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WVEL Safety/Health Watch: Disability Insurance

WVEL Safety/Health Watch: Disability Insurance

(Photo By Flickr User Anjan Chatterjee)   If you have an accident or injury, your health insurance typically helps cover the medical bills. But what if your injury results in a total disability that prevents you from working and you need help paying the mortgage, childcare costs and other daily living expenses? That’s where disability insurance…MORE

WVEL Auto Watch: Spotting Auto Scams

WVEL Auto Watch: Spotting Auto Scams

(Photo By Flickr User Jean-Etienne Minh-Duy Poirrier)   Some of us may not know very much about what goes on under the hoods of our vehicles. That’s why relying on an experienced, trustworthy mechanic is key for regular upkeep and maintenance. Make sure you know when a mechanic is taking good care of your vehicle, not…MORE

28th Annual Blues And Heritage Festival

28th Annual Blues And Heritage Festival

(Photo By Flickr User Art Siegel)   Considered one of the top blues festivals in the Midwest, come & join in the first weekend in September for the 28th Annual Illinois Blues Festival at Riverfront Park in Peoria, IL! This festival is going to be two Days of Sensational, Star Blues Power featuring three stages of entertainment featuring Buddy…MORE

WVEL Summer Scene: Pekin Marigold Festival

WVEL Summer Scene: Pekin Marigold Festival

(Photo By Flickr User terren in Virginia)   The first Pekin Marigold Festival was held in 1973, and now, young and old look forward to this yearly, after Labor Day weekend event. The 2016 Pekin Marigold Festival will be held at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin, IL starting on Thursday, September 8th and ending on…MORE

WVEL Summer Watch: Manito Popcorn Festival

WVEL Summer Watch: Manito Popcorn Festival

(Photo By Flickr User eddie welker)   The celebration that is now known as the “Manito Popcorn Festival began back in 1972. Two young ladies named Linda & Phylis sought the support of the area churches to have an “Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park: With no budget and a lot of hard work, the…MORE

WVEL Community Watch: Dunlap Days

WVEL Community Watch: Dunlap Days

(Photo By Flickr User Fred Von Graf)   “Oh, Dunlap Days Are Here Again….” Come out to Dunlap Days for lots of food, games, rides, vendors, music, a car show, a 5k run/walk, and more! Here is a list of what you can expect for the 2016 Dunlap Days: Thursday, August 25th: 5:00p JFL games 5:00-9:00p…MORE

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Finale: 8/20 + 8/21/2016

Illinois State Fair Weekend Today Finale: 8/20 + 8/21/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)   Alright family, Are you ready to travel to Springfield, IL to celebrate the last weekend of the Illinois State Fair? If so, take a look to see where you can get in where you fit in for some great family fun on these weekend days! Saturday, August 20th –…MORE

WVEL Sports Scene: Pro Football Hall Of Fame

WVEL Sports Scene: Pro Football Hall Of Fame

(Photo By Flickr User Erik Drost)   The Pro Football Hall of Fame is attempting to make good on what was a bad situation. In the aftermath of the fan furor over the cancellation of the August 7th Hall of Fame game between the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers, Hall of Fame president David…MORE

Illinois State Fair Today Finale: 8/19/2016

Illinois State Fair Today Finale: 8/19/2016

(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski)   Today is day 9  of the Illinois State Fair! The ISF celebrates Futures For Kids Day in the Capital City! Here’s a look at what you can expect when you go to the ISF on today: Friday-8/19/2016: Futures For Kids Day ISFT Highlights For Today: -Open Llama, Swine, Sheep,…MORE

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