One fireworks incident led to $300,000 worth of damage at an apartment complex, the Peoria Fire Department said.

The Peoria City men's soccer team has clinched a spot in the USL2 postseason for the third time in their four seasons.

A Pekin restaurant across from the Tazewell County Courthouse will close due to "escalating operational costs." Ashers Bar ...

The Wisconsin-based firm Endres International, Inc. has announced it will lay off 16 workers at an Illinois facility at the ...

Here are the 12 Illinois high school athletes named player of the year in 2024-15 by Gatorade, including nine NCAA ...

This year, two Illinois eateries were among 50 pizzerias in the U.S. to be recognized by the Italian platform “ 50 Top Pizza ...

Here are all of the 2024-25 Journal Star high school players of the year, all in one place — plus links to every all-area ...

Two Illinois shopping centers made USA TODAY's Readers' Choice Awards lists, ranking as one of the 10 best of their kind for ...

As many states across the U.S. introduce anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Peoria, Illinois, has become a destination for families seeking an accepting home.

The Village of Itasca canceled its Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, known as the largest in the state. Find out more.

A man wanted in Nashville in connection with a fatal crash in July 2024 was arrested in Peoria. He will be taken back to ...

Illinois State Police and the Peoria County Coroner's Office are investigating a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning that ...