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Pekin, Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBLocated on the Illinois River, Pekin is the largest city of Tazewell County and the second most populous municipality of the Peoria metropolitan area, after Peoria itself. [4] As of the 2020 census, its population is 31,731. [5] A small …
Welcome to City of Pekin, IL
WEBMayor & City Council. FORM OF GOVERNMENT. Pekin is administered by a Council-Manager form of government, with a seven-person City Council. The council consists of a Mayor, elected at large to a four-year term, and six …
Home - Discover Pekin
WEBKnown as the Marigold Capital of the World, Pekin has one of the largest park districts in Illinois. From family-friendly attractions to our outstanding sports venues, Pekin is a great home base for playing in and exploring the heart of Illinois. Come explore our trails full of incredible sights.
City of Pekin
WEBWelcome to Pekin, Illinois! We’re a vibrant community of 34,000 with the perfect mix of business and pleasure. We’re conveniently located in central Illinois, about halfway between Chicago and St. Louis (about 165 miles from each) and just a few hours from Indianapolis.
Our History - Discover Pekin
WEBOur area’s story, like many Midwestern river towns, began long before the first log cabin was built. But at the core of it are stories of people who helped shape our community and nation. Below is a timeline of some of the most notable …
How Pekin became the 10th incorporated city in Illinois
WEBMay 4, 2018 · With the unanimous vote on Aug. 20, the “City of Pekin” was born, with a mayor/alderman form of government. Bates says Pekin was only the 10th incorporated city in the State of Illinois. Records show that it had been only six months since the state’s ninth city, Rock Island, was incorporated.
Pekin IL - City hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more
WEBPekin is located in Tazewell County, in the central part of Illinois, United States. Situated near the Illinois River, it lies approximately 10 miles south of Peoria, a major city in the region. Pekin is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area and is about 170 miles southwest of Chicago.
Pekin | Central Illinois, Tazewell County, Richland Creek
WEBPekin, city, seat (1849) of Tazewell county, central Illinois, U.S. It lies along the Illinois River (bridged) just south of Peoria. French explorers wintered in the area in 1680. The first settler was Jonathan Tharp in 1824.
Pekin Map - Town - Pekin Township, Illinois, USA - Mapcarta
WEBPekin is a city in and the county seat of Tazewell County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located on the Illinois River, Pekin is the largest city of Tazewell County and the second most populous municipality of the Peoria metropolitan …