As Peoria experiences considerable development and economic growth, here’s a look back at the city’s roots and early days. See the historical photos.

Here is how Peoria-area basketball teams rank in the the regular-season AP top 10 poll for Class 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A on Feb. 5, ...

Let's test your knowledge with today's quiz from Bill Flick.

Penalty-taking is not for the faint of heart.While it seems easy enough (you only need to put the ball in the net from 12 yards unchallenged, right?), those who have ever taken one even at Sunday ...

Want to invest in a short-term rental? Check out Fairbanks, Alaska – ranked second in a list of the best places to invest in ...

A new study shows promising opportunities for short-term rental investors, and Illinois dominates the list. AirDNA, a provider of short-term rental analytics, analyzed over 540,000 U.S. properties ...

Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite Peoria-area dining spots for the 2024 Community’s Choice Awards. Here are the top three Pizza restaurants in the Peoria area as voted on by ...

Nestled in the serene town of Glasford, Illinois, this snowy retreat offers a cozy winter escape surrounded by picturesque ...

The Goodwill in Champaign is like the Disneyland of thrift stores – minus the overpriced churros and long lines for Space ...

Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, The Brown Elephant is the cool kid of thrift stores. It’s the ...

Retired teacher and Woodruff swim coach Jim Runkle has died at age 79. Tributes pour in for one of the elite swim coaches in ...

For retirees looking to live in a big city on a small budget, Des Moines is a good choice. Affordability is just one reason ...