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Journal Star - Peoria

Journal Star - Peoria

Breaking News + eNewspaper

759 ratings
96 reviews
With Ads
⚽ Sports
📡 News
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 11, 2011
  • September 26, 2026

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Developer

USA TODAY Co., Inc.
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Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and breaking alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, along with national news. Customize your reading experience and save articles for offline access.

✓In-depth local journalism
✓Breaking news and alerts
✓eNewspaper replica
✓Customizable reading experience
✓Offline reading
✓Sports coverage
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What users say about Journal Star

Reviews of Journal Star are mostly negative: the News app is rated 4.4/5 from 759 App Store ratings. What users like most: lightning-fast load times, continuous reading experience. Top complaints: frequent crashes and stability issues, difficult to navigate and use. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Lightning-fast load times
  • 👍Continuous reading experience
  • 👍Convenient digital delivery
  • 👍Comprehensive local news coverage
  • 👍Great sports reporting

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍Difficult to navigate and use
  • 💸Invasive ads even for paid subscribers
  • 🔒Login and subscription management problems
  • 🔍Outdated and incomplete content
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What's New in Journal Star

28.13.2

September 26, 2026

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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User reviews

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Love the app

I love the app. I get to see the paper as it is visually and flip through it, but don’t have papers laying around that I have to recycle. Win win.
AnnRosettaAnnRosetta

Princeville Man

We really like the fact that we can read the paper anytime and any place!!!
cardinals 2011cardinals 2011

Pops up win a free iPhone

Unable to view obituaries pops up you have been selected to get a free iPhone. That's terrible that you can not view the obituary.
MagmaysrMagmaysr

Love seeing the same pages as the print version.

The electronic version that shows the same pages as the print is my favorite news app. Being able to click on an article and see it open in an easier to read is a bonus.
Dunlap12001Dunlap12001

The paper

This is a great way to get the paper. Never worrying if it’s going to be there in the morning. Will never go back. Need more local sports if possible.
cubbies my teamcubbies my team
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Pages not loading properly

Bug

Subscription issues and lack of customer support

Bug

Inability to access full content

Bug

Blurry and misaligned content

Bug

Frequent app crashes and freezes

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to print articles

Feature

Improved obituary section

Feature

More local sports coverage

Feature

Seamless cross-device experience

Feature

Better organization and search functionality

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does the Journal Star app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters to the community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also offers breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts.

What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also includes access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, offering a broad range of news content.

How does the subscription model work?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly, unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your account settings after purchase.

Can I customize my reading experience?

Yes, you can customize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode for easier reading, and accessing content offline. Real-time notifications can also be tailored to your interests.

What are the benefits of using this app for local news?

The app offers a streamlined, fast-loading experience for viewing important stories, photos, and videos. It ensures you receive timely breaking news and alerts, and provides the convenience of accessing both local and national news content, including a digital replica of the print newspaper.