Teams from Illinois Valley Central, Morton and Farmington are competing at the 2026 IHSA cheerleading state finals in ...

Congress passed legislation to end the government shutdown Tuesday, moving to end the brief lapse in funding. See how ...

Will Illinois see a warmer spring this year? See seasonal outlooks from the Old Farmer's Almanac and the NOAA.

Peoria High boys basketball coach Daniel Ruffin was arrested Monday on charges involving a 16-year-old female student.

Peoria High School boys basketball coach Daniel Ruffin was placed on unpaid leave following his arrest. Police say they found inappropriate text messages from on a teen girl's phone. Peoria High boys ...

As parts of the nation were battered by another massive winter storm, the South found itself in an unfamiliar weather ...

When is Super Bowl 2026 date? What time is New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX? Super Bowl 60 location, odds, where to watch and stream.

Peoria High senior running back Detaurion Pollard, a Journal Star all-area first-team selection, has committed to Western Illinois, an FCS program.

The city of Peoria will try to prevent the Illinois Gaming Board from voting on plans for a new Par-A-Dice Casino.

Peoria Christian, Morton athletes are up for the Journal Star high school boys athlete of the week for Jan. 26-31.

The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Feb. 2, 2026, results for each game: Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Check Pick-3 ...