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We are the Journal Star newspaper in Peoria, Illinois. We're also @pjstarsports
Peoria, IL
Joined December 2008
RT @AdamDuvall: Who are 1⃣2⃣ Peoria-area runners to know for the 2025 high school cross country season?. 🏃♂️ Zach Born, @MTHSAthletics….
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The reigning Journal Star runners of the year lead the Peoria area's top boys and girls cross country athletes ahead of the 2025 IHSA fall season.
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Google and Fox agreed to a "short-term extension" to keep the channel on YouTube TV until a new contract can be drafted.
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Google and Fox agreed to a "short-term extension" to keep the channel on YouTube TV until a new contract can be drafted.
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The fourth studio album includes 22 tracks with narrations from actresses Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Paulson, and other stars.
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The fourth studio album includes 22 tracks with narrations from actresses Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Paulson, and other stars.
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Claire's to close over 290 stores nationwide. See which 16 Illinois locations will be impacted
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Claire's is closing more than 290 stores nationwide. Find out which Illinois stores will be affected.
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In "Peacemaker" Season 2, Chris Smith "discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be." Here is how to watch the series.
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In "Peacemaker" Season 2, Chris Smith "discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be." Here is how to watch the series.
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Chicago ranks among top US metros for Gen Z grads. See why, where else Gen Z adults are moving
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A new report ranked the best U.S. metros for Gen Z graduates to move to- and Chicago made the list. Find out why.
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Why are flags at half-staff in Illinois? Trump orders flags lowered across US
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Flags are at half-staff across Illinois today, in accordance with orders from President Donald Trump. Find out why.
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RT @AdamDuvall: Week 1 picks:. 🏈 Peoria High at Champaign Centennial.🏈 Sterling at Metamora.🏈 Dee-Mack at Eureka.🏈 Last season, the picks w….
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It's Week 1 of Illinois high school football in 2025. See our predictions for top Peoria-area IHSA games this week.
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Photos: Officials break ground on new Tazewell County Justice Center Annex
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Tazewell County officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the new Justice Annex in downtown Pekin.
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RT @bullockjj: One Peoria City Councilman grilled Ameren, which made more than $1 billion in profits last year, over a steep rise in electr….
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Ameren listed a number of factors that have led to rate increases, but some councilmembers remained skeptical of the energy giant.
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How a Peoria Rivermen executive went from unpaid intern to team's hall of fame
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Bart Rogers started out 33 years ago as an unpaid intern with the Peoria Rivermen. Now he's a co-owner and headed to the Rivermen Hall of Fame.
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Photos: Rivermen co-owner Bart Rogers through the years
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Rivermen co-owner Bart Rogers started as an unpaid intern with the team 33 years ago and now is headed to the Rivermen Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Summer travel been very good at Peoria's airport. See the record numbers
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General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport logged an all-time record ast month. See the numbers.
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Illinois Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Aug. 27, 2025
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Check your tickets for Illinois daily lottery draw games here.
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'Stop on by': Italian beef business now open in Peoria Heights
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The Peoria Heights business serves Italian beef, as well as sandwiches, salads and hot dogs.
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Labor Day 2025 is almost here. What's the minimum wage in Illinois and Chicago?
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Labor Day is a chance to recognize the contributions of all American workers. Find out what the minimum wage is in Illinois, Chicago and surrounding states.
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Washington all-stater commits to Missouri Valley women's college basketball program
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The senior helped Washington to the IHSA Class 3A state finals as a junior. Now, she's headed to the Missouri Valley.
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Who will win College Football Playoff? Predictions, picks for 2025 championship
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The Journal Star sports staff each picks their 12-team College Football Playoff field, as well as the national champion. See who we predicted.
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Predicting the top Illinois high school football games in Peoria area for IHSA Week 1
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It's Week 1 of Illinois high school football in 2025. See our predictions for top Peoria-area IHSA games this week.
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Blues fest, grape stomp and more: Here are 5 things to do near Peoria this weekend
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The Blues & Heritage Festival on the Peoria riverfront and the annual Mackinaw Valley Grape Stomp are among the things to do this Labor Day weekend.
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