East Peoria, Illinois

Home to Caterpillar’s first factory, East Peoria still houses Caterpillar manufacturing facilities. More than a factory town, East Peoria is a thriving center of commerce and learning. The Levee District is a regional shopping hub, and Illinois Central College’s well-designed campus resides on top of an East Peoria bluff.
Founded: 1884
Population: 23,402 (2010)
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