Central Illinois braces for severe storms and oppressive heat

8 June 2026, 6:03 am

PEORIA, Ill. is expecting a stormy and humid week with a Flood Watch in effect through Monday evening, localized pockets of 2 to 3+ inches of rain, oppressive heat and humidity midweek, and a high ...... Read More »

Journal Star reporter wins first place in three categories in Illinois journalism contest

8 June 2026, 12:59 am

The Illinois Press Association contest recognized journalists in a variety of categories for work published in 2025, splitting up newspapers into divisions based on their size. Journalists were ...... Read More »

How 4 Peoria-area teams won 2026 IHSA baseball sectional championships

6 June 2026, 12:34 pm

Tremont, Putnam County, Brimfield/Elmwood and East Peoria all advanced to the supersectional round of the IHSA baseball playoffs.... Read More »

Five events to check out in Peoria area this weekend

4 June 2026, 12:36 am

From the Steamboat Classic to the Elmwood Strawberry Festival, here are five events happening in the Peoria area this weekend.... Read More »

Festivals, concerts and more: Here are 18 things to do in Peoria in June

31 May 2026, 10:49 pm

From the Tremont Turkey Festival to Juneteenth celebrations, here are 18 events happening in Peoria this June.... Read More »

Why Peoria leaders are opposed to major Illinois housing initiative

29 May 2026, 5:58 am

Peoria leaders are opposing Gov. Pritzker's housing bill, saying it strips cities of local control over zoning.... Read More »

Peoria warns residents to avoid contact with Illinois River after sewer overflow

28 May 2026, 5:09 pm

The City of Peoria is warning residents to avoid full-body contact with the Illinois River after recent heavy rainfall caused a combined sewer overflow, and people should wait 48 hours before getting ...... Read More »

Peoria’s Grace Presbyterian Church hosts gospel music concert

28 May 2026, 12:31 pm

Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria is hosting a gospel music concert featuring local recording artists The Kramers on May 9th, with proceeds going to Child Evangelism Fellowship.... Read More »

20 Things To Do In Peoria IL You Probably Never Considered

27 May 2026, 12:02 pm

As one of the larger cities in the state, there are many varied things to do in Peoria, from scenic drives to sporting events and festivals.... Read More »

Peoria Civic Center boss to become new Moline arena head in early July

26 May 2026, 7:21 am

Rik Edgar, former general manager of the Peoria Civic Center, will be the new boss at Vibrant Arena at The MARK, 1201 River Drive, Moline, to start in early July.... Read More »

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