Peoria, Illinois is the seat of Peoria County and was named for the Peoria tribe, a local tribe of Indians. It is one of the oldest settlements in the state and was the jumping off point for explorers who were traversing the Illinois River. It was settled in 1680.
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The Bradley University website provides information on this private university based in Peoria, Illinois. The website provides a virtual tour of the campus to make it easier to decide if you wish to attend. You can also find out more about the university's graduate degree programs here. - Bradley University
http://www.bradley.edu/
Displays community calendars, details about past and upcoming city meetings, and emergency operations plans. - City of Peoria
http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/
Carries news, sports, opinion, and classified ads as well as photographs and obituaries. Also offers local homes of the week and local weather. - Peoria Journal Star
http://www.pjstar.com/
Contains an overview of the department, press releases, and crime statistics. - Peoria Police Department
http://ci.peoria.il.us/policedepartment