The proposal to sell the land for $800,000 is part of a broader redevelopment agreement between the city and the developer, ...

An inmate at the federal prison in Pekin was sentenced to an additional four years last week for being in possession of contraband that included child pornography. Joseph Nichols, 42, of Nashville, ...

A Lisle-based food packaging company recalled more than 12,000 pounds of bacon products due to a lack of import reinspection. It's been classified as a Class I recall (the highest level) due to the ...

Kaichi Sato, a sailor from California, was rescued after he spent weeks stranded at sea. Here's how he survived.

High school cross country begins official Illinois High School Association practice in two weeks. Now, the Journal Star is asking readers to make a fans' choice for the 2026 Peoria-area Preseason Boys ...

The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins play the first game of their 3-game series in Miami, Florida, Monday at 6:40 p.m.

A total solar eclipse is set to happen next month, and some lucky Illinois residents will be able to catch a partial view of it. The total solar eclipse will take place across Greenland, Iceland, ...

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, ...

PHA Interim CEO Damon Duncan told the Journal Star the homes will be demolished pending approval for demolition by the U.S.

Tickets to see "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm are selling like hot cakes. Here's how to catch remaining showings in Illinois.

This is the sixth and final poll in a series the Journal Star is rolling out this summer, asking readers to select various ...

Trump's approval rating is nearing a record low, with voters concerned about the Iran War and inflation. Here's a look at ...