The former Block and Kuhl building in Downtown Peoria was famous for a giant U.S. flag across the facade. OSF HealthCare has ...

There are millions of dollars worth of commercial and residential development projects happening across the Peoria area, often drawing high interest from Journal Star readers. These are some of the ...

The Tazewell County coroner said the 50-year-old motorcyclist suffered “multiple blunt force injuries" from the collision.

Claim at an Illinois Lottery retailer, a Claim Center, by mail, or via an e-Claim. By mail, send the required documentation ...

Illinois is one of 24 states suing the federal EPA over the repeal, citing concerns about climate change progress. The Powerton Generating Station in Pekin will remain open beyond its planned 2028 ...

Heat indexes continue to sit in the triple digits across Illinois this weak as an excruciating heat wave makes its way ...

More than 650,000 bags from a popular potato chip brand have been recalled and classified under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's most serious warning level due to a risk of salmonella ...

Independence Day celebrations, diverse festivals, community theater and more are heating up central Illinois in the month of ...

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

July is full of activities. Here are five events you might want to check out in the Peoria area this Fourth of July weekend. Several fireworks shows are planned throughout the Peoria area this weekend ...

Illinois will require universal lead testing for children starting July 1. Here's how the new standard will work.

The Fourth of July is just a few days away, commemorating the independence of the nation and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Whether you're planning to celebrate Independence ...