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

Chicago-based comic Ruben Ramirez spent his teenage years in Pekin and recently returned for a show at the Avanti's Center.

PEORIA — The Bradley Braves men's basketball team is adding a corporate sponsorship space to its uniform for the first time. The team jersey will carry a stitched brand name on the upper corner of the ...

Bradley University is set to invest $25 million in the coming years on upgrading its aging residence hall facilities, with Harper Hall seeing a complete renovation and Wyckoff Hall being demolished.

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 — Travis Lutz saw his baseball dream come true Sunday evening when he saw his name turn up in the 2026 MLB Draft. The former Limestone High School star was chosen in the 17th round of the ...

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 ...

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

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

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