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Top Journal Star News

Senate passes Trump’s sweeping ‘big beautiful’ agenda bill, sending it to the House

Big Beautiful Bill · United States

Senate passes Trump’s sweeping ‘big beautiful’ agenda bill, sending it to the House

39% Center coverage: 181 sources

Senate Republicans narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tuesday, sending it to the House for final approval following a 27-hour blitz of amendments. See the Story

Who is Christian Mitchell? What to know about Pritzker's running mate

John Thune · United States

Who is Christian Mitchell? What to know about Pritzker's running mate

65% Center coverage: 20 sources

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is beginning its final vote in the Senate, where lawmakers for days have negotiated and struck last-minute deals. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that he believes the upper chamber has a deal, after a marathon vote-a-rama session. Trump suggested that he is open to negotiations on the bill stretching beyond the July 4 deadline that he — and the White House — for weeks have emphasized. Senate …See the Story

Peoria dentist killed in Monday skydiving accident in Ottawa

Peoria dentist killed in Monday skydiving accident in Ottawa

82% Center coverage: 11 sources

The skydiver fatally injured Monday at Sky Dive Chicago has been identified as Dr. Noel Liu, a 48-year-old resident of East Peoria and a dentist with a practice in Peoria.See the Story

Peoria Restaurant Announces It Will Soon 'Cease to exist.' Here's Why

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Despite support from the community, the restaurant said it faced challenges.See the Story

Chicago experiences flash floods following Tuesday storms. Here's how to commute safely

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Portions of west-central Chicago experienced localized flash flooding on July 8. Find out how to stay safe in flooded areas.Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Where is the best BBQ in Illinois? These cities ranked among the best places to eat

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Two Illinois cities fared much better than some others on an extensive list of best BBQ cities in the country.Illinois · Illinois Read Article

Construction workers in Illinois among highest paid in the country, study says

Coverage: 2 sources

A 2025 report ranked Illinois as the highest-paying state for construction workers based on cost-adjusted wages.Wages · Illinois See the Story

2 turf fields, $3 million: East Peoria sports complex to convert more diamonds to turf

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The East Peoria City Council approved a resolution to accept a proposal to replace two grass fields at EastSide Centre with synthetic turf.Infrastructure · East Peoria Read Article

Watch Pair of Baby Bison Run Off the 'Zoomies' at Yellowstone

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

A pair of baby bison ran off, what appeared to be the "zoomies," as the adults around them continued to graze without batting an eye. See the video.Wildfires · Yellowstone National Park See the Story

Decked out hot dogs and loaded potatoes: New restaurant opens in central Illinois

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The storefront serves more than the standard hot dog — toppings include meatballs, pulled pork and other items.Peoria, Illinois · Peoria Read Article

Metamora infielder three-peats as JS Softball Player of the Year

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Metamora grad and Ole Miss commit Kaidance Till is the Journal Star Softball Player of the Year for the third consecutive season.Metamora · Metamora Read Article

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