Located halfway between Chicago and St. Louis on the shores of the beautiful Illinois River, Peoria combines the assets of big city living with the charm of a small town. In 2004, this safe, comfortable community of 350,000 was named the most affordable U.S. city by Forbes Magazine. It is also a three-time winner of "All American City" by the National Civic League.
Here's what Peoria has to offer:
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Award-winning parks and recreation: The Peoria Park District boast 9,000 acres of parks, and five public golf courses. Residents also enjoy softball, soccer, football, running, golf, volleyball, and cycling at state-of-the-art athletic facilities.
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A lively cultural scene: The city is home to a symphony orchestra, an opera company, two ballet companies, a municipal band and chorale, several community and professional theaters, a variety of museums, and one of the best professional art fairs in the nation. Peoria's famed riverfront also offers cruises, festivals, concerts and dining.
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A great place to raise a family: In addition to being safe and affordable, Peoria provides top-notch educational opportunities from pre-school through college. In 2004, Peoria public school seniors won more than $1.04 million in scholarships and chose from the best colleges and universities in the country.
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