A Peoria man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for a fatal shooting outside a downtown bar. Lacorles T. Edwards was ...

Will skies be clear in Illinois for the next full moon? Here's a guide for viewing April's "Pink Moon" and Lyrid meteor shower.

Several Illinois officials joined "No Kings" rallies across the state to protest the Trump administration. Here are some notable attendees.

Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite vehicle dealers for the 2025 Community’s Choice Awards. Here are the top three new/used car dealers in the Peoria area as voted on by ...

Who is your choice for the Peoria-area preseason high school boys tennis player of the year in 2026? Vote now.

The frosty weather held on until early-to-mid April in Illinois last year. The last time in Spring 2025 when temperatures dipped to 32 degrees, according to AccuWeather, happened on these dates for ...

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When is the next Illinois basketball game? After winning in the Elite Eight, the Illini will play the waiting game in March Madness.

Bradley star guard Jaquan Johnson, nicknamed "Bully," said his goodbyes as he announced he's decided to enter the NCAA ...

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What Illinois coach Brad Underwood and players had to say after beating Iowa in Elite Eight to reach the Final Four.

This Peoria-based business has been named to Fortune's list of the most innovative companies in the United States.