Peoria has been listed among 30 regions considered the best in which to live, or to which to move, after the coronavirus pandemic.

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PEORIA HEIGHTS - Peoria resident Mary Ardis made plans to celebrate her 60th birthday with an Alaskan cruise.

It's hard to tell what's weirder about Business Insider's ranking of the best post-pandemic places to live:• Though Illinoisans keep fleeing across the state lines -- Illinois has lost population for a remarkable six straight years -- Business Insider gives a hearty thumbs-up to five Illinois regions (including Peoria) out of just 30 nationally.• Somehow, Bloomington ranks No.

PEORIA - Last season was the most difficult of Zach McAllister's 14-year professional baseball career.