The Peoria Chiefs is a minor league baseball team based out of Peoria, Illinois that competes in the Midwest League. Founded in 1983, the franchise has acted as an affiliate to several MLB teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs and the California Angels. Having won its first league and division titles in 2002, the organization has proven itself to be a capable team that is able to fill a competitive sports thirst in the Central Illinois region.
