Five Peoria-area restaurants received warning comments for mold, dirty bathrooms and improper handwashing during June ...

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Peoria police have opened an investigation into the death of a man found Monday at a home in the East Bluff. The Peoria ...

England and Argentina meet Wednesday in a 2026 World Cup semifinal match. Kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium from Atlanta, ...

This story was updated to include information about the whistle-stop in Dwight. The world's largest operating steam locomotive is headed west to wrap up its 10-stop journey across the United States ...

The dreaded "explosive diarrhea" disease continues to spread across the United States in growing numbers, with Illinois among the various hotspots. Cyclospora, a parasite causing severe ...

Summer is still in full swing in Illinois, with no end in sight to the 90-degree days, according to the National Weather Service. Fortunately, fall is expected to bring reprieve to many Illinois ...

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

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17) greets Meals on Wheels volunteers Tuesday, July 7, 2026 during a visit to the Neighborhood House in South Peoria. Sorensen toured the social services facility and a ...

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 added a point guard Monday to shore up their roster. The program signed Spain native Max Gaspa Ibanez from the Baxi Manresa team in Spain's professional Liga Endesa. He ...

Many of Peoria's largest employers are frequently hiring for high-paying roles in the region. The Journal Star will spotlight ...