Peoria Council Postpones Talks on Improving Warehouse District

I recently read an interesting article about Peoria’s Warehouse District that I’d like to share with you. Evidently, some council member strongly want to convert Jefferson Avenue and Adams Street in the Warehouse District from one-way to two-way streets. Continue reading to learn more about this Peoria development, and how it may affect area home…


Peoria Home Sales Increase in 3rd Quarter

It’s been a good year to be a home seller on the Peoria real estate market, as evident by the latest market data. According to the Illinois Association of REALTORS, there were 29,644 home sales in Illinois during the third quarter, which is up from the 24,719 home sales in 2010. That’s an increase of…


Fun Things to do in Peoria, Illinois In November

Thanksgiving is only two weeks away.  Do you know what your family is doing to celebrate? Perhaps you’re going to visit extended family in another city or you’re having friends and family over for dinner. Whatever you end up doing, I hope you get to spend it with loved ones. To help get you in…


Peoria County Showing Signs of a Healthy Economy

The East Peoria Times Courier recently had an interesting article about the local economy in Peoria County and two neighboring counties. Evidently, several economic indicators are suggesting that Peoria County’s economy is doing a lot better most in the state. Continue reading to learn more about why the local paper recently called our county’s economy…