Not sure if the star-studded cast is in town, but at least one well-known actor's likeness is smiling above central Illinois.

Illinois ranked among the safest states for LGBTQ+ people in a newly released list. Find out why states like Arkansas and Louisiana were ranked last.

The coroner in Henry County has identified a person found dead last Friday in a rural area west of the city as a Kewanee man who had been missing for over a week.

Can you leave your kids home alone in Illinois? Illinois law doesn't have black-and-white answers, but there are some key things parents should know.

Stevens' appointment came after the council amended a 34-year-old ordinance from 1991 that required police chiefs to reside within the city. The council voted 7-1 to approve the change, which now ...

A quintet of Peoria firefighters were promoted recently to new roles within the department.

Earning over $200,000 a year, state's attorney Jodi Hoos has the highest base salary among Peoria County employees.

State champion track stars, playoff heroes and more lead our nominees for Journal Star high school athlete of the week. Vote now.

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 IHSA Class 1A and 2A softball state finals at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 IHSA Class 1A and 2A baseball state finals at the University of Illinois in Champaign.

Looking to spend some fun in the sun with the family now that school's out? Or hoping to spend the day riding rollercoasters ...

Brimfield lost its IHSA Elite Eight softball game on Monday in extra innings. 'We had high goals and high expectations and that won't change.' ...