Renovations at the Peoria Civic Center are scheduled to begin in March and finish next fall. The first phase of construction will focus on modernizing the building's exterior glass arcade. During ...

Peoria's police chief is calling for accountability after a 'violent and reckless series of events' involving a stolen vehicle.

Over 20,000 peanut butter products are being recalled in 40 states due to possible contamination. Here's what Illinois ...

How many medals does USA have in the Olympics in 2026? See the latest results from Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's weight once again became a point of fodder for Republicans, drawing a rebuke from a GOP governor ...

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson died at 84. Here's what we know about his legacy and the work he did in Illinois.

The lapse in DHS funding could impact agencies like TSA, extending wait times for Chicago travelers. Here's how to alter your ...

Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite Peoria-area dining spots for the 2025 Community’s Choice Awards. Here are the top three buffet restaurants in the area as voted on by ...

HANNA CITY – Less than a year after closing its doors, COFFEE CAN has reopened under new ownership. On Valentine’s Day, the ...

A global company plans to establish a flagship hub in Illinois. JB Pritzker said the moves shows the state is the "premier destination for next-generation innovation." ...

Here are the nominees for Journal Star girls athlete of the week for Feb. 17, 2026. Vote now.

Here are the nominees for Journal Star boys athlete of the week for Feb. 17, 2026. Vote now.