Why Peoria leaders are opposed to major Illinois housing initiative
PEORIA — Local lawmakers in Peoria are at odds with state lawmakers, including Gov. JB Pritzker, over pivotal housing legislation...
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Sen. Durbin warns Illinois lawmakers about upcoming election, division
SPRINGFIELD – A room full of Illinois lawmakers honored its outgoing senior U.S. Senator with memories, stories of mentorship, leadership...
Illinois to crack down on auto insurance hikes
A bill that aims to protect Illinois drivers and save them money has passed both chambers and will be sent...
MSU football considered a top school for quickly rising 3-star Illinois LB
Michigan State football is reportedly one of the top schools for a new priority linebacker target in the 2027 class....
Illinois Fighting Illini basketball gets big boost as star opts to return
by Journal Star
The Illinois Fighting Illini got a big piece to their success back on Wednesday, May 27. Andrej Stojakovic announced he...
Illinois lawmakers advance bill regulating powerful AI models
The Illinois Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance a bill that would regulate how large artificial intelligence model developers handle transparency...
23-year-old Illinois man dies Saturday in Adams County ATV crash
RICHFIELD − A 23-year-old Illinois man is dead after he lost control of the ATV he was driving and struck...
Stark County relay wins state title, leading Western Illinois girls track results
The IHSA state girls track meet was held Thursday through Saturday, May 21-23, at Eastern Illinois University, with championships handed...
Honoring Our Local Heroes: Michael James Jawor
By Kathleen Knowles Michael James JaworUnited States Navy Michael James Jawor was born October 21, 1948, to Anthony David and...
Will Illinois get a sunny Memorial Day? Here's the forecast
by Journal Star
Experts forecast a stormy Memorial Day weekend for much of the country, with chances of thunderstorms and flash flooding potentially...