St. Louis Cardinals slugger Josh Baez made baseball history with 3 homers in his MLB debut. A year ago, he was playing for ...

Prizes up to $600: Claim at an Illinois Lottery retailer, a Claim Center, by mail, or via an e-Claim. By mail, send the required documentation to: Illinois Lottery Claims Department, P.O. Box 19080, ...

Caterpillar was named among Illinois' top 100 employers in a recent survey by Forbes. Caterpillar ranked 99th among the state's top employers in Forbes' annual Best Employers by State, which ...

The San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians play the final game of their 3-game series in Cleveland, Ohio, Sunday at 1:40 ...

A Galesburg nursing home was fined $50,000 by the state of Illinois after a resident died. The Illinois Department of Public Health found the facility neglected to provide the man with his required ...

The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Aug. 14, 2026, results for each ...

The idea of the Chicago Bears staying in Illinois continues to look bleaker and bleaker by the day. Bears team president Kevin Warren provided an update on the team's ongoing stadium search at an Aug.

Tyson Foods is closing its beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, affecting about 2,500 workers. The company cited a historic cattle shortage as the reason for restructuring its beef operations.

The Rockford Register Star reported in July that three 7 Brews are under construction in the city. One is being constructed ...

Craving authentic tortas and chilaquiles? Luckily for Illinois residents, you may not have to travel far for delicious Mexican cuisine. The New York Times compiled a list of "41 of the Greatest ...

Now, we're asking readers to make a fans' choice for the 2026 Journal Star Preseason High School Football Player of the Year.