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Pekin (/ ˈpiːkɪn / PEE-kin) 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 area in …

15 hours ago · PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — Pekin residents got the chance to ask questions to prospective members of the city council at a forum Wednesday night, and discussion topics ran the gamut. It was held at ...

Welcome 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.

Beijing, [a] previously romanized as Peking, [b] is the capital city of China. With more than 22 million residents, [11] it is the world's most populous national capital city as well as China's second largest city after Shanghai. [12]

Dec 19, 2024 · With the end of Pekin’s Bicentennial year fast approaching, this is an opportune time to cast a look back over the “history of Pekin history” — that is, how and when the story of Pekin has been told and retold in the various books on our city’s history that have been published over the decades.

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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 Council Members elected at large to four-year terms.

Known 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 …