Two drainage valves released thousands of gallons of garbage runoff into nearby creeks and drainage areas, according to police.

Good Friday is not a federal holiday but is a designated holiday in some states, including Illinois. This means government offices will be closed, as well as some schools and businesses. Easter Sunday ...

The 6-foot-6 Lithuanian guard is expected to be a lottery pick after a single season leading the Illinois basketball team.

Language translation software firm Lilt has provided artificial intelligence to translate weather service alerts for over a ...

Messi has helped at least two other MLS teams set attendance records. Both the New England Revolution and Sporting KC has record-setting games against Miami in 2024, according to ESPN, both of those ...

No, Target stores will be closed on Easter Sunday this year, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Yes, Walmart will be open regular hours on Easter, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. No, ...

Native Peorian and veteran journalist Katie Gaston oversees the Journal Star's print and digital operations.

This Brimfield/Elmwood pitcher was born with hearing impairment. It doesn't slow her softball game. 'With that work ethic ...

Looking only at single-family homes, the $140,000 median selling price in Peoria County was down 20% in January from $175,000 the month prior. Since January 2024, the sales price of single-family ...

Dunlap's Bo Sutter got his first offer from Illinois football. The Class of 2028 recruit is the brother of four-star tight end Mack Sutter.

The former Illinois and LSU player from Manual is in the college basketball transfer portal from Arizona State, according to a report.

The new class includes NCAA champions, IHSA champs and other officials and media, set for induction in April 2025.