Peoria schools to close Friday due to brutal cold
Students at Peoria Public Schools District 150 will get an impromptu three-day weekend, thanks to frigid temperatures that have forced...
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Man killed in Chillicothe house fire identified by Peoria coroner
The Peoria County coroner has identified the man killed Tuesday, Jan. 20, in a Chillicothe house fire. Michael J. Brodbeck,...
Snow chances increasing for Peoria area. Here's how much is expected
The chances that Peoria will see snow this weekend have increased in the latest update from the National Weather Service...
Fundraising aims to help family of Chillicothe house fire victim
Family members of a Chillicothe man killed in a house fire Tuesday at his home are looking to raise money...
What's the best temperature to set thermostat to during Illinois winter?
Temperatures are set to dip again Thursday through Sunday in Illinois as a winter storm passes across the U.S. At...
Incoming winter storm could knock out power in Illinois. How to prepare
Illinois, like much of the U.S., is about to get hit with a large winter storm through the end of...
East Peoria hires alum, former ICC standout as new volleyball coach
East Peoria turned to one of its own to take over the volleyball program. Maris Barclay, a 2023 graduate, was...
Planning a family trip to Illinois? See how travel costs surged post-COVID
It may not be the peak season for travel, but it’s not too early to start planning. That is, if...
'Great Job': These Peoria eateries had perfect inspections in December
As 2025 came to a close, the Peoria City/County Health Department conducted its final food inspections of the year. There...
The best Asian food restaurants in Peoria as voted on by readers
Journal Star readers were asked to vote on their favorite Peoria-area dining spots for the 2025 Community’s Choice Awards. Here...