Emergency Alert

foreWarn Emergency Alert - Weather Closure

Due to winter weather conditions forecasted for the Peoria area, the Bradley University campus will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, and all classes should move to remote learning at their already scheduled times. Campus offices should move to remote work. Most campus facilities will be closed tomorrow. Essential personnel should check with their supervisor for specific instructions. The following will be open on campus: Markin Center - regular operation hours Geisert Hall Dining - regular operation hours, but closing at 8 p.m. Student Center Dining - limited options may be available - will open at 9 a.m., closing at 8 p.m. All other dining operations will be closed. Library - hours will be posted at https://www.bradley.edu/academic/lib/ Men’s Basketball versus Southern Illinois will be played at the scheduled time of 6 p.m. at the Civic Center. Go Braves! See bradley.edu for updates and more information. Click here to view the University Inclement Weather Policy.

Peoria Hotels and Restaurants

Hotels

We recommend these hotels where our visitors have had great experiences. Many offer a limited number of rooms at a special Bradley rate if requested. For more hotels in the Peoria area visit Discover Peoria.

  • Best Western Plus, East Peoria
    • 300 Eastlight Ct
      East Peoria, IL 61611
      (309) 694-4959
  • Candlewood Suites
    • (309) 691-1690
      5300 W. Landens Way
  • Comfort Suites of Peoria
    • 1812 W War Memorial Dr
      Peoria, IL 61614
      (309) 688-3800
      (800) 424-6423
      Distance from campus: 4 mi.
  • Country Inn and Suites
    • (309) 589-0044
      5309 W Landens Way
  • Courtyard by Marriott
    • 1928 W War Memorial Dr
      Peoria, IL 61614
      (309) 686-1900
      (800) 321-2211
  • Embassy Suites - East Peoria
    • 100 Conference Center Dr
      East Peoria, IL 61611
      (309) 694-0200
      Distance from campus: 3 mi.
  • Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott
    • 200 Eastlight Court
      East Peoria, IL 61611
      (309) 699-4100
      (800) 321-2211
  • Four Points by Sheraton
    • (309) 306-3424
      500 Hamilton Boulevard
  • Hampton Inn and Suites
    • (309) 589-0001
      7806 N Route 91
  • Hampton Inn East Peoria
    • 11 Winners Way
      East Peoria, IL 61611
      (309) 694-0711
      (800) 426-7866
  • Holiday Inn and Suites
    • (309) 683-3399
      7601 N. Orange Prairie Road
  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites East Peoria
    • 1100 Bass Pro Drive
      East Peoria, IL 61611
      (309) 694-9800
      Ask for Bradley Rate
  • Holiday Inn and Suites East Peoria
    • 101 Holiday Street
      East Peoria, Il 61611
      (309) 698-3333
      Ask for Bradley Rate
  • Mark Twain Boutique Hotel
    • 225 NE Adams St
      Peoria, IL 61602
      (309) 676-3600
      Distance from campus: 1.75 mi.
  • Par-A-Dice
    • 21 Blackjack Blvd
      East Peoria, IL 61611
      (309) 699-7711
      (800) 727-2342
  • Wingate by Wyndham
    • (309) 589-0033
      7708 N Route 91
      Ask for Bradley Rate
  • Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
    • 501 Main Street
      Peoria, IL 61602
      (309) 637-6500
      Distance from campus: 1.5 mi
  • Residence Inn by Marriott
    • 2000 West War Memorial Drive
      Peoria, IL 61614
      (309) 681-9000
      (800) 321-2211
  • Staybridge Suites
    • 300 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
      Peoria, IL 61605
      (309) 673-7829
      (800) 238-8000
  • Stoney Creek Inn and Suites
    • 101 Mariners Way
      East Peoria, IL 61611
      (309) 694-1300
      (800) 659-2220
  • Quality Inn and Suites
    • 4112 N Brandywine Dr
      Peoria, IL 61614
      (309) 685-2556

Restaurants

For more restaurants in the Peoria area visit Discover Peoria

On Campus

  • Chik-fil-A
    • Quick-serve chicken/fries/shakes
  • Jerry’s Juice Bar
    • Custom smoothies/bagels
  • Marketplace Deli
    • Sandwiches/sliders/soups/sides
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill
    • Burritos/salads/chips/salsa
  • P.O.D. Market
    • Grab ‘n go options
  • BU Brew
    • Starbucks coffee/pastries/snacks
  • Burger and Fries
    • Burgers and Fries
  • Let's Wrap
    • Wraps
  • Kaboom Pasta
    • Pasta

Walking Distance

  • SliceHub
    • Pizza by the slice
  • Dang Banh Mi & Poki
    • Vietnamese sandwiches, poke bowls & boba drinks
  • The Fieldhouse
    • Custom burgers/Unique pub food
  • Jimador
    • Mexican cuisine/sizzling fajitas
  • Jimmy John’s
    • Freaky fast subs made fresh
  • Loaded Sandwiches
    • Sandwiches and burgers
  • Okinawa Hibachi
    • Sushi, Ramen
  • One World Cafe
    • Unique global menu
  • Panda House
    • Asian cuisine
  • Pizza Hut
    • Pizza
  • Rice and Spice
    • Indian cuisine
  • Starbucks
    • Coffee creations
  • Steak and Fries
    • Philly steak/gyros/Italian beef
  • Subway
    • Fresh ingredient sandwiches/subs
  • Sunny House
    • Chinese
  • Thanh Linh
    • Vietnamese fare/buffet

Near Malls

  • Five Guys Burgers and Fries
    • Hamburgers/hot dogs/fries
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
    • Wings/beer/sports
  • Chick-fil-A
    • Quick-serve chicken/fries/shakes
  • Childers Eatery
    • Breakfast, burgers and salads
  • Chili’s Grill and Bar
    • Fresh Mex/ribs and more
  • Chipotle
    • Burritos/tacos/salads and more
  • Genghis Grill
    • Build-your-own & chef-made bowls
  • Good Tequila’s Mexican Grill
    • Mexican fare
  • Hickory River Smokehouse
    • Hand-rubbed BBQ and sides
  • Jalapeno’s
    • Mexican bar and eatery
  • Longhorn Steakhouse
    • Legendary steaks and fare
  • Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza
    • Gourmet pizza from scratch
  • Noodles & Company
    • Pasta
  • Grand Prairie Pizza & Tavern
    • Pizza, pastas & salads
  • Olive Garden
    • Italian pastas/salads
  • Panera Bread
    • Bakery/cafe
  • Portillo’s Hot Dogs
    • Hot dogs/Italian beef and more

Near Downtown

  • Blue Duck BBQ Tavern*
    • Fresh smoked meats/beer
  • Ardor Breads & Provisions*
    • Restaurant and bakery/cocktails
  • Jim’s Steak House*
    • Fine dining/steaks/seafood
  • Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
    • Upscale steaks and Italian fare
  • Kelleher’s* Irish Pub
    • Irish and American pub fare
  • Kenny’s Westside Pub*
    • Irish food/craft beer/live music
  • Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery
    • Brew pub fare in renovated church
  • Rhythm Kitchen*
    • Multicultural cuisine/live music
  • Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro*
    • Wood-fired pizza
  • Texas Roadhouse
    • American fare with Southwestern spin
  • Thyme*
    • Unique food options/craft beer

* Unique to Peoria and near downtown

Peoria Skyline

Unique to Peoria

  • Agatucci's
    • Thin crust pizza since 1926
  • Alexander’s Steakhouse
    • Hand-cut steaks/cook your own
  • Connected
    • Fine dining/New York trained chef
  • Country Club BBQ
    • Home-style BBQ
  • Donnelly’s Irish Pub
    • Irish pub fare
  • Fish House
    • Fresh seafood/fine dining
  • Fox Pub & Café
    • English pub fare
  • Hearth
    • American fine dining/local farms
  • Industry Brewing Co.
    • Sandwiches/appetizers/craft beer
  • Jim’s Bistro
    • Fine Dining/steak specialties
  • Joe’s Original Italian
    • Italian-American/Martinis
  • Jonah’s Seafood House and Oyster Bar
    • Waterfront seafood eatery
  • Khaki Jack’s
    • Australian selections/Game meats
  • Lariat Steakhouse
    • Peoria Original/Steaks/Surf ’n Turf
  • Olympia Sports Bar and Grill
    • Greek cuisine/Traditional bar fare
  • PO-Boys on Frostwood
    • New Orleans inspired food/drinks
  • Publik House
    • Pub fare
  • Rizzi’s Italian Ristorante
    • Italian classics/homemade pasta
  • Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro
    • Wood-fired pizzas/sandwiches/salads
  • Sushigawa
    • Hand-rolled sushi/Japanese entrees
  • W.E. Sullivan’s Irish Pub and Fare
    • Family friendly Irish pub fare