PEKIN — Pekin Park District Director Bob Blackwell will retire in January 2015 after more than 3½ decades of service with the district. Blackwell, 66, spent 31 of those years with the Park ...

What: A 10-day camp during winter break for kids ages 5 to 13 sponsored by the Pekin Park District. When: The camp continues through Friday as well as next week from Monday to Wednesday.

The Pekin Park District is planning to apply a $210,500 state grant toward renovations at one of the city's neighborhood parks.

The Pekin Park District is planning to demolish the existing splash pad at Riverfront Park and replace it with a new one.