Local Resources
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!
Take a look at some of the great things the Peoria area has to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move. The Peoria community has something for everyone.
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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!
Parks
Peoria Park District Glen Oak Zoo Wildlife Prairie Park
Fon du Lac Park Jubilee State Park
Events & Activities
Expo Gardens Spoon River Drive
Pekin Sundial Peoria Area Events
Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino Spirit of Peoria Riverboat
Steambaot Classic The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Morton Pumpkin Festival Peoria Civic Center
Peoria River Front Prairie Air Show
Peoria Restaurants Find Something To Do
Sports
Peoria Public Golf Course Guide Bradley Braves
Peoria Pirates Weaver Ridge Golf Course
East Side Center Peoria Youth Hockey
Country Clubs
Country Club of Peoria Mt Hawley Country Club Ivy Club
Recreation Centers
Landmark Recreation Center Riverplex
Owens Center The Clubs at Rivercity
Pearce Community Center- Chillicothe Five Points- Washington
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.
Area History
Historic Peoria East Peoria History
The Arts
Applegate & Co. Bluegrass Art Partners of Central Illinois
Peoria Art Guild Peoria Symphony
Bradley University Chorale Central Illinois Jazz Society
Peoria Opera Peoria Ballet company
Corn Stock Theatre Madison Theater
Opera Illinois Peoria Area Civic Chorale
Peoria Municipal Band Peoria Jazz Band
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.
Area Schools
Colleges
Bradley University Blackhawk College
Illinois Central College Midstate College
Eureka College Illinois Missionary Baptist College
U of I College of Medicine Robert Morris College
Libraries
Peoria Public Library Peoria Heights Library
Morton Public Library East Peoria Library
Museums
Dickson Mounds Lakeview Museum for Arts and Science Wheels of Time
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
Major Area Employers
Caterpillar St.Francis Medical Center
Proctor Community Hospital Methodist Medical Center
Bradley University Illinois Central College
Keystone Steel and Wire Ameren/CILCO
Other Great Community Resources
Peoria is a thriving community with lots of things happening and growing. For the latest in business, demographics and statistics please visit one of these informative sites to see why we are extremely proud to call Peoria HOME!
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School Information - free school profiles
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Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
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Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| Peoria Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
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