Illinois lost its final Smokey Bones restaurant this week amid nationwide closures. Find out what led to the location's ...

Jarvis Allison Jr., a 17-year-old Peoria student, was shot and killed at Laura Bradley Park. His family is raising funeral ...

Bob Vester's death "left a profound void in the lives of those who knew him, especially his family," according to a GoFundMe ...

Peoria Journal Star readers voted for their favorite barber shops. These three businesses received the most votes.

The travel website World Atlas named two Illinois towns to its list of the most welcoming in the United States. Both towns ...

Peoria is buzzing with activity this May. Discover 16 exciting events, from music festivals to art fairs and more.

Peoria Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals highly touted catcher prospect Rainiel Rodriguez homers on 2026 Opening Night in high-A ...

The St. Louis Cardinals prospect is in Peoria and seemingly on the same path from which Albert Pujols got his start toward a ...

Claim at an Illinois Lottery retailer, a Claim Center, by mail, or via an e-Claim. By mail, send the required documentation ...

Former Bradley Braves star Malevy Leons, now in the NBA with Golden State, visited Peoria to work out with the team and ...

Less than two weeks after a tornado ravaged Lena, southwest Illinois towns were struck by more severe storms. See the impacts ...

The defendant told a jury she had no memory of shooting her 18-year-old friend in the back of the head on the Peoria ...