Peoria Journal Star

The NASCAR Cup Series competes at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m. ET. The next two NASCAR Cup Series races air live on TNT. TNT is available to stream with Sling. After 30 years, the NASCAR Cup Series will contest a points-paying race at the classic North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway on Sunday. The 0.625-mile oval was a longstanding staple in the sport before it was dormant for many years.

July 19, 2026, 6:53 a.m. CT Argentina faces Spain in the World Cup finals today, July 19 at 3 p.m. ET. Some Argentina World Cup jerseys are still available, including Lionel Messi's home jersey. Editor's note: Follow for Argentina vs. Spain World Cup final live updates Argentina continues to cause heart palpitations during the 2026 World Cup as the team has provided late drama in every single one of its four knockout round games.

PEORIA — The Peoria Rivermen had a wealth of elite goaltending on their roster during a run to the SPHL President's Cup Finals last spring. They had three goaltenders who were No. 1-caliber, and one of them is returning on a mission to be a player the defending regular-season champions can bank on.

PEORIA — Madison Maloof will help Bradley University break new ground with women's athletics. She has been hired by BU as the inaugural head coach of its women's club hockey team. It's one of five women's Premier Club Sports being launched by the university over the next two years.

Matt Dayhoff July 19, 2026, 4:42 a.m. CT A crowd attracts drag king Fil A Gotts with tips during the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 on the Peoria riverfront. MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR Drag wars host Decevia Mann performs for the crowd during the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 on the Peoria riverfront.

PEORIA – The stage of the Apollo Theatre has sat dark for a number of years. Jolene Howard hopes to bring the historic Peoria venue back to life.

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From sprinkle-covered Hello Kitty plushies to mini characters under $15, this one-day sale is a must-shop for Sanrio fans. July 19, 2026, 12:00 a.m. CT If you needed a reason to treat yourself this summer, National Ice Cream Day is serving one up—with a side of nostalgia. Build-A-Bear is celebrating the sweet holiday with its adorable Hello Kitty & Friends ice cream collection, featuring exclusive plushies inspired by your favorite frozen treats. Even better?