As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day in central Illinois, it's also time to enjoy local festivals, check out a variety of concerts and more. Here are 16 things to do in the Peoria area in the ...

Prizes up to $600: Claim at an Illinois Lottery retailer, a Claim Center, by mail, or via an e-Claim. By mail, send the required documentation to: Illinois Lottery Claims Department, P.O. Box 19080, ...

PEORIA — No matter what your thing is, there's something or someone for you out there in the content creator universe in the Peoria area. And the Journal Star has asked its readers to help find the ...

Illinois will require universal lead testing for children starting July 1. Here's how the new standard will work.

The National Weather Service is issuing heat advisories across Illinois this week as a severe heat wave passes through the state. Heat indices are forecast to surpass 110 degrees in some southern ...

Raekwon Pickett was found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2022 shooting death of 19-year-old Quinton Scott.

Planning a Fourth of July barbecue with friends and family? You may want to make sure your dogs stay inside, as pet expert Tom Sadler warns many barbecue staples can be dangerous for your furry ...

Temperatures will be scorching this week across Illinois, reaching heat indices as high as 110 degrees in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. While it may be tempting to switch your ...

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

Emergency room wait times for hospitals in the Peoria area can range between 50 minutes to well over four hours, according to data from a website specializing in hospital reviews. Hospital Stats, a ...

The westbound span of the McClugage Bridge will close on July 1 as a multi-year, $70 million project begins to refurbish that ...

Gov. JB Pritzker is on the campaign trail around the state and is touting new investments being made in Illinois. As he makes a case for another term as governor, Pritzker cut a ribbon June 22 on a ...