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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

HOI Fair Today: 7/18/2017

HOI Fair Today: 7/18/2017

(Photo By Flickr User LouisL)   The 68th Annual Heart of Illinois Fair kicks off on today with plenty of food and fun for the entire family! Check out what to expect on today for the kick off of this year’s HOI Fair on this day! Tuesday, July 18th: 4pm – 7pm – Carnival Ride…MORE

WVEL Weather Scope: Excessive Heat Warning

WVEL Weather Scope: Excessive Heat Warning

(Photo By Flickr User Conservation Law Foundation)   According to The National Weather Service Of Lincoln, IL & weather.com, an Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the WVEL-AM listening area from 12noon CDT Wednesday, July 19th Through 8pm CDT Saturday, July 22nd. Excessive Heat Watch informational tidbits: * TEMPERATURE- High temperatures each day will reach…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Accidents Are On The Rise In The Land Of Lincoln

WVEL News Scope: Accidents Are On The Rise In The Land Of Lincoln

(Photo By Flickr User Dave Herholz)   The number of accidents continues to rise throughout the state of Illinois and down in the Capital City. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and WICS-TV, in July of 2016, there were 544 fatal crash victims. This year, there have been 559 fatal crash victims. Although the…MORE

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Beat Shazam Renewed For Second Season

WVEL Entertainment Scope: Beat Shazam Renewed For Second Season

(Photo By Flickr User Walmart)   FOX-TV has renewed Jamie Foxx’s “Beat Shazam” for a second season! Foxx is set to return as host and executive producer for the second season. “Beat Shazam,” inspired by the music app, is an interactive game show that pits teams of two against the clock and each other as…MORE

WVEL News Scope: Summertime And Cell Phones

WVEL News Scope: Summertime And Cell Phones

(Photo By Flickr User Charles & Hudson)   Summer is a time when school is out and people are heading outdoors to lakes and pools. Those areas pose a danger to your cell phone. Our phones are to an extent part of us. We use them every single day, and most of you might have…MORE

2017 Heart Of Illinois Fair

2017 Heart Of Illinois Fair

(Photo By Flickr User SKupkowski)   Get ready to be a “Part Of The Heart,” it’s hot fun in the summertime with the 68th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair! The 68th Annual Heart of Illinois Fair will take place at Expo Gardens (located at 1601 West Northmoor Road in Peoria) beginning Tuesday, July 18th starting at…MORE

WVEL News Scope: YWCA Will Be Opening Up A Membership Program For Ex-Offenders

WVEL News Scope: YWCA Will Be Opening Up A Membership Program For Ex-Offenders

(Photo By Flickr User Casey Marshall)   We all know that getting your life back on track after being released from prison can be difficult, but one local organization wants to help make the transition a little easier. The YWCA Labyrinth House of Bloomington, IL, is starting a new mentor-ship program for women recently released…MORE

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