Most retail stores, restaurants, and grocery chains will be open on New Year's Day, though many will have adjusted hours.

Lotto: 9:22 p.m. CT on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Pick 3 (Day): 12:40 p.m. CT daily. Pick 3 (Evening): 9:22 p.m. CT ...

Peoria's 2026 entertainment calendar features a lineup of popular performers in rock, country, gospel and comedy.

Bradley is back on the court New Year's Day 2026 — exactly 123 years since its first game back in 1903 at the Peoria YMCA.

David Olano, whose last-second field goal won the Music City Bowl for Illinois, says he will enter the transfer portal ahead of his final football season.

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois offensive lineman Kellen Francis of Princeville announced Dec. 31 he will enter the college football ...

Walk-off wins, owning the SEC and celebrating Luke Altmyer. Illinois fans had thoughts after the Illini football's dramatic ...

Illinois football wrapped up another successful season in the Music City Bowl. What's next for the Fighting Illini this ...

Did anyone win the Mega Millions drawing last night, Dec. 30, 2025? Tuesday's winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery ...

East Peoria, Washington basketball players among nominees for Journal Star girls high school athlete of the week for Dec.

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema met with the media following his team's 30-28 victory against Tennessee in the Music ...

Richwoods, Washington and Dunlap shined in holiday basketball tournaments. Details of titles and more from the Journal Star's ...