The Mega Millions jackpot for the May 26, 2026, drawing was an estimated $311 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday night were 1, 5, 49, 51, 59, and the Mega Ball was 7. Results for whether anyone ...

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 Council approved a land-swap deal with Peoria Public Schools near the Peoria Exposition Gardens. The city will receive land to create a second access point for a planned 200-home ...

After posting sectional semifinal victories, four Peoria-area softball teams have moved onto the Sweet Sixteen of the Illinois High School Association postseason. In Class 1A, Illini Bluffs will play ...

The city of Pekin has closed Cranwill’s Drive In after deeming it uninhabitable. Officials cited a lack of potable water and a history of code violations as reasons for the closure. The owner has ...

Watch: Nominees for Journal Star boys athlete of the week for May 19 ...

The story of Beachler's Tire and Automotive Center began with one man's vision and has grown to become a third-generation Peoria institution. In 1951, Bob Beachler opened Beachler’s Standard, a ...

After plenty of solid sports performers over the last week, here are the Journal Star high school boys athlete of the week nominees for May 18-23, presented by CEFCU ...

A Peoria nursing facility was fined $25,000 after a resident on a soft-food diet choked to death on a sandwich.

The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at May 25, 2026, results for each ...

Many popular beliefs about the founding of the United States are actually myths. Learn what's true and what's not.