East Peoria, Illinois
East Peoria is a city of 22,324 people in Tazewell County, Illinois.
Why visit East Peoria
Townapedia lists 59 museums and landmarks, 79 parks and trails, 97 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Grandview Drive, Madison Theatre, Peoria Riverfront Museum and John C. Flanagan House Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in East Peoria
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About East Peoria
East Peoria is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 22,484 at the 2020 census. East Peoria is part of the Peoria metropolitan area, located across the Illinois River from downtown Peoria. It is home to many Caterpillar Inc. facilities.
From the Wikipedia article East Peoria, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Grandview Drive
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Bluff road in Peoria County, Illinois
Madison Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Bob Michel Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
IL 40 over the Illinois River between Peoria & E. Peoria, Illinois
Bradley University
School · 4.2 mi
Private university in Peoria, Illinois
Cedar Street Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge over Illinois River between Peoria & E. Peoria, Illinois
McClugage Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Twin bridge over the Illinois River in Illinois, USA
Murray Baker Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
I-74 over Illinois River between Peoria & E. Peoria, Illinois
Shade-Lohmann Bridge
Bridge · 4.9 mi
Freeway bridge over the Illinois River in Illinois
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks59
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Museum · 2.7 mi
Museum in downtown Peoria, Illinois, USA
222 Southwest Washington Street, Peoria
Su 12:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Dec 25 off
John C. Flanagan House Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
942 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria
Pettingill-Morron House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
1212 West Moss Avenue, Peoria
Th 10:00-14:00
Farm Creek Section
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Exposed glacial stratification in Tazewell County, Illinois
Illinois Waterway Project Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
U.S. Army Core of Engineers facility in Peoria, Illinois
257 Grant Street, Peoria
Peoria City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
City headquarters in downtown Peoria, Illinois, USA
419 Fulton Street, Peoria
Central National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in downtown Peoria, Illinois
Downtown Peoria Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic meeting hall in downtown Peoria, Illinois, USA
Hotel Père Marquette
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Hotel in downtown Peoria, Illinois
International Harvester Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building in Peoria, Illinois, United States
John C. Proctor Recreation Center
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
1913 building in Peoria, Illinois
47 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds79
Peoria Zoo
Park · 3.4 mi
Public zoo in Glen Oak Park, Peoria, Illinois
Laura Bradley Park
Park · 4.8 mi
Public park in Peoria, Illinois, United States
67 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes97
8bit Beercade
Bar and pub · Pizza · 2.8 mi
619 Southwest Water Street, Peoria
Mo-Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 14:00-23:00
Bay Leaf: Indian Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant · Indian · 2.7 mi
316 Southwest Washington Street
Su, Tu-Th 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30, 16:30-22:00
Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern
Restaurant · Barbecue, Salad, Soup, Sandwich, Chicken, Pork, Tacos, Beer, Wine · 2.6 mi
212 Southwest Water Street, Peoria
Tu-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
El Mirador En El Rio
Cafe · Bagel, Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
110 Northeast Water Street
Su 10:00-19:00; Mo-Tu, Th 08:00-20:00; We 08:00-14:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00
Fillin' Station
Diner · American · 2.9 mi
2400 Washington Road, Washington
Tu-Th 06:00-14:00; Fr 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Intuition Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.1 mi
734 Main Street, Peoria
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Kenny's Westside Pub
Bar and pub · Irish · 2.8 mi
112 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria
Su-Sa 11:00-04:00
Meadows Avenue Tap
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
Meadows Avenue Tap is East Peoria’s go‑to bar and grill, serving the community since 2006. Known for having over $55 million won by our...
2000 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria
Su 07:00-01:00, Mo-We 08:00-01:00, Th-Fr 08:00-02:00, Sa 07:00-02:00
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
Restaurant · Burger, Grill, Pizza, Sandwich · 2.7 mi
305 Southwest Water Street, Peoria
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
Smokin Notes BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.1 mi
400 Riverside Drive
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Sugar Wood Fired Bistro
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Wine, Beer · 3.0 mi
826 Southwest Adams Street, Peoria
Su 11:00-20:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.1 mi
600 Riverside Drive, East Peoria
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
85 more on the map.
History
Several years after Illinois became a state (which happened December 18, 1818), William Blanchard and three other men (Charles Sargeant, Theodore Sargeant, and David Barnes) crossed Fort Clark (located in Peoria) to the eastern side of the Illinois River. The land here was a swampy floodplain; nevertheless, they made their claim on the land and built huts, growing corn and tomatoes in the fertile soil. This settlement was originally named "Fondulac Township", with fondulac meaning "bottom of the lake" in French.
Over the course of a few years, more settlers arrived. Jacob L. Wilson, Thomas Camelin, and a man simply known as "Donohue" established themselves in the new township, with Wilson eventually becoming the Justice of the Peace.
From the History section of East Peoria, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Churches and places of worship76
Cathedral of Saint Mary of The Immaculate Conception
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.8 mi
607 Northeast Madison Avenue, Peoria
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.2 mi
413 West John H Gwynn Jr Avenue, Peoria
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Healthcare16
OSF HealthCare Transitional Care Hospital
Hospital · 3.3 mi
500 West Romeo B. Garrett Avenue, Peoria
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
815 Main Street, Peoria
Carle Health Endoscopy Center Peoria
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
1001 Main Street
Map of East Peoria
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 6.9 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 4.0 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.2 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Peoria Gtr Peoria Ap Gsn 72532 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tazewell County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2006-12-29: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Peoria International Airport (PIA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Creve Coeur 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Marquette Heights 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Peoria Heights 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- West Peoria 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Morton 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Washington 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- North Pekin 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Bartonville 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Peoria 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Bellevue 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Murray Baker Bridge from East Peoria - panoramio, Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0
- 20210926 16 Quonset Hut Church, East Peoria, Illinois 02, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 20210926 16 Quonset Hut Church, East Peoria, Illinois 01, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Murray Baker Bridge from riverside in East Peoria, Carsenegame, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverfront Museum Peoria 20231019 1132, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cathedral of St. Mary Peoria Illinois, Farragutful, Public domain
- John C. Flanagan House, Wonderrenae, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pettingill-Morron House, Mmikhailova, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farm Creek Section series 2 b, Ammodramus, CC0
- Peoria City Hall, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Peoria Cordage Company Facade, Esvobod2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peoria Grandview Drive 2008, Blututh ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madison Theatre, Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- International Harvester Building Peoria, Esvobod2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image springs no longer open to the public on this property, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John C Proctor Recreation Center Peoria, Esvobod2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pere Marquette Hotel, Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Cumberland Church Peoria 20231019 1229, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central National Bank Building, Esvobod2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judge Jacob Gale House, Mmikhailova, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tazewell County, IL 07, Joe K Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peoria Lake Cooper Park South 20231027 0041, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peoria Lake Cooper Park South 20231027 0034, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peoria Lake Cooper Park South 20231027 0032, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peoria Lake Cooper Park South 20231027 0042, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peoria Lake Cooper Park South 20231027 0037, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Long John Silver's - A&W Peoria, IL (51118226355), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peoria Skyline - panoramio, Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0
- Peoria - Murray Baker Bridge, Security Savings Building and Caterpillar, Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peoria - "Julia Belle Swain" and Illinois River, Roger W, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peoria Riverfront - panoramio, Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0
- Twintowers, User: (WT-shared) Ethajek at wts wikivoyage, Public domain
- Murray Baker Bridge from Water Street - panoramio, Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0
- Peoria, Illinois (7235200280), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Caterpillar Center - panoramio, Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0
- Greetings from Peoria, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (4481410494), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Peoria, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (8571756190), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Peoria, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (4638805904), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Peoria County, Illinois - DSCF2611-303, Joe K Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peoria County, Illinois - DSCF2610-302, Joe K Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
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