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Peoria isn’t just about river views and small-town charm. It’s where cheesecake takes center stage. Every bite is a mini celebration, creamy, rich, and unapologetically indulgent. From classic New ...

Some Joliet, Illinois, residents were asked to shelter in place Thursday morning as police executed a search warrant. Residents in the immediate area around the 400 block of Garnsey Avenue were urged ...

Votes are in following another week of head-to-head matchups during the Elite Eight competition. While some pizza shops won by a landslide, others solidified their spot in the Final Four with less ...

Choosing where to raise a family is an important consideration for most parents, with safety and affordability typically at the top of mind for those with children. Luckily for parents in Illinois, a ...

March 25 - The Seattle Mariners will open the season with shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list because of right shoulder inflammation. Crawford, 31, played ‌in seven games this spring, ...

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With just under a week and a half until Election Day for the 2026 primary, voters in Illinois may be starting to make a game plan for where they'll cast their ballot. Those who are hoping to check ...

Crooked Crust Pizza, which for years was a gathering place for UNT students and residents of the area near campus, closed its doors on Feb. 27. The restaurant operated for more than a decade on Avenue ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite Peoria-area dining spots for the 2025 Community’s Choice Awards. Here ...