Area Information
The Greater Peoria Area
Peoria
All-American City
The oldest community in Illinois with a population of 112,936, Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here there is an enviable standard of living, exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets, quality shopping, and a variety of cultural events. Three-time winner of the prestigious "All America City Award," Peoria is a city that will charm you with its hospitality, and believes in treating its visitors like guests. New residents will be startled to see a full-fledged city, complete with towering, gleaming buildings, rising from the fertile lands that stretch from the banks of the Illinois River.
Sense of History
The city and county of Peoria take their name from the Peorian Indians, one of the tribes who inhabited the Illinois River Valley. The name "Peoria" has been translated to mean "Prairie Fire that Wanders About." The Peoria area has continued to prosper and grow since its early beginnings. The natural riches that lured Indians and pioneers here contributed greatly to the later development of industry. Today the Peoria area is an industrial/agricultural community that takes pride in its historic past and progressive future.
World-Class Homes & Amenities
The thriving communities of Peoria offer the best of both worlds. From downtown hotspots and towering buildings of our picturesque skyline, to quaint parks, charming shops and award-winning golf courses, you'll experience the culture, entertainment and energy of a metropolis, minus the congestion. Homes in Peoria range from $60,000 to $2,500,000.
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Dunlap
Historical Significance
Dunlap, Illinois is a residential town of approximately 2,500 population. It is located in Radnor Township, Peoria County, Illinois on Route 91 off Route 150 out of Peoria. The early settlers came from the East, New York, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Many came overland with immigrant wagons, with oxen following the timber and streams, and consuming weeks of travel and hardships in making the journey in search of a place to settle on the prairies of Illinois. The first to settle in Radnor Township was Erastus Peet in 1834.
Wide Selection of Home Prices
Dunlap is a historical town that retains much of its early heritage. While many of the original buildings have been replaced with modern ones, there are still many artifacts of the town's earliest days as an agricultural and farming community. The Dunlap Public Library is an important haven for various items and photos that allow current residents to learn about their town's history. Homes in Dunlap are priced from $60,000 to $2,500,000.
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Chillicothe
Superior Quality of Life
Chillicothe is located on the Illinois River just 15 minutes north of Peoria and is part of the Peoria-Pekin Metropolitan Area. Chillicothe offers the advantages of a small community such as low tax rates, low crime rates, and an excellent school district, yet Chillicothe also has the advantage of the cultural opportunities a metropolitan area offers. Chillicothe's residents can take advantage of the quality of homes available, the excellent school system, the many shopping opportunities, exceptional public services, and the many leisure activities Chillicothe has to offer to its residents.
Educational Opportunities
Illinois Valley Central Unit School District (IVC) serves the Chillicothe area and consists of 3 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools and a high school. Parents in Chillicothe also have the option of sending their children to one of three private grade schools as well as a private high school. Bradley University, the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Illinois Central College, St. Francis School of Nursing a Mid-State College are located approximately 15 to 20 minutes from Chillicothe.
Outstanding Recreational Amenities
Chillicothe is surrounded by recreational facilities, parks, and the beautiful Illinois River. In spring and summer, residents are fortunate to be near the Illinois River which provides the city with a multitude of recreational opportunities such as boating, water skiing, fishing, and panoramic views. Autumn and winter find them hunting, ice fishing or snow mobiling. Situated on the Northern edge of the city, Chillicothe Recreational Area Ltd., boasts 82 camper pads with water and electrical hookups and an on-site dump station as well as 'primitive' campsites for outdoor enthusiasts. Four clear lakes offer swimming, scuba and boating areas. Sandy beaches are ideal for picnics, sunbathing, bocci ball and sand volleyball. The adjoining Chillicothe Paintball Pits allow the adventuresome to test their physical and tactical skill in the wooded paintball fields. Pearce Community Center, located in the heart of the city, provides aerobics, weight and fitness rooms. Banquet facilities are available at Pearce in addition to special programs for senior citizens. Pearce also has a beautiful indoor swimming pool where members may enjoy various aquatic activities.
Vibrant Economy
Today, Chillicothe has a prosperous economy and is experiencing commercial and residential growth. The city offers a multitude of commercial services and retail outlets available to Chillicothe businesses including restaurants, printers, graphic design studios, contractors, architects, real estate agents, attorneys, accountants' insurance agents and financial services.
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Metamora/Germantown Hills
A Charming Bedroom Community
Metamora is located in Northeast of Peoria on the east bluffs of the Illinois River in Woodford County. The village is a small community of about 2000 and is a primarily residential area, sometimes described as a "bedroom community" for Peoria. Although the community is small, it possesses a unique charm and is both very quiet and peaceful.
The Village is its own governmental unit, providing its residents with sewer treatment, zoning control, road maintenance, snow plowing, extra police protection, and three public parks. Germantown Hills has two shopping centers, and within the village there is a supermarket, hardware store, fast food and regular restaurants, auto service and sales, cleaners, banks, and other retail shops and professional services. The community has a grade school and middle school, fire protection, ambulance service, library, and public water, all provided by other governments.
Historical Landmarks
One of the area attractions is the Lee Log Cabin in Metamora. Built in 1836 and quite possibly one of the oldest structures in Woodford County, this dwelling is constructed of large square timbers instead of the round logs usually found, and it displays authentic furnishings. Another point of interest is the Metamora Courthouse. Built in 1885, one of the two remaining courthouses in the old Eighth Judicial Circuit, where Abraham Lincoln practiced law, this Classical Revival Courthouse contains Native materials, including bricks that were kilned locally. The courtroom has original furnishings and the museum displays period items.
Balanced Lifestyle
Demographically, the community is well balanced, with modest, middle, and upper income housing available. There are several small and large subdivisions. Germantown Hills is committed to maintaining an open and uncluttered, country-like appearance that appeals to its residents.
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Morton
Invigorating Morton!
Morton is located in Tazewell County and is bustling with activity, boasting its successes, and brimming with confidence. Its prospering business districts gleam with the improvements and beautification of redevelopment. New and expanded industries dot the city's industrial areas. Newly-built quality homes are plentiful. Symbolic of Morton's positive outlook is a newly renovated Main Street with decorative sidewalks, light fixtures, benches and plantings.
Let's Play!
Although filled with dynamic energy, Morton residents know how to relax. The community's famed Pumpkin Festival is a wonderful 4 day event for the entire family, annually attracting an estimated 100,000 visitors. The community and its surrounding area have everything necessary to the active life of everyone from toddlers to senior citizens. The area has fitness trails, swimming, leagues for almost any sport, golf courses, health clubs, indoor soccer, a roller rink and bowling centers.
Convenient Location
Morton's location is among its strongest assets. The city stands at the intersection of two major interstates (1-155 and 1-74), surrounded by rich and bountiful agricultural land. While Morton is near enough to the numerous amenities of both Peoria and Bloomington, IL to be advantaged by it, the community retains its strong local identity. Morton enjoys a convenience factor that encourages business, industry and residents to locate here. Sound municipal management over the years allows Morton to be virtually debt-free while still maintaining an environment services match needs.
Hometown Pride
Pride shows in the homes, yards and gardens in the Village of Morton. A sense of well being prevails. Homes have a comfortable look, suggesting a relaxed environment. A wide variety of housing styles and types are represented, from single-family homes starting at $60,000 - $700,000, to condos designed for senior citizens. Conveniently wide streets, handsome architect-designed contemporary homes, beautifully landscaped properties, and a sense of individual responsibility for the community are among the factors which make this central Illinois Village such a desirable place to live and work.
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East Peoria
The City of Lights
East Peoria is located in Tazewell County and stands on the shore of the Illinois River, directly east of Peoria and about midway between Chicago and St. Louis. East Peoria is a growing, modern city knicknamed "The City of Lights" for its annual festival. Residents enjoy exceptional living places in a seemingly endless array of beautiful homes built among the trees that cover the high hills and steep ravines to the east of the river bottom lands.
Outdoor Activities at it's Finest
East Peorians live close to nature and enjoy outdoor activities. The natural hilly and wooded terrain that makes up much of the city's eastern area enhances the quality of life enjoyed by residents. So, too, do the splendid facilities of Fondulac Park District offering totaling more than 1,100 acres in park areas.
Education - The Top Priority
Since East Peoria built its first log schoolhouse early in its history, education has been a treasured commodity. Today, two public school systems serve much of the community. A third operates one school on the far east side of town. East Peoria has high quality public school systems and support with equal vigor an in-town community college.
Fine Living
East Peorians enjoy a unique residential environment. Some distance away from the river, the land rises sharply, creating a series of ridges before flattening into prairie farm land. It is along these picturesque ridges, with their accompanying wooded ravines, that much of the city's housing is located. Almost everyone, in East Peoria, lives in a home backed by or near dense woods growing out of the steep inclines of a ravine. Many homes, like those along Fondulac Drive and Highview Road, have impressive views of the Illinois River below, the skyline of Peoria beyond, or distant hills. There is a home in East Peoria to match any budget and any lifestyle. The elegant new luxury townhomes and condominiums of Harbor Pointe are springing up along the Illinois River to the north of downtown. The homes overlook the upscale EastPort Marina, a $20,000,000 project with 520 boat slips, plus restaurants and shops. Large new executive style homes are being built in the hills overlooking EastPort Marina and Harbor Pointe, many set at the end of long driveways and near the edge of a bluff that affords a grand view of the city, the river, and the Peoria skyline. Attractive, mid-size single family homes dominate the community's residential areas. Many streets end in cul de sacs with homes on both sides backed by dense woods and ravines. Even in areas where cozy looking apartment buildings and duplex homes stand, the character of the landscape is equally pleasing. Homes here are priced from $60,000 to $700,000.
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Washington
Small Town Living - Big City Experiences
Washington is located in Tazewell County, just five miles east of the Illinois River. Residents here are fortunate to be able to receive the comforts of small town living with the amenities of a much larger population. Whether you are looking to relocate or visit, an invitation is extended to you to spend a day enjoying the diverse shopping and dining experiences throughout the city and encounter firsthand the "good neighbor" attitude expressed by the city's residential and business community. The charm of its heritage set into a vital city makes Washington an attractive place to visit and a wonderful place to call home.
Get Fit in Washington
The Washington Park District offers a comprehensive program of year-round activities with over 230 acres of beautiful parks and recreational facilities. The Park District offers everything from theater and arts, aerobics and dance to special holiday events and bus trips. Facilities include bike and nature trails, swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields. The Washington Park District's Mission Statement is to provide quality recreational programs, facilities and parks that meet the leisure needs and improve the quality of life for the residents of Washington.
Favorable Business Climate
The City of Washington maintains a high quality of life for its citizens by encouraging development of a skilled and adaptive workforce, fostering access to capital, constructing or facilitating the construction of basic and advanced infrastructure, maintaining a pro-cooperative business climate and supporting social, cultural and physical amenities.
Educational Excellence
Washington is known for its excellent public and private schools. The public schools consist of three grade schools, three junior high schools and one high school. Private schools in Washington consist of one parochial grade and junior high school. Washington schools are noted for the quality of their teaching achieved throughout the integration of curriculum within subjects at the same grade level as well as the the next. The schools also offer excellent facilities, abundant student opportunities for participation and individual attention to students. Washington High School provides students with a variety of career alternatives. In addition to excellent college preparatory programs, the high school offers programs for exceptional students and vocational technological training. Attesting to the quality of educational experience are test scores which are consistently above local and national averages.
Superior Residential Options
Washington offers a choice of stable neighborhoods that residents can be proud of: older and established, stately and historic, or new and modern homes can be found throughout the city. Approximately three in four residents own their homes. Homes here are priced from $60,000 to $700,000.
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