An advisory referendum is on the Illinois ballot regarding a potential amendment creating a 3% tax on millionaires.

The newly constructed eastbound span of the McClugage Bridge is expected to open in early December, according to Illinois ...

The Journal Star's Adam Duvall unveils his power rankings after six weeks of Peoria-area high school football. Who moved up?

The historical landmark at 4717 N. Grandview Drive is renowned for its annual Halloween extravaganza featuring live costumed ...

Top-ranked teams in the poll include Lincoln-Way East (Class 8A), Downers Gove North (Class 7A), East St. Louis (Class 6A), LaGrange Park Nazareth (Class 5A), Breese Central (Class 4A), Byron (Class ...

Rivermen hockey opened 2024-25 camp with 13 players absent from tryouts with higher-level teams, signaling Peoria will be a work in progress.

Iowa Hawkeyes are one of 12 finalists for Class of 2026 tight end Mack Sutter of Dunlap. He'll visit Iowa City this weekend for a football game vs Washington.

Here are the 22 individuals and four teams who will represent the Peoria area at the 2024 IHSA boys and girls golf state finals next weekend.

East Peoria grad's new novel "Her Knight at the Museum" is scheduled for a November release and is in development for a Hallmark movie.

An Illinois iLottery player won a $2 million prize during the Oct. 7 Powerball drawing after purchasing a ticket online. The individual had the winning numbers of 18-30-31-52-63 on their Powerball ...

Peoria Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel on the opening of training camp at Owens Center as his team begins its SPHL title defense on Oct. 8, 2024.

Longtime Journal Star sports columnist Phil Theobald dies at age 83, remembered for sharp-edged opinions, a soft heart and a ...