Peoria, Illinois, Peoria County
Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River and is located in Peoria County, Illinois in the United States, named after the Peoria tribe and established all the way back in 1691. There are excellent attractions, and the city is home to Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction equipment, and business conventions, and most of Peoria's economy revolves around this company. Peoria is great for business and leisure with something for everyone.