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    5 Picture-Perfect Family Photo Locations in Pekin

    Find the perfect location for your family photos right in Pekin Illinois! With a variety of locations you will find the right place to capture wonderful moments with your family.

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  • An Interview with Pekin Native Larry Kenney

    Author Gary Gillis Gary arrived to Pekin in 1979 opening the community’s first Edward Jones Investments office. He served as a Financial Advisor for 40 years retiring in 2019. Over the years, Gary has volunteered in a variety of ways. Among them was over 30 years on the Marigold Committee; more than 40 years as a member of Pekin Rotary

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  • In the Beginning- the Pekin Park District Story

    Author Gary Gillis Gary arrived to Pekin in 1979 opening the community’s first Edward Jones Investments office. He served as a Financial Advisor for 40 years retiring in 2019. Over the years, Gary has volunteered in a variety of ways. Among them was over 30 years on the Marigold Committee; more than 40 years as a member of Pekin Rotary

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  • 6 Ways to Gold in Pekin

    Six Ways to Golf in Pekin, IL

    Swing, toss, or putt… if you’re looking for a great place to get out your clubs or perfect your “Turbo Putt”, Pekin, Illinois, delivers. Featuring three pristine traditional golf courses, two challenging disc golf courses, and a miniature golf course that will delight all ages, we have something for every level and style of golf lovers. So, before you set your next tee time, let’s dive into a few more reasons you should get on the greens in Pekin. We’ll…

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  • Yummy, frozen drinks from Leaves n Beans coffee shop

    7 Coffee Spots in Pekin

    Coffee coffee coffee! Looking to try something new? With many locations for a cup of brew in Pekin, finding the one that’s just right is simple. Here’s a list of seven spots to grab a coffee sure to satisfy that caffeine craving.

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