It may still be stiflingly hot and humid across Illinois as we near mid-August, but the Farmers' Almanac is already preparing residents for winter. The site released its 2026-2027 winter weather ...

Viewing conditions will be ideal this year because of the dark new moon during the peak, according to the AMS. For the best chance of spotting shooting stars, head outside in the early pre-dawn hours, ...

The Peoria City/County Health Department found ongoing violations, molded food and unknown chemicals during July inspections.

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey wants to put a 1% cap on property taxes. Gov. JB Pritzker doesn't think it's ...

Britt Bothast wins 100th Peoria City Men's Golf Championship 100th Peoria Men's City Golf Championship match Bothast vs Taylor ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed doubt that the Chicago Bears will actually move to Indiana. The Bears announced in June their intention to build a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. Pritzker remains ...

Here's a list of 287 high school athletes everyone in the Peoria area should know for the fall in football, volleyball, boys ...

A manufacturing company has decided to close an Illinois production site. INEOS Styrolution announced in June the decision to close its polystyrene facility in Channahon.

Taylor Farms has recalled products made with jalapeño peppers that can cause salmonella, including items sold at Illinois stores. On Aug. 9, brand owner Taylor Fresh Foods voluntarily recalled dips, ...

Now, we're asking readers to make a fans' choice for the 2026 Journal Star Preseason High School Football Player of the Year.

River Station Restaurant officially opened at 212 SW Water St. in Downtown Peoria on July 7. The eatery is situated in the ...

High school girls swimming and diving began official IHSA practice on Monday, Aug. 10. Now, for the first time, we're asking readers to make the fans' choice for the 2026 Journal Star Preseason Girls ...