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The Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that the pilot involved in a fatal aircraft accident Tuesday near Bethany in Harrison County, Missouri, as a 73-year-old Peoria-area man.

IVC and Peoria Heights are among the five Peoria-area schools with new football head coaches for the 2026 high school season.

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A South Peoria housing proposal that has divided city leaders and residents took a first step toward approval Thursday.

The Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers play the first game of their 3-game series in Arlington, Texas, Friday at 8:15 p.m.

The Peoria Chiefs received some new talent from the parent club St. Louis Cardinals on Aug. 6, including two players from the 2026 MLB Draft. The Cardinals sent outfielder Andrew Williamson to Peoria.

Six players in the Peoria area will look to make an immediate impact as transfers during the 2026 IHSA football season.

Last season, there were 20 teams that made the 2025 playoffs. Those were Pekin, Dunlap, Washington, Morton, Peoria High, ...

Here's a look at the top 21 athletes to come out of Pekin High School over the years compiled by the Journal Star sports ...

Nathan Lavender pitched for El Paso-Gridley and the Fighting Illini. Now he's been called-up to the majors by the New York ...

Walgreens is closing stores nationwide as part of a several-year plan to improve profits. See which Illinois locations have been impacted.