Illinois residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. The air quality is expected to improve by Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Hannah Hudnall covers trending news for the USA ...

The Detroit Tigers (64-46) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (61-47) Friday to open up a 3-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

The Peoria-based Pop-A-Shot has delivered a proverbial slam dunk with its annual national tournament, earning a live space on ESPN2. The 2025 Pop-A-Shot National Championship will air live at 8 p.m.

The ICC Board of Trustees held a special meeting to select an interim president once Sheila Quirk-Bailey retires officially.

The coffee company's CEO said, "we're happy to bring our products and services over to a different part of Peoria." ...

The Journal Star took a spin around the Internet to collect early expert predictions for the Illinois Fighting Illini football season in 2025.

The former Peoria home of Bond Eye Associates is going up for auction this month. The 37,897 square-foot professional office building at 6800 N. Knoxville Avenue will be available for a live online ...

As hearings unfold into the fatal January plane-helicopter collision near D.C., investigators say the FAA ignored clear ...

The St. Louis Cardinals landed a top MLB prospect in a trade with the New York Mets. He's now headed to Peoria to play with the Chiefs.

Liberty Steel is asking Peoria County for a $2.65 million loan in an effort to relocate from Dallas to Peoria.

Veteran Rivermen center and team captain Alec Baer has signed for the 2025-26 SPHL season, and his expectations are high.

Illinois basketball is building for the future. Four-star Class of 2026 recruit Ethan Brown announced his commitment Wednesday night to the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-4 guard from Rolla (Mo.) becomes ...