The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Feb. 2, 2026, results for each game: Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Check Pick-3 ...

Peoria High boys basketball coach Daniel Ruffin was arrested Monday on charges involving a 16-year-old female student.

Those who opposed the settlement offer shared two common themes in their arguments: That Peoria likely had more to gain by continuing the fight and that Boyd Gaming’s proposed new casino flaunted in ...

Red shoes and a distinct handgun are key pieces of evidence used to charge a suspect with the shooting of a sheriff's deputy ...

Jack Evans, 24, was hospitalized following a shooting during a traffic stop conducted Saturday night in the 1000 block of ...

Illinois men's basketball moved up to No. 6 in the latest USA TODAY Network coaches poll. The team is on an 11-game winning streak after recent victories over Washington and Nebraska. Illinois is one ...

A new set of work guidelines for SNAP recipients kicked in Sunday, Feb. 1. Here's a breakdown of changes to benefits.

Four Peoria-area coaches were among 33 named tops in Illinois for 2025, according to the national group that governs high school sports.

The senior led the Big 12 Conference in receiving yards during the 2025 season. Now, he's headed to the Ohio Valley Conference.

Dunlap, Illini Bluffs and Brimfield/Elmwood lead Peoria-area schools in the Illinois preseason high school softball poll. See the 2026 rankings here.

Yes; the government partially shut down at midnight on Saturday, Jan. 31, after lawmakers failed to meet the funding deadline ...

Punxsutawney Phil has now seen his shadow 108 times, or 84% of the 129 times he has predicted the weather, according to the ...