About Peoria

Peoria, Illinois — where our headquarters are located — boasts the best of two worlds. First of all, being located in the heart of the Midwest, it’s a great place to raise a family. It’s also large enough to offer a variety of cultural experiences as well as professional and collegiate sports teams. That’s not all: according to Forbes magazine, it’s one of the most affordable metropolis in which to live!

Browse the sections below to get a better feel of what life’s like when “It plays in Peoria!”

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What RLI associates say about living in Peoria

"Peoria has been a great community in which to work and raise our family. We originally moved here from out of state and have enjoyed making it our home."

"I have been very impressed with the spirit of volunteerism that supports numerous community events. Peoria is a blend of what’s best of smaller communities — caring people and easy commutes — while still providing a variety of shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural activities."

"There are several excellent colleges in the area that fit the schedules of  busy professionals. I have personally been able to earn a degree while developing my career.

"Peoria has been a community that has enhanced our growth as a family as well as our careers."

Linda Reynolds
Financial Accountant

"The Peoria area offers a variety of housing and community options, from urban to rural, all within a reasonable commute from RLI. The community offers excellent health care with major hospitals enhanced by the presence of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. "

"Since moving here we’ve enjoyed taking advantage of the ample shopping and entertainment options in the area."

"We’ve been particularly pleased by the public and private schools available and the family oriented activities and youth sports offered by the Peoria Park District (www.peoriaparks.org) and Wildlife Prairie State Park ( www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org)."

"Peoria provides the kind of community and lifestyle we wanted for our family."

Paul Harris
Assistant Vice President
Specialty Markets