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Methodist Medical Center

Children's Hospital Puts Peoria's Youngest Patients in Good Hands

Peoria parents can rest assured their kids will receive quality care. The only full-service specialty hospital for children in the area calls Peoria home. In fact, the 127-bed Children’s Hospital of Illinois serves more of the state’s youth than any other hospital outside of Chicago. What began as a pediatric hospital inside OSF St. Francis Medical Center in 1949 now delivers more than 2,000 babies every year. Doctors here established the first special care unit for premature infants in the... Read More »
Bradley University

Peoria Schools Cater to Nurses, Engineers and Undecided Alike

From students who have their minds set on a specific career to those who can’t decide on a major, Peoria’s Bradley University has options for everyone. But don’t just take our word for it; the independent, privately owned school established in 1897 has received nods from nationally recognized sources, including The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine. Most recently, U.S. News... Read More »
Riverfront and downtown living unite at 401 Water Street.

Downtown Living, Waterfront Views Lure Newcomers

There must be something in the water that attracts people to Peoria. Or maybe it’s the water itself, attracting urbanites to the luxurious condos located right on the Illinois River. The Lofts at Waterfront Place is a new development in what once was Illinois Antique Center. The early 20th-century manufacturing building features exposed brick walls and high ceilings in its 23 lofts. Add a stunning view of the river and Peoria Lake, and it’s practically irresistible. Modern touches mix well with... Read More »