About Pekin, Illinois

As the county seat for Tazewell County, Pekin enjoys a solid economic base and is home to many professional, industrial and manufacturing jobs – including Pekin Insurance and one of the largest ethanol facilities in the nation. Pekin also supports a very successful, city-owned Business Park with a highly skilled labor force to draw on as businesses continue to move in and thrive. In addition, Pekin has the fifth largest park district in the state and four championship golf courses where you can perfect your swing.
Founded: 1829
Population: 34,081 (2013)
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