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AmerenCILCO

AmerenCILCO provides electricity to approximately 205,000 customers in 19 counties, serving towns in east and central Illinois. Founded in 1913 through a series of mergers involving seven existing gas and electric companies, AmerenCILCO provides gas, electric and steam energy to Peoria and 26 surrounding communities.

Caterpillar Inc.

For 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world's infrastructure and, in partnership with its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2004 sales and revenues of $30.25 billion, Caterpillar is a technology leader and the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines.

The Home Office - Mary Ann Knell

The HOME OFFICE has been helping clients purchase and sell homes in Peoria and the surrounding areas for 20 years. You can rely on us to provide the information you need, the counseling you want, and the service you demand to ensure an efficient and rewarding outcome. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions at 309-453-8030, or visit our Web site at www.peoriahomeoffice.com.

Amy Vonachen • Mark Ferrill • Crystal Cufman • Sue Frommelt • Holly Wagner • J.P. Keeley • Valerye Lewis

Jaguar of Peoria

Jaguar of Peoria is the premier automobile dealership of Peoria, Illinois. Our commitment to our clientele during and after the purchase puts us in a class by ourselves. We devote ourselves to helping and serving our customers to the best of our ability. It is our honor to have you come in and drive the vehicle of your dreams home.

Methodist Medical Center of Illinois

Methodist Medical Center is a 353-bed facility with almost 600 board-certified physicians providing a full spectrum of health care services. Our physicians are backed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who combine high-tech medicine with genuine warmth and caring. A leader in heart care, Methodist was named one of the 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the U.S. for 2005. Methodist also features state-of-the-art diagnostic technology; the area’s most comprehensive behavioral health services; Emergency/Trauma Department with Chest Pain Center; and Methodist Medical Group, a network of primary care and specialty physicians located throughout Central Illinois. At Methodist, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding healthcare. Period.

National City

Managing the entire spectrum of financial matters, whether personal or family, can be complex and time-consuming, and requires a depth of knowledge in multiple disciplines. As one of the nation’s top ten banks, National City, with more than $130 billion in assets, established the Private Client Group, a specially focused division with 1,200 dedicated professionals, to serve the particular needs of high net worth individuals and their families. Our level of service and portfolio of products is crafted to match not only the unique financial needs of each client, but that client’s preferred working style as well. In short, no two clients are alike, nor is how we serve them.