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Peoria Journal Star

Peoria Journal Star

Android Gannett
2.4 Popularity

Addictive local news app with community coverage

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Updated
September 16, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.spreedinc.providers.gatehousemedia.peoriajournalstar

So here's my honest take on the Peoria Journal Star app. I've tested a bunch of local news apps and this one's pretty solid overall. The coverage is comprehensive, with a good mix of breaking stories, community events, and in-depth journalism. The interface is user-friendly and the ePaper feature is a nice touch. On the downside, the ads can be a bit intrusive and I found the app gets a little repetitive after using it for a while. But if you want to stay plugged into your local community, this is a pretty good option.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and community events
  • Clean, easy-to-navigate interface makes it simple to find what you're looking for
  • ePaper version lets you read the newspaper on your phone or tablet
  • Free to download and use, with no paywalls

Cons

  • Ads can be annoying and intrusive at times
  • Content can start to feel repetitive after using the app for a while
  • Notifications can be a bit overwhelming if you don't customize them
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Been using the Peoria Journal Star app for a couple months now. It’s basically a local news app that covers stuff happening around your community – from breaking news to sports to entertainment. Pretty solid app if you’re into keeping up with what’s going on in your city.

Here’s what you can do: you can read all the latest articles, check out the photos and videos, and even get real-time alerts for stuff like breaking news and weather. There’s also an ePaper version that’s just like the printed newspaper. It’s got a clean, easy-to-use interface that makes it simple to find what you’re looking for.

Look, if you want to stay on top of local happenings, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying at times – but overall it does a good job of delivering the news that matters to your community. Worth checking out if you live in the Peoria area.

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