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Treat your taste buds to something special at Mickey's Massive Burritos. This family-owned restaurant serves up Mexican cuisine made fresh from scratch every day. One of its must-try menu items is… Read More

The 9 Best Omelets in Illinois!

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Liberty Family Restaurant, Peru, IL

This family-friendly restaurant is a local favorite because of the friendly owners and staff, excellent food, and decent portion sizes. Customers rave about delicious food from breakfast to dinner.… Read More

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Jalapenos, Peru, IL

Jalapenos is a favorite Mexican restaurant for locals and travelers. Located right on the interstate, this authentic Mexican joint offers fresh, delicious dishes and friendly service. Customer… Read More

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Matthiessen State Park, Oglesby, IL

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Starved Rock State Park, Oglesby, IL

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5 Best Horseback Riding Services in Illinois!

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Cedar Creek Ranch, Cedar Point, IL

At Cedar Creek Ranch, there's always something to do! From horseback tours to Gator Creek Cruises and so much more, you can make memories your family will cherish. Foster a love of horseback riding… Read More

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Illinois!

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Matthiessen State Park, Utica, IL

Hikers can marvel at unique rock formations and colorful natural wonders at the Matthiessen State Park in Utica. There are five miles of well-surfaced, marked hiking trails over the bluff tops and… Read More

The 9 Best Resorts for Couples in Illinois!

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Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center, Oglesby, IL

Located in the heart of Starved Rock State Park, this relaxing lodge is the perfect getaway for nature-loving couples. Stay in a lodge room or a rustic log cabin with a fireplace in the woods. They… Read More

The Best 12 Free Things to Do in Illinois!

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Starved Rock State Park, Utica, IL

With over 13 miles of hiking trails, Starved Rock State Park is another wonder of nature without any admission fee. The park itself was formed by glaciers and how features steep rock walls, dark… Read More

10 Best Video Game Stores in Illinois!

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O-Nett Gaming Co., Ottawa, IL

Experience the thrill of gaming at O-Nett Gaming Co.! Trade in your old games for store credit or sell them for cash. Just make sure you have a valid form of photo identification with you when… Read More

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Peru, Illinois. Population for Peru from the last gathering is 9835. You can view Peru venues that host many Peru IL events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Peru page on Zillow. Currently Peru has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $129,858. More real estate facts about Peru: The number of properties currently for sale in Peru is 785. The median homes for sale listing price is $99,900. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Peru consisting of 369 with an average listing price for these house of $122,116. Out of the 147 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Peru is $187,136. Interest rates for Peru are at historic lows as well.

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