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WVEL Money Watch: Gas Prices And Social Security

WVEL Money Watch: Gas Prices And Social Security

(Photo By 401(K) 2012)   You may be asking yourself, what do gas prices and Social Security have to do with the economy? It so happens that if the gas prices stay lower, then there will be no Social Security increase in 2016. According to cinewsnow.com, millions of social security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Canned Pumpkin

WVEL News Scope: Canned Pumpkin

(Photo By Flickr User lauren)   If you want canned pumpkin pie at your Holiday dinner, you may have trouble finding some!   Food experts warn that canned pumpkin could be hard to find come Holiday time, According to cinewsnow.com and Chicago Tribune, Libby’s Pumpkins says yields could be off by as much as a third this…MORE

19th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo Reminder

19th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Nicki Mannix)   Get ready, family for the 19th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo coming to the Peoria Civic Center!   The Central Illinois Black Expo is a multicultural event with a unique mix of fun activities, exhibitors, workshops, games, entertainment and more for the entire family! The Expo begins with…MORE

WVEL Sports Beat: Bradley Basketball Open Practice

WVEL Sports Beat: Bradley Basketball Open Practice

(Photo by Flickr User Rob Buenaventura)   Hey Bradley fans, the basketball Braves will host open practices at Renaissance Coliseum! First-year Bradley Basketball head coach Brian Wardle and his staff, invite BU Mens’ Basketball fans as they host two open practices at Renaissance Coliseum.   The dates and and times for the practices are as follows: Wednesday,…MORE

WVEL Sports Watch: Northern Illinois Midnight Madness

WVEL Sports Watch: Northern Illinois Midnight Madness

(Photo By Flickr User David Wilson)   Get your first look at the Northern Illinois University Men’s and Women’s basketball teams at Midnight Madness!     Get your first look at the Northern Illinois University Men’s and Women’s basketball teams at Midnight Madness on Thursday, October 8th, at the NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, IL.…MORE

WVEL Travel Watch:  Knox County/Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Reminder

WVEL Travel Watch: Knox County/Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User David Hsu)     Sending a reminder for the family to join in with Knox County & Spoon River Valley for a celebration of rural heritage!     About Knox County Scenic Drive: The Knox County Scenic Drive is a self-guided car tour, allowing you to navigate your way through the…MORE

WVEL Community Watch: CWTC And Chili’s Team Up For The Give Back Fundraiser

WVEL Community Watch: CWTC And Chili’s Team Up For The Give Back Fundraiser

  (Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) CWTC has teamed up with Chili’s in Peoria and East Peoria for a “Give Back Fundraiser,” during the months of October, November, and December.   Patti Gratton, Executive Director for CWTC, says, “We are so grateful to Chili’s for their “Give Back” event! Their extreme generosity to help…MORE

WVEL Fall Watch: 19th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo

WVEL Fall Watch: 19th Annual Central Illinois Black Expo

(Photo By Flickr User k4dordy)   The Central Illinois Black Expo is a multicultural event with a unique mix of fun activities, exhibitors, workshops, games, entertainment and more for the entire family! The Expo begins with the “Passing the Torch” Teen Summit from 9am – 11am for ages 13 to 19 featuring Peoria District 150’s…MORE

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