Welcome to My Hometown

As a native Peorian who is active in community organizations such as the Children's Hospital of Illinois, I speak from experience when I assure you that this is a delightful place to live.

The Best of Both Worlds

Peoria couples big city latitude with small town friendliness and convenience. It's neighborhoods range from stately historic mansions overlooking the Illinois River to progressive new developments spreading in all directions toward wooded countryside. I've watched with pride as our community has grown, developed and prospered. And I look forward to sharing its history, neighborhoods and opportunities for education, recreation and entertainment with you.

You'll enjoy the changes life in Peoria brings!

Recreational Activities

Enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in Peoria and the surrounding area. Among the favorites are the thousands of acres of parks, 16 golf courses, local sports teams and many unique local events. There truely is something for everyone to do in Peoria, Illinois!

Arts and Entertainment

Will it play in Peoria? A famous question asked during the vaudeville days of the 1920s. Peoria was used as a "test market" for new shows. If the shows were successful in Peoria, then they generally were successful throughout the country.

Peoria, IL is still a popular place for arts and entertainment and hosts a wide variety of local and national shows.

Education

There is a school option that is right for your family’s needs with over 40 public school districts in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties, and many private and parochial schools. Other options include magnet schools, early childhood centers, vocational/technical programs, Edison Schools and much more.

Higher education opportunities include private and public universities, community colleges, and training programs. Your degree options range from firefighter to engineer to physician to chef to scientist and everything in between.

Our local school districts have consistently provided excellent education and are actively carrying out strategic plans for future improvements.

Major Area Employers

Whether you want to be an advertising copywriter or a zookeeper, the Peoria area offers challenging and interesting professions and employment opportunities. While Caterpillar Inc. remains the single largest employer in the area and manufacturing as a whole offers many employment opportunities, the region has embraced growth in fields of technology, education, healthcare and governmental services.