Katie Welch, a seventh-grade math teacher, was named West Central Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education. The state board of education also honored other educators ...

Peoria High, Washington, East Peoria and Notre Dame have athletes among nominees for newest Journal Star high school athlete of the week. Vote here.

After qualifying a program-record give girls for state wrestling, York's Annah Perdue, Arianah Linden, Gladis Rodriguez, ...