Category Archives: Top Stories

The Illinois State Fair Smartphone App
(Photo By Flickr User CAFNR) "Do you want to know your way around the Illinois State Fair On Your Smartphone? Yep, They've Got An App For That!"The people who are heading to the Illinois State Fa...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2017

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Celebrity Family Feud Will Be Returning For Season Number 4
(Photo By Flickr User Katie Morrow) “Survey says... ABC-TV wants more Celebrity Family Feud!” The network has renewed their summer game show for a fourth season.According to tvseriesf...
Syndicated Author Aug 9, 2017

WVEL Summer Scene: 88th Annual Bud Billiken Parade
(Photo By Flickr User Daniel X O’Neill) The Bud Billiken Back To School Parade is the second largest parade in the United States, It has grown into an institution with participation from ac...
Syndicated Author Aug 8, 2017

36th Annual Taste Of Peoria Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Geoffrey Fairchild) The 36th Annual Taste of Peoria will be held on this Wednesday at the Peoria Riverfront!The Taste of Peoria has a block party atmosphere where you can en...
Syndicated Author Aug 7, 2017

WVEL News Scope: Prep Courses + Job Fair = Coming To Decatur, IL
(Photo By Flickr User JAXPORT) A central Illinois lawmaker will be involved in a push to help people find jobs.According to wandtv.com, State Rep. Sue Scherer (D) is partnering with Workforce Inv...
Syndicated Author Aug 4, 2017

19th Annual River City Soul Fest Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User wizard298) Peoria's signature event returns to the RiverFront on this weekend!Celebrate the heritage and legacy of America's music at the 2017 River City Soul Fest, Friday a...
Syndicated Author Aug 3, 2017

WVEL News Scope: McDonald’s App + Ice Cream = Big Glitch
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) A McDonald’s promotion for free ice cream cones to celebrate National Ice Cream Day went awry because of a glitch with the fast food giant’s mobile ...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2017

HOI Fair Today Finale/Weekend Edition: 7/22/2017
(Photo By Flickr User Susanne Nilsson) The 68th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair concludes at the EXPO Gardens in Peoria, IL for the final time on Saturday!Here's a sneak peak at what's happening at...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2017

HOI Fair Today: 7/21/2017
(Photo By Flickr User Hannah Bluedawn) It's Day 4 of the HOI Fair in Peoria, IL!Here is your chance to have some fun at the EXPO Gardens and be a part of the 68th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair.Le...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2017

HOI Fair Today: 7/20/2017
(Photo By Flickr User Helena Peixoto) Stop out to Peoria's Expo Gardens for the 68th Annual HOI Fair!Get ready for day number 3 which will be filled with delicious food, fun, and plenty of entert...
Syndicated Author Jul 20, 2017


