Glendale, Peoria have strong history

Some West Valley cities are robust and have specific plans that should allow for more positive future growth.

But Glendale and Peoria weren’t always grown up.

Peoria —located 14 miles northwest of Phoenix — was founded in 1886 by four couples from Peoria, Illinois.

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