Peoria Public Schools has approved a new plan that would require students at the middle school level and above to have a ...

The Chicago minimum wage applies to any employer with 4 or more employees. At the same time, the minimum wage for tipped ...

The death of a 1-year-old Peoria child who suffered "tremendous abuse" is being investigated as a homicide, according to ...

Illinois Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth voted "No" alongside all other 45 Democrats in the Senate. Republican Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Susan Collins ...

IHSA champions and Big Ten-bound recruits lead the nominees for 2024-25 Journal Star Male Athlete of the Year. Vote now.

The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts food inspections for a wide range of establishments in the area.

Gov. JB Pritzker announced his running mate today for his re-election campaign, former Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell. Mitchell will serve as Lieutenant Governor, following current Lt. Gov.

A 16-year-old was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Saturday night following a shooting in Peoria. The Peoria ...

A New Jersey-based meat processing company is recalling 140,000 of lunch meat due to "misbranding." Find out more.

A partnership between CEFCU and Wildlife Prairie Park has led to the development of a state-of-the art playground that will ...

The Fourth of July is on Friday, and thankfully many Americans will get a well-deserved day off work to celebrate. But will ...

Some scattered thunderstorms, hot weather and high humidity are expected in the days leading up to Fourth of July weekend.