Category Archives: WVEL News
Motown Records’ “Chief Of Charm,” Dies
(Photo By Flickr User Global Reactions) Maxine Powell, who was responsible for developing the charm, grace, and style of Motown Records’ artists during the Detroit label’s 1960s heyda...
Oct 15, 2013
Auction to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital
(Photo By Flickr User ginnerobot)The Newcomers' Club of Greater Peoria will host their 37th Annual Auction and Luncheon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital beginning ...
Oct 15, 2013
WVEL SportsWatch: Big Ten/ACC Challenge
(Photo By Flickr User AcidPix)Hoop fans, get yourself ready for the 15th Annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge coming December 3rd & 4th!ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU will combine to televise all 12 games of the ...
Oct 10, 2013
Catch The Indiana Jones Series At The Peoria Riverfront Museum
(Photo By Flickr User puuikibeach)Come see Indiana Jones on the biggest and brightest screen in town and relive the adventure the way it was meant to be seen! If you want to make this event,...
Oct 09, 2013
WVEL TravelScope: HBCU Columbus Day Football Classics
(Photo By Flickr User bnpositive)"On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again….."If you are thinking about hitting the road on this weekend, here are a couple of&n...
Oct 08, 2013
METEC Resource Center Will Host The Health & Wealth Fair
(Photo By Flickr User Adelphi Lab Center)The Health & Wealth Fair (sponsored by METEC HCRC) will be taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 9am-2pm. The location of this event is 2605...
Oct 07, 2013
Wheels O’ Time Fall Festival
(Photo By Flickr User Hugo90)Wheels O' Time Museum located at 1710 W. Woodside Dr. in Dunlap, IL, will host a Fall Festival from 12Noon – 4pm. See antique fire trucks and other e...
Oct 04, 2013
WVEL TravelWatch: Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive
(Photo By Flickr User Guillaume Capron)The Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Associates invite you to come to Fulton County, Illinois and enjoy the natural wonders of the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive...
Oct 03, 2013
Goodwill’s Forward, March, & Run Coming To Dozer Park
(Photo By Flickr User Seth Anderson)Goodwill's Forward, March, & Run will be taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 beginning at 8am at Dozer Park in Peoria, IL.Cost: Payment is due at th...
Sep 19, 2013
Discover The Dinosaurs At The Peoria Civic Center!
(Photo By Flickr User Dave Catchpole)Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of pre-historic life in an environment of learning, discovery, and fun...
Sep 18, 2013
