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About Peoria
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The greater Peoria
metropolitan area has a population of nearly 350,000,
with 1 million people living within a 60-mile radius. It
lies at a crossroads between Chicago, St. Louis,
Indianapolis, and Des Moines. The cost of living is
extremely affordable, and many of our residents purchase
homes during their training here.
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The
Peoria Civic
Center
hosts live Broadway shows, concerts by well-known
entertainers, a civic ballet, an opera company,
symphony, community chorale,
Peoria Rivermen Hockey (St.
Louis Blues),
and
Bradley University Basketball.
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The Peoria Chiefs,
managed by Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, play over 70
home games at year at the downtown O'Brien Field
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Recreational
activities abound in the Peoria area, which combines the
amenities of the city with the beauty and serenity of
the Illinois countryside. The
Peoria Park District has the largest square
acreage of any park district in the state of Illinois.
Thousands of acres of parks feature such attractions as
Glen Oak Zoo,
Wildlife Prairie Park, bicycle trails, golf
courses, tennis courts, indoor skating rink, concerts,
and a
Riverfront Area complete with steamboat and
maritime museum.
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Peoria also boasts
the largest museum for the arts and sciences in
downstate Illinois,
Lakeview Museum, which has exhibited works by
such artists as Rodin, Grandma Moses, Toulouse-Lautrec,
and Norman Rockwell.
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Peoria offers a
variety of
shopping options including local and
well-known stores.
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To find out more information on the Peoria area and what
it has to offer follow the links below.
Local Communities
Peoria Sites
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