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A Peoria man will be held in jail until his trial on charges of injuring his 1-month-old son. The infant was hospitalized ...

The 44-year-old fatally shot his girlfriend after a domestic dispute and then shot and killed a neighbor who tried to help.

Peoria High boys basketball coach Daniel Ruffin is accused of criminal sexual abuse, other charges involving a second student.

Christian Davis was a popular three-year Bradley basketball defensive ace. He was back for a visit Monday and helped root on ...

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A new WalletHub study ranked the best U.S. cities for Valentine's Day based on factors like date night budgets and activities ...

Here are the nominees for Journal Star boys athlete of the week for Feb. 10, 2026. Vote now.

USA TODAY wants your nominations for the 2026 Women of the Year in the Peoria area.

Big shots, big moments in Bradley's OT win over Belmont on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena.

Nearly two dozen state governors, including Gov. JB Pritzker, will boycott a meeting with Donald Trump after he disinvited two of their colleagues.

More than 1,500 kids from 96 schools are in Peoria for the 2026 IESA cheerleading state finals. Here are competing teams, ticket info and more.