U.S. News & World Report released its rankings for Best K-8 Schools in 2026. See which Illinois elementary and middle schools ...

A 71-year-old pedestrian has died after he was hit by a vehicle, the Peoria County Coroner's Office said. Peoria police ...

A Peoria man died after he was shot multiple times while inside of a vehicle, according to the Coroner's Office.

Peoria High, Washington athletes among nominees for Journal Star boys high school athlete of the week for Oct. 20-25, 2025, presented by CEFCU.

Owners Jeremey and Jaclyn Koll have expanded their popular Swanee’s Pretzels brand into a new retail coffee shop at 415 Edward Street in Henry. Swanee’s Pretzels & Coffee will hold a grand opening on ...

Here are the nominees for Journal Star girls high school athlete of the week for Oct. 28, 2025. Vote now.

Local entrepreneur Quentin Scherr has opened Q-Tones Music featuring vinyl records, turntables, speakers and more on the lower level of Northwoods Mall. He's also hosting live local musicians weekly ...

Here are the nominees for Journal Star boys athlete of the week for Oct. 28, 2025. Vote now.

PEORIA – The Police Department is investigating after two male juveniles were shot on Monday, Oct. 27. Police spokesperson ...

Bradley men's basketball will play a regular-season game on campus at Renaissance Coliseum. How to get tickets — and a look ...

CHAMPAIGN — Serbian recruit Mihailo Petrovic has been cleared to play for Illinois for the 2025-26 college basketball season, the school announced Monday. The 6-foot-3 guard will be classified as a ...