Bari Weiss, co-founder and CEO of The Free Press, will become CBS News' new editor-in-chief under Paramount's acquisition of the independent media company.

The federal government shutdown continued Monday morning, and an upcoming Senate vote on the stopgap funding bill is unlikely to pass.

National chains in Pekin, Washington and East Peoria were among the businesses with five or more violations during September food inspections.

PEORIA – The building that was once home to longtime local eatery The Spotted Cow has been sold. STK Dire LLC purchased 718 W. Glen Ave. from SSCF Companies LLC Series Spotted Cow Real Estate for $550 ...

The new prices took effect on Sunday, Oct. 5, and remain until Jan. 18, 2026. The Postal Regulatory Commission will review the price changes before they take effect. A complete list of the full prices ...

Pay for high school referees in Illinois varies. Here is what they make in 2025 per event in baseball, softball, football, basketball and more.

See the schedule of Illinois high school football games in the Peoria area in Week 7 of the 2025 IHSA season, set for Oct. 10.

How to get tickets for Illinois' sold-out college football game against Ohio State at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Purdue Boilermakers in a Week 6 college football game. Here are a recap and highlights.

Illinois topped Purdue on Saturday, helping Fighting Illini football move to No. 17 in the newest US LBM Coaches Poll released Sunday.

Journal Star sports editor Wes Huett reacts to Illinois' No. 17 ranking in the newest US LBM Coaches Poll.