What has former Peoria representative Aaron Schock been up to? Politico tells the story of the former Illinois congressman.

Here are the nominees for Journal Star boys athlete of the week for June 9, 2026. Vote now.

The Papa Murphy's in Peoria is now permanently closed, according to a sign posted at the storefront. Situated at 3125 N. University St., the Take ‘n’ Bake pizzeria was one of two locations in the ...

Keonta J. Williams, 31, will remain at the Peoria County Jail until a trial on first-degree murder charges in her ...

The 2026 IHSA baseball postseason is down to the final 32 teams after sectional championship games across four classes on Saturday, June 6. The tournament continues Monday, June 8 with the Elite Eight ...

Dave’s Hot Chicken is expected to open at 4205 N. Sterling Ave. in the later part of 2026, according to an account lead for Fika Collective, which works with the brand. Formerly home to Arby’s, the ...

Washington has found its new girls basketball head coach. Beth Peters was announced Tuesday, June 9 as the successor to Kim Barth, who stepped down in April after leading the Panthers to the Class 3A ...

A rumor about a proposed data center in North Pekin has been officially dismissed by the village president. Residents and opposition groups attended a village board meeting to voice concerns over the ...

The 2026 IHSA baseball state finals are June 12-13 at two different Illinois sites. The Class 1A and 2A field plays on June 12-13 at Illinois Field in Champaign. The Class 3A and 4A state finals are ...

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Because of inclement weather, the baseball supersectionals featuring Brimfield/Elmwood, Tremont and Putnam County will be ...

East Peoria has punched its ticket to the Class 3A baseball state finals. The Raiders rolled to an 8-1 win over Geneva at the Class 3A Geneseo Supersectional on Monday, June 8. East Peoria (27-13) now ...