It's Week 2 of the Illinois high school football season. We had some tight rivalry games on the IHSA schedule for the city's teams, while the Mid-Illini pulled out three victories — including an ...

The 2024 high school football season continued Friday across Illinois, with wonderful individual performances from athletes in the Peoria area. Each week, the Journal Star takes a look at the ...

It recap time for Week 3 of the Illinois high school football season, and we have our first big upset of the year, a milestone rivalry win and some shootout games across central Illinois involving ...

The junior posted a pair of double-doubles last week. Thornton began her week last Monday, scoring 17 points and grabbing a ...

(This story was updated to add photos and new information.) 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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.

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 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 ...