The U.S. House voted to approve a $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol funding package. Here's how Peoria's congressmen voted.

What has former Peoria representative Aaron Schock been up to? Politico tells the story of the former Illinois congressman.

PEORIA — A developer bringing more retail and residential space to the Warehouse District will receive tax-increment financing reimbursements on the project. A planned $5.5 million development that ...

Here are the nominees for Journal Star boys athlete of the week for June 9, 2026. Vote now.

The 2026 IHSA baseball state finals are June 12-13 at two different Illinois sites. The Class 1A and 2A field plays on June 12-13 at Illinois Field in Champaign. The Class 3A and 4A state finals are ...

The 2026 IHSA baseball postseason is winding down. The Elite Eight in each class, known as supersectionals, concludes Tuesday, June 9. Winners of these games advance to the IHSA state finals set for ...

The Papa Murphy's in Peoria is now permanently closed, according to a sign posted at the storefront. Situated at 3125 N. University St., the Take ‘n’ Bake pizzeria was one of two locations in the ...

A rumor about a proposed data center in North Pekin has been officially dismissed by the village president. Residents and opposition groups attended a village board meeting to voice concerns over the ...

Dave’s Hot Chicken is expected to open at 4205 N. Sterling Ave. in the later part of 2026, according to an account lead for Fika Collective, which works with the brand. Formerly home to Arby’s, the ...

Here are the announced rosters and coaches for the 2026 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's annual high school all-star ...

Washington has found its new girls basketball head coach. Beth Peters was announced Tuesday, June 9 as the successor to Kim Barth, who stepped down in April after leading the Panthers to the Class 3A ...

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