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

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

In July, the Health Department visited approximately 60 food service facilities operating in the county. The Peoria Journal Star lists establishments based on the number of violations observed during ...

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.

After 27 years in the greater Peoria area, Co-Op Records of Pekin is closing. Owner Denny Smith said Sept. 30 would be the last business day.

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.

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

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.

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

The semi rolled onto its side into a nearby field after the accident, according to the Woodford County Sheriff's Office.

Changing ocean conditions making whale prey scarce are causing the mammals to stop singing, a recent study has found.