Longtime friends, colleagues and former NFL players mourn the loss of Peoria High football coaching legend Larry Lavery, who died in August 2025.

Illinois State Police are continuing the search for a 70-year-old man accused of injuring two police officers in Gibson City ...

From rookies coaches to veteran programs with high expectations, excitement reigns at IHSA football practice fields around the Peoria area.

Illinois will enter an anticipated 2025 season ranked among the top college football teams in the nation. See where The AP ...

Comedian, actress and author Leanne Morgan will make a stop in Peoria in September as part of her "Just Getting Started" tour ...

The lending marketplace LendingTree recently released a report on the best and worst drivers in Illinois. Peoria ranked near the bottom of the list.

Daylight Saving Time ends in less than three months, meaning Illinois residents will soon have to change their clocks. Find out when DST ends.

Meet the Clarendon Hills players and coaches on Illinois’ team in the 2025 Little League World Series, representing Great Lakes in Williamsport.

A lot has been said about Illinois football's returning starters in 2025 — and deservedly so. Here are 7 new starters who could also make an impact.

Now, for the second time, the Journal Star is asking readers to make a fan's choice for high school football of the year. Cast your vote at pjstar.com. The poll runs through noon Friday, Aug. 15.

Clarendon Hills, Illinois is representing the Great Lakes in the 2025 Little League World Series. Meet all the players on the team at the 2025 LLWS.

Founded in 1825, Washington is celebrating its bicentennial year in 2025 with a week of special events. Here is the list.