Ameren Illinois electric rates will rise June 1. Here's how much
PEORIA — Electricity prices are set to increase for Ameren Illinois customers as consumers’ wallets are already being squeezed by...
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Illinois cannot afford to lose teacher vacancy grant | Opinion
by Journal Star
Illinois is facing a growing teacher shortage that is directly impacting student learning. Classrooms remain unfilled; burnout continues to rise,...
Giordano's unveils summer deal tied to gas prices for Illinois fans
by Journal Star
Chicago pizza chain Giordano’s is throwing a bone for those struggling with ever-rising gas prices. Starting Friday, May 22, the chain is launching...
Illinois students deserve more than just STEM | Opinion
“Mrs. Kleindl, is journalism dead?” Mateo, a senior who has been in my journalism classes since his freshman year of...
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday? What Illinois services will be closed?
by Journal Star
Memorial Day is coming up, which means many Illinois residents will soon get the day off school or work to...
Illinois communities to celebrate 100 years of the 'Mother Road'
LIVINGSTON, IL — For 40 years, Felipe de la Cruz Tenorio of Majorca, Spain, dreamed of driving America’s famed Route...
29 people arrested in central Illinois in FBI operation
SPRINGFIELD – A multi-agency operation led to the arrest of 29 people in central Illinois. Dubbed as Operation Viper, the...
Illinois communities to celebrate 100 years of the 'Mother Road'
LIVINGSTON, IL — For 40 years, Felipe de la Cruz Tenorio of Majorca, Spain, dreamed of driving America’s famed Route...
US News ranks these 22 Illinois cities as 'Best Places to Live'
by Journal Star
Do you think you live in the best city? Well, U.S. News & World Report may have you second-guessing. The...
Iowa baseball team defeats Illinois to open Big Ten Tournament
The Iowa baseball team defeated Illinois 10-6 in an opening-round game of the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha on May...