Peoria Essential Info
Overview
Peoria is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Peoria County. It serves as a regional hub for the primarily rural and agricultural center of the state. Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
22 °F
Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Peoria is credited for developing penicillin for mass usage.
- Peoria is the world headquarters of Caterpillar, Inc.
- Peoria’s “world famous” landmark of over 40 years is World Famous Big Al’s: a strip club.
- Richard Pryor, a popular actor and comedian, was born in Peoria.
- Etiquette expert Marjabelle Young Stewart consistently ranks Peoria as one of the Best Mannered Cities in America.
Popular Foods
- Chicken and Waffles
- Aurelio's Pizza