Six people were arrested at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday, where Peoria Public Schools held graduation ceremonies.

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Drivers throughout Peoria know the headaches and dangers posed by Knoxville Avenue. Crumbling pavement is pockmarked with patches, with bumpy lanes, outdate intersections and regular closures lead to ...

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time. Alongside that national recognition, the USA TODAY Network ...

Patrick Peterson of the Dunlap track & field team was named the Journal Star high school boys athlete of the week nominees for May 4-9, presented by CEFCU. The sophomore swept the throws last week.

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Flags are at half-staff today across the United States and Illinois, despite Memorial Day still being more than a week away.

The former WMBD-TV personality has a new job. She worked at the Peoria station for 10 years, starting as a digital reporter ...

The tax placed on gasoline in Illinois is set to increase on July 1, spiking up to nearly 50 cents a gallon as prices continue to increase in light of the war in Iran. According to the Illinois ...

A 3-year-old boy was fatally shot by police during a hostage situation in Bureau County, Illinois. Anthony D. Rodriguez, 42, faces multiple charges, including aggravated unlawful restraint and ...

Here are the schedules and pairings for the 2026 Illinois High School Association baseball postseason for Peoria-area programs. We will update these brackets and scores throughout the playoffs. 1: (10 ...

Peoria Civic Center general manager Rik Edgar is resigning after eight years to pursue a new opportunity elsewhere.