visitors 60 and older are admitted to the fairgrounds for free. Special…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Weekend Today: 8/15 + 8/16/2015

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Weekend Today: 8/15 + 8/16/2015

  (Photo By Flickr User Randy Von Liski) The first official weekend of the Illinois State Fair has come and all are welcome to attend! Get the 4-1-1 on what will be happening on Saturday and Sunday inside the Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Edition.   Saturday, August 15th – City of Springfield/Local Officials Day:…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/14/2015

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/14/2015

(Photo By Flickr User Randy Von Liski) See what’s happening in the State Capital with a glimpse of the Illinois State Fair, Today! Today, it’s Opening Day at the ISF you can join in with them as they celebrate the County Fairs and Horse Racing Day! More than 70 county fair queens and 105 fairs and…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/13/2015

WVEL Summer Watch: Illinois State Fair Today-8/13/2015

(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) Get ready to have fun in the Capital City as the Illinois State Fair begins with Preview Night! Preview Night is the unofficial start of the fair with the Twilight Parade and discounted rides. The parade starts at 6pm from 9th Street & North Grand Avenue to the…MORE

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