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19th Annual River City Soul Fest

19th Annual River City Soul Fest

(Photo By Flickr User Red Touch Media)   Tickets for the 19th Annual River City Soul Fest, which features two nights of national Gospel and R&B acts, are on sale right now! Peoria’s signature event returns to the RiverFront on the first weekend of August 2017! Celebrate the heritage and legacy of America’s music at the…MORE

16th Annual Backpack Peoria Drive

16th Annual Backpack Peoria Drive

(Photo By Flickr User Alberto Ziveri)   Backpack Peoria is where Dream Center Peoria gives away over 2,500 backpacks loaded with school supplies for children in need. Mission Peoria participants work throughout the week to help pull off the biggest outreach event in the city. Backpack Peoria  is an annual event that provides children with backpacks…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: 2017 Chicago Bears Football Training Camp

WVEL Sports Scope: 2017 Chicago Bears Football Training Camp

(Photo By Flickr User chedder)   The 2017 Chicago Bears Training Camp will be held at Ward Field (on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University) in Bourbonnais, IL. Located about 60 miles south of Chicago, the Bears Training Camp will allow fans an opportunity to watch the team practice for FREE. The Bears announced their…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: 2017 Indianapolis Colts Football Training Camp

WVEL Sports Scope: 2017 Indianapolis Colts Football Training Camp

(Photo By Flickr User Josh Hallett)   The Indianapolis Colts will conduct their 2017 summer training camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. Practices will be closed to the public, but fans will have the opportunity to attend two off-site practices at local venues. OPEN PRACTICE INFORMATION- Sunday, July 30th: Colts Training…MORE

WVEL ISF Scope: Two Hit Game Shows Are Coming To The 2017 Illinois State Fair

WVEL ISF Scope: Two Hit Game Shows Are Coming To The 2017 Illinois State Fair

(Photo By Flickr User Kevin Sandlee)   Two popular televised games shows are making their way to the Illinois State Fair! Do you have what it takes to compete? Online registration is now open for those brave enough to compete at the 2017 Illinois State Fair. This year, the Illinois State Fair will be hosting…MORE

WVEL News Scope: McDonald’s App + Ice Cream = Big Glitch

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 app. According to The Associated Press & wgem.com, McDonald’s offered a free vanilla cone to its app users on last Sunday. But…MORE

HOI Fair Today Finale/Weekend Edition: 7/22/2017

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 the HOI Fair Finale for Saturday: Events for Saturday, July 22, 2017: 10am- Sheep Judging – Open Show Breeding…MORE

HOI Fair Today: 7/21/2017

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. Let’s take a closer look to see what is happening today at the HOI…MORE

HOI Fair Today: 7/20/2017

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 entertainment for the whole family! There really is something for everyone at this year’s fair like carnival rides, truck and…MORE

HOI Fair Today: 7/19/2017

HOI Fair Today: 7/19/2017

(Photo By Flickr User clarkmaxwell)   Are you planning to make your way out to the 2017 HOI Fair? If so, let’s check out and see what’s happening with Day Number Two! Wednesday-7/19/2017: 3pm- Swine Judging – Hobby Exhibit Building- Open Show Breeding Stock and Commercial Gilts 4pm – 7pm- Carnival Ride Armband Special – Carnival…MORE

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