Peoria County land owners and developers squared off at a hearing over a proposed 40,000-acre wind farm project.

Former Peoria pastor Michael Ritchason sentenced to jail time after pleading guilty to sending illicit photos to a minor.

A 35-year-old woman died following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning on Illinois Route 29 south of Chillicothe.

Tremont, Richwoods and Dunlap high school athletes are among those up for the Journal Star Boys Athlete of the Week for Sept.

Here are the nominees for Journal Star Boys Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14, 2026. Vote now.

Here are the nominees for Journal Star Girls Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14, 2026. Vote now.

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Out of 47 food service facilities inspected last month, the Tazewell County Health Department found 10 with no violations and ...

The Fulton County Coroner's Office has identified a Fairview woman as the motorcyclist killed Friday in a crash with a car ...

It's Week 5 of the Illinois high school football season, with conference play in full swing. Here is the full list of games for this week: Champaign Centennial vs. Peoria High, 7 p.m. — At Peoria ...

Ahead of Week 5, here are the 63 Illinois high school football teams still undefeated in 2026. Here is the first IHSA playoff ...