The outcome of the Peoria mayoral election will play a role in how different City Council looks later this year. The makeup of the council from a diversity perspective could also change significantly ...

Ayodele Adeniye, a defenseman for the Peoria Rivermen, is a rookie pro hockey player with a rich cultural background. Adeniye's journey has included being born with misaligned eyes and playing college ...

Nominees from Metamora, Pekin, Washington, Manual and more. Vote now for the newest Journal Star high school athlete of the week for Feb. 17-22.

Here is a list of the 16 Illinois high school wrestlers to win four career IHSA state championships. A Mizzou-bound wrestler from Chicago joined in 2025.

An investigation shows the suspect killed his girlfriend, her son and another person before turning a gun on himself, police ...

The days of quilters, crocheters and crafters shopping at Peoria’s Joann store appears to be limited, as the Ohio-based company prepares to wind down operations at all locations.

Carrie Musselman, 48, was convicted of one count of health care fraud and five counts of wire fraud after a 13-day trial.

Illinois basketball is coming off its toughest stretch of the season, so where do they sit for March Madness? Here's the Feb. 24 update.