Category Archives: WVEL News
Shrek Is Coming To The Riverfront Museum!
(Photo By Flickr User Anirudh Koul)On Saturday, April 12th, meet Shrek and his friends from Peoria Players Theatre at the Peoria Riverfront Museum!Character Meet & Greets will be in the main ...
Apr 08, 2014
WVEL CommunityScene: Origami Outfit Contest
(Photo By Flickr User Emma Tysoe)Interested in "high-paper" fashion, creative origami, or an awesome game of "dress-up," come and try your hand at creating your own paper outf...
Apr 07, 2014
WVEL BusinessWatch: Peoria County Committee & PNC Bank Will Host- Economics 101
(Photo By Flickr User Blaine O'Neal)Local small business owners are encouraged to attend the free workshop held at the Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W. Main Street in Peoria, IL from 4:30pm-...
Apr 04, 2014
WVEL EntertainmentScope: Michael Strahan Joins “Good Morning America”
(Photo By Flickr User Heath Brandon)According to Entertaiment Weekly, the former footballer and current co-host of "Live! With Kelly and Michael," Michael Strahan is about to close a de...
Apr 04, 2014
WVEL EntertainmentScope: 73rd Annual Peabody Awards
(Photo By Flickr User Courtney)According to peabodyawards.com, The Peabody Awards, the oldest in electronic media, are considered among the most prestigious and selective prizes. The Peabodys recogniz...
Apr 03, 2014
WVEL CommunityWatch: Autism Awareness Trainings & Workshops
(Photo By Flickr User Frogprnss)April is Autism Awareness Month. Easter Seals is pleased to offer a series of autism awareness trainings and workshops. All trainings and workshop will be p...
Apr 02, 2014
25th Annual Central Illinois Auto Show Reminder
(Photo By Flickr User originalgoast)The 25th Annual Central Illinois Auto Show is coming to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL on April 4-6, 2014!This show rivals auto shows in such markets as Kans...
Apr 01, 2014
WVEL Community Watch: Easter Seals’ Run, Walk, And Roll
(Photo By Flickr User Kris Krug)The 1st Annual Easter Seals Run, Walk, and Roll wil be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 taking place at the East Peoria Levee District in East Peoria, IL.Join in f...
Mar 31, 2014
WVEL CommunityScene- Peoria Rescue Ministries Presents: The Walk
(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson)The Walk (for the lives of women & children) is a 2-mile walk to raise support for the Women's Pregnancy Center and Esther House, divisions of Peo...
Mar 31, 2014
WVEL CommunityWatch: Bowl For Kids Sake Is Coming To The River City
(Photo By Flickr User Heisenberg Media)The Heart Of Illinois' Big Brothers Big Sisters will be hosting the 28th Annual Bowl For Kids Sake fundraiser starting this Saturday, March 22nd at the...
Mar 18, 2014
