How risky is your commute? A new report analyzed fatal crash data in Illinois, ranking the most dangerous roads to travel ...

The world's largest operating steam locomotive is headed west to wrap up its 10-stop journey across the United States following a celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary in Philadelphia.

Many of Peoria's largest employers are frequently hiring for high-paying roles in the region. The Journal Star will spotlight ...

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, ...

PEORIA — Landon Thome landed close to home in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday. The son of Peoria native and baseball Hall of Fame slugger Jim Thome was chosen in the Competitive Balance A round (34th ...

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, ...

The Heart of Illinois Fair will not take place this year after the city of Peoria purchased its longtime venue, Exposition Gardens. All of the fair's board members have resigned, and no vendor ...

This is the fourth poll in a series the Journal Star will roll out this summer, asking readers to select various superlatives ...

During two public presentations, a power company shared proposed solutions for unsafe levels of metals in coal plant ...

Caitlynn Girkin, 27, of Kewanee has been arrested on first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of Adolfo Cazares.

Three years after moving from California, Maureen Fitzgerald has fully revived her alteration, sewing and resale shop.

The following vaccines are required for children entering childcare facilities, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood or ...