Category Archives: WVEL News
Winter Weather Driving Tips
The winter weather season is in full effect. Here are a few inclement weather driving tips courtesy of Illinois State Police District 8: -Limit cruise control use to dry surfaces -If traction is lost,...
Dec 27, 2012
The Salvation Army Will Give Coats To Children On The First Weekend Of January 2013
As the winter season is in full swing, the Salvation Army will be holding a mass coat distribution for children on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 9am-3pm. The coats will be distributed at the Salvation ...
Dec 26, 2012
The Harlem Globetrotters Are Coming To The River City On Saturday
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL this Saturday, December 29th at 2pm. The Harlem Globetrotters 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour takes ...
Dec 25, 2012
Illinois Travels To The Windy City To Face Off Against Auburn On Saturday
The nationally-ranked Fighting Illini (ranked number 12; Big Ten Conference) will make their annual appearance at the United Center to face-off against the Auburn Tigers (Southeastern Conference...
Dec 24, 2012
Barber/Beauty Shop Sports Extra Holiday Online Edition: 12/21/2012
Let's get this party started by taking a look to see what is happening this holiday weekend in the world of sports. The sporting events are as follows: AHL: Peoria Rivermen- @ Charlotte-12/21/201...
Dec 21, 2012
WVEL Weather Alert: Winter Storm Warning
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lincoln, IL, a Winter Storm Warning for the entire WVEL-AM listening area is in effect from 9am this morning to 12 midnight CST tonight. *Timing- Rai...
Dec 20, 2012
Pekin Public Library Will Be Accepting Food Drive Items Until Saturday
Have you heard about the food drive that is going on in Pekin, IL right now? Well, it is here but time is just about to wind down. The Pekin Salvation Army and the Pekin Public Library are teaming up ...
Dec 19, 2012
Assisting The People Of Newtown, CT
As the Nation mouns the death of 26 people (20 children, 6 educators who died protecting them), Americans are looking for ways to do something for the small towns of Sandy Hook and Newtown, CT, the vi...
Dec 18, 2012
Katt Williams Crying Out For Help
Comedian Katt Williams is in a crisis. He has had one bizarre episode of odd behavior after another. When reports of such shenanigans began to surface in the last few months, many people p...
Dec 04, 2012
A Howliday Boutique & Open House Will Be At PCAPS Coming This Saturday
The Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) will be hosting a Howliday Boutique & Open House coming this Saturday, December 8th beginning at 10am and ending at 3pm. The location for this ...
Dec 04, 2012
