Pekin is situated along the Illinois River, and home to a large park with a lagoon, Mineral Springs Park. Pekin is the seat of Tazewell County, Illinois.
Regular Websites
The city's official site presents a history of Pekin, the text of the City Code, and access to various documents and forms. An overview of the city's administrative offices, departments, and key personnel are also available. - City of Pekin
http://www.ci.pekin.il.us/
Provides driving directions and information about the accommodations as well as rates. Also lists restaurants in the area and the layout of the hotel. - Concorde Inn & Suites
http://concordeinn.net/
A detailed description of the hotel and its guest facilities are provided, along with suggestions about nearby attractions, activities, restaurants and other services in Pekin, Illinois. - Econo Lodge & Suites Pekin
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-pekin-illinois-IL125
Offers information about the 991-acre preserve and its 55-acre lake for fishing, details about how to join the club, and the hunting and fishing offered there. - Lickcreek Game Preserve
http://www.lickcreek.com/
Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce
The mission and objectives of the area's business membership organization is outlined on its site, along with a calendar of meetings and events, staff listing, and membership directory. A community economic profile is available, with a guide to local government services, hospitals, libraries, museums, churches, and organizations. - Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce
http://www.pekin.net/
The electronic edition of the city's daily newspaper offers local news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment articles, opinion columns, obituaries and other features. The publication's advertising policies are also available. - Pekin Daily Times
http://www.pekintimes.com/
Personal sized hospital lays out the services and procedures which are performed there, community services, and career center. - Pekin Hospital
http://www.pekinhospital.org/
The agency responsible for the maintenance and scheduling of the city's parks and recreational activities includes a schedule of activities and programs, including boating on the lagoon, Dragonland Water Park, Magic Dragon Golf, Memorial Ice Rink, Miller Senior Center, Parkview Golf Course, and Lick Creek Golf Course. - Pekin Park District
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/
Tazewell Animal Protective Society
TAPS Animal Adoption Center and Shelter provides details about its adoption services and the no-kill shelter for cats and dogs as well as articles about spaying and neutering, adoption tips, and how to volunteer. - Tazewell Animal Protective Society
http://www.tapsshelter.org/