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From business to baseball, corporate opportunity to country landscapes - the greated Peoria region has it all. For families and professionals, entrepreneurs or entertainers - you'll find something here!

As a three-time winner of the "All-American City" Award, Peoria touts big city assets with a more
carefree lifestyle. Scenic landscapes, a newly developed riverfront, and thriving business and cultural communities make our city a place you'll want to call "home."

Our local economy has thumbed its nose at fluctuating national trends and to this day continues to stay extremely stable. According to Forbes magazine, Peoria is ranked the most affordable U.S. metropolitan area to live in out of the nation's 150 largest metro areas. Forbes also ranked Peoria #47 out of the largest 150 metropolitan areas in its annual "Best Places for Business and Careers."

And our future couldn't be brighter. Efforts are already underway to attract technology-based businesses and enhance our thriving medical community.

Plans to revitalize our downtown and riverfront are moving forward as well as commercial developments throughout our entire city. These are exciting times. Come see for yourself. Peoria is truly a place you will want to live, work and play.
The Peoria Civic Center welcomes the world renowned male vocal group 'Celtic Thunder' on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009, at 7:30 pm for a single performance. In 2009, Celtic Thunder is officially on TV, on CD, on DVD and on TOUR. The group features five Celtic male vocalists from Ireland and Scotland, ranging in age from 16 to 40: Paul Byrom, George Donaldson, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly and Damian McGinty. From rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each members' vocal style and personality, Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads, popular hits, and heartwarming songs of love and loss from across the Celtic music spectrum-Irish, Scottish, traditional and contemporary. Don't miss this one!
Levels of air pollution inside the home can be two to five times higher (sometimes 100 times higher) than outdoor levels. Following are tips for “repairing the air” in your home.
Many of us start our tomato plants indoors for spring, but what if you want to stretch your summer bounty throughout the year?
Living in a community means getting connected and involved. That is how you make new friends, learn new things and make a difference in the town where you live. Connecting is easy in the greater Peoria region.
Find out why the greater Peoria region is known as Illinois’ Downstate Medical Center. First rate care, accredited medical institutions, and world-renowned researchers combine to make the region a destination for unparalleled medical care and treatment.
Let shopping for a home be a pleasant experience each and every Sunday as Peoria area homes are showcased for public view. You can get a complete listing by going to the Peoria Area Association of Realtors® web site.
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