PEORIA — Peoria Mayor Rita Ali said Sunday morning's shooting in Downtown Peoria, which led to a confrontation between police and people gathered downtown, was "unacceptable" and she will be drafting ...

The Bradley Braves men's basketball team has a young, reloading roster for the 2025-26 season. Coach Brian Wardle has provided early projections on each player's value and a comparison to a former ...

Have you ever wondered what the least liked public art in Illinois is? A new survey answered that question and more.

Ahead of Week 6, here are the 57 Illinois high school football teams still undefeated in 2025. Here is the newest IHSA playoff outlook.

The threat of a government shutdown still looms after Trump and top officials failed to come to a resolution Monday. See what that would mean for Illinois.

The popular grocery store chain is dropping a Halloween-themed version of its viral bags on Wednesday, Oct. 8, Trader Joe's told USA TODAY. The bags, which retail for $2.99, will be available in ...

President Trump, speaking to US military leaders Sept. 30 at Quantico, referenced two 'N-words' you can't use in discussion of nuclear threat.

Illinois football plays at Purdue this week. On Monday, the kickoff time for the Fighting Illini showdown with Ohio State was announced.

Ameren Illinois customers will see a decrease in electricity prices starting Oct. 1 after significant summer rate hikes. This decline follows a summer where costs rose by 50%, reaching over 12 cents ...

The supermarket giant said starting on Oct. 1, customers would have access to an expanded selection via DoorDash.

Here are the nominees for Journal Star boys athlete of the week for Sept. 30, 2025. Vote now.

Here are the nominees for Journal Star girls high school athlete of the week for Sept. 30, 2025. Vote now.