The government shutdown entered its third week after the U.S. Senate failed to pass yet another funding bill. Here's how ...

Officials reported both hikers encountered a female grizzly bear with two cubs on Farm Cabin Trail. The bear was reportedly defending her cubs.

Fall is here, which means it's time to start raking. But is it legal to burn leaves in Illinois? Here's what the state law says.

State champion Nolan Eccles of Dunlap leads the 2025 Journal Star all-area boys golf team. Meet the 6 best IHSA golfers ...

There is a new No. 1 in the ranking of high school football teams around Peoria. See the entire list, from No. 1 to 20.

A 17-year-old Pekin boy is receiving treatment for cancer discovered after a car accident. Family is raising money for ...

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The victim, Keyaun Schmitt-Hardimon, was found with two gunshot wounds in the basement of a Peoria home. An 18-year-old man ...

One month after decommitting from Northern Illinois, Brimfield/Elmwood's Kaeden Schatsiek picked a new college destination.

Did anyone win the Powerball last night, Oct. 13, 2025? Winning Powerball numbers and drawing results for Monday's $258 ...

Five Morton businesses failed alcohol and tobacco compliance checks conducted over the weekend by the Morton Police Department, with help from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.

After this sellout vs. Rutgers, limited tickets remain for Illinois football's final two home games against Maryland and ...