Category Archives: Top Stories

WVEL Entertainment Scope: The Oprah Winfrey Cookbook
(Photo By Flickr User Alan Light)According to Associated Press and blackamericaweb.com, to launch her own book imprint, Oprah Winfrey is releasing her first cookbook!Oprah Winfrey's book will be entit...
Syndicated Author Jun 16, 2016

WVEL Community Scene: Peoria Musicfest And Wellness Fair
(Photo By Flickr User The Forum News) The 1st Peoria Musicfest and Wellness Fair, aims to promote community and reinvestment in Peoria's South End Area.The free, public event, happening from 12no...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2016

WVEL IHSA Insider: EastSide Centre Has Been Awarded Class 1A Boys’ Soccer State Finals
(Photo By Flickr User Rama V) According to ihsa.org, the IHSA Board of Directors met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the IHSA office in Bloomington, IL earlier this week, and awarded the...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2016

Steamboat Days Festival Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User David Feltkamp) “Are you ready to get rolling on the Riverfront?”The 45th annual Steamboat Days Festival combines a bigger, better carnival, delicious food and d...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2016

WVEL Health Watch: Hot Showers Vs. Cold Showers
(Photo By Flickr User Eliot Phillips) Cold showers are usually thought to be bad, something that you only give to your worst enemies.In fact, some people love to get in a hot shower at the end of...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2016

WVEL Summer Scene: Elmwood Strawberry Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Sandy/Chuck Harris) Get ready for the Elmwood Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 4th in downtown Elmwood, IL!This upcoming event will feature strawberry trea...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2016

Glen Oak Park Family Flicks Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) "Alright everybody, who's up for going to the Family Flick Movies?"Once again, we’re putting a family-friendly reminder about enjoying full-length, family...
Syndicated Author May 31, 2016

WVEL Travel Watch: Best And Worst Staycation Cities Of 2016
(Photo By Flickr User ganesh) With Summer upon us and nearly 66% of Americans not planning to take a vacation this year, According to WalletHub (the personal-finance website), they released its r...
Syndicated Author May 31, 2016

WVEL Health Watch: Eye Strain
(Photo By Flickr User bark) Momma always said, "Don't sit too close to the TV or it'll ruin your eyes!"The new pearls of wisdom should be, "Don't look at your phone/computer screen too much or it...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2016

WVEL Family Watch: Daily Pet Owner Habits
(Photo By Flickr User reader of the pack) We are all creatures of habit. Even our furry family members crave the comfort of knowing what time breakfast is served and when to expect a cuddle or wa...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2016