Did anyone win the Mega Millions drawing last night, Jan. 30, 2026? Friday's winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery ...

The Woodford County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 37-year-old Steven A. Porter. The Woodford County Coroner's ...

The Senate reached a deal to fund the DHS for two weeks while the rest of a massive spending package gets ironed out. What ...

A partial government shutdown looms as the Senate remains divided over spending bills. But how would a shutdown affect Illinois tax refunds?

ICE demonstrations are set to take place across Illinois Jan. 30. Here's what to know about scheduled strikes and protests.

PEORIA – The lineup for the 2026-2027 Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria series includes multiple Peoria premieres and one anniversary tour. The upcoming season was announced by the American Theatre ...

CHICAGO — Flu cases are increasing rapidly in Illinois as the state sees its worst flu season in more than 15 years.

Teams from Morton, Washington, Eureka, Dunlap and Fieldcrest are set to compete at the 2026 IHSA competitive dance state finals in Bloomington.

Two board members told the Journal Star why they abstained from voting on Peoria Public Schools' new superintendent and deputy.

A new retailer is close to debuting in East Peoria. The grand opening for Bob’s Discount Furniture is scheduled for Feb. 9 at 200 Riverside Drive. The property is the site of a former OfficeMax office ...

The Senate failed a vote to avoid another partial government shutdown, disagreeing over a DHS funding bill. Here's how Illinois lawmakers voted.

A man was killed in Woodford County on Thursday after he rear-ended a semi-truck traveling north on Interstate 39, according to the Woodford County Sheriff's Office.