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Best of Peoria

Founded in 1919, Peoria Players Theatre is the oldest continuously running community theater in Illinois—and the fourth oldest in the nation. Through the Great Depression, World War II and into the 21st Century, the century-old theater has never closed its doors, providing a consistent avenue for local talent.

Peoria Players produces high-quality theatrical entertainment year-round, including the very popular 2018/2019 season productions Mamma Mia and West Side Story. peoriaplayers.org

Check out all the 2019 Best of Peoria winners!

Community Impact

Greater Peoria’s nonprofit community is an extraordinary force for advancing the common good and making our region a better place to live, work and play.

Local Legends

Their legacies are legendary, their impact profound. By sharing their stories, we hope to inspire the rest of us who are living out our own legacies, each and every day.

40 Leaders
Under Forty

40 Leaders Under Forty is an annual celebration of emerging leaders in Greater Peoria.

Women of Influence

Each December, Peoria Magazine highlights area women who are making a difference in central Illinois, in conjunction with a half-day forum featuring breakout sessions, panels, featured speakers and more.

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