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.
Recommended Resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
http://www.pekintimes.com/
Personal sized hospital lays out the services and procedures which are performed there, community services, and career center.
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.
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.
http://www.tapsshelter.org/
