New coaches got wins, Canton earned a tough loss, there were plenty of points — and Richwoods' girls flag football team picked up a big victory. Here are some takeaways from Week 1 in Illinois high ...

Peoria is in line for the biggest snowfall of the winter, with three or more inches possible midweek. According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, snow is forecast for Wednesday in Peoria, ...

Week 4 of the Illinois high school football season is wrapped up, and Mid-Illini play was as exciting as ever with two tight games — and a couple of blowouts. Speaking of blowouts, the two city games ...

Gas prices in the Peoria area dropped 5.5 cents from last week, with the average price of gas now at $3.02 a gallon, while the national average is $2.90 a gallon.

Each week, the Journal Star will take a look at the top-performing teams and players from weekend games across the Peoria area. Players from Metamora, Morton and Elmwood/Brimfield lead our list for ...

Break out your coats and put the fireplace on: Despite October's warm start, central Illinois is expected to have its first freeze this week. Last week's cold front is settling into cool temperatures, ...

PEORIA – Jersey Mike’s Subs is preparing to open its newest location locally on Dec. 3. “It’s incredibly rewarding to help grow this brand in the Peoria region,” said franchise owner Scott Miller.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The cost for a gallon of gas continued to drop in the Peoria area, according to a website that monitors prices. According to the GasBuddy website, the average price of gas in the ...

The Peoria Panthers are this week's Tire Pros High School Team of the Week after wrapping up a 10-0 regular-season with a 28-21 victory over rival Cactus. Akeem Rutledge's 4-yard touchdown run enabled ...

Week 7 of the Illinois high school football season is wrapped up, with conference races headed down to the wire and other teams positioning themselves for a playoff push. Here is the Journal Star ...

Week 9 of the Illinois high school football season is a wrap — and the playoff pairings are next! We have conference championships for Peoria High and Washington, along with a dramatic finishes for ...