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Georgia Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has repeatedly said he will not run for president in 2028. His name carries a chance of ...

A Texas appeals court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against a Peoria author, ruling the state lacked jurisdiction.

Two people have been arrested in Tazewell County following a shooting in rural Manito. The Tazewell County Sheriff's Department arrested Austin Hawkins, 22, of East Peoria and Anna Konakh, 23, of ...

A Peoria man is accused of hitting a man riding an electric bicycle and fleeing the scene. Verdell W. Montgomery, 58, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving ...

Young movers are flocking to Illinois while those in the older generations migrate south, according to U-Haul's latest migration trends report. The report, released on July 29, analyzed a year of ...

High school boys soccer begins official IHSA contests on Monday, Aug. 24. We're asking readers to make a fans' choice for the 2026 Journal Star Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Cast your vote ...

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, ...

The Peoria City/County Health Department found ongoing violations, molded food and unknown chemicals during July inspections.

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 ...