32+ min ago  (195+ words) The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 as the entire world stops to cheer on their respective country. As one of the host countries, Mexico will host games in three cities. Monterrey will be the site of a handful of matches…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (506+ words) It was championship day for Illinois girls track and field athletes. Athletes from across the state competed Saturday in the 2026 Illinois High School Association girls track and field state finalsat O'Brien Field at Eastern Illinois University. Below is a recap…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago  (62+ words) The asking price for the historic Peoria Armory building, owned by Kim Blickenstaff's KDB Group, has been lowered. Peoria Armory price drops as historic building needs repairs PEORIA " The asking price for a former Peoria landmark has been lowered. The…...

11+ hour, 22+ min ago  (112+ words) Peoria Journal Star Mexican eatery expands days of operation in Peoria PEORIA " Coco's Tacos is now open seven days a week. The Mexican eatery " situated at 2626 N. Sheridan Road " is now open from 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a. m. to 9 p. m. Friday through…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (99+ words) One person was hospitalized after toxic gases from a chemical reaction at a Peoria apartment complex led to a hazmat response. Person hospitalized after toxic gas exposure at Peoria apartment complex A person was hospitalized Friday morning after they and…...

16+ hour, 34+ min ago  (60+ words) The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at May 23, 2026, results for each game: 04-16-41-48-66, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 2 Midday: 4-5-3, Fireball: 8 Evening: 8-0-7, Fireball: 9 Midday: 5-2-8-5, Fireball: 1 Evening: 1-1-9-8, Fireball: 8...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (130+ words) Experts forecast a stormy Memorial Day weekend for much of the country, with chances of thunderstorms and flash flooding potentially interfering with plans of barbecues, parades and parties. Here's what's in the forecast for Illinois on Monday. Luckily for residents…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (23+ words) Peoria Journal Star Top girls track and field athletes battle for state championships...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (240+ words) Betty Helen (Brewster) Lohman, 95, of Peoria, IL passed away on May 18, 2026 at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehabilitation. Betty was born on May 31, 1930 to the late Robert and Lucille (Emert) Brewster in Herrin, IL. She married Raymond Tucker until his passing in…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (283+ words) PEORIA " Electricity prices are set to increase for Ameren Illinois customers as consumers' wallets are already being squeezed by rising inflation and gas prices. Beginning June 1, Ameren's summer prices for electric supply will go up to about 11 cents per kilowatt…...