Continuing the excellence, top quality higher education is within commuting distance. Nearby Peoria is the home of Bradley University, the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Midstate College, and two nursing colleges. In East Peoria you will find Illinois Central College, a two-year community college. Illinois State University is located 45 miles down the road.

The Pekin Public Library is a complete multi-media facility containing more than 110,000 volumes and an extensive reference section. Special services for our senior citizens are available. Children’s services including books, records, cassettes, a puppet theater, story telling, and a summer reading program.

The Dirksen Congressional Research Center houses the papers and memorabilia of the late Senator from Illinois along with many items of the late Congressman Harold H. Velde (R-IL), and congressional papers of House Minority Leader, Robert H. Michael. The exhibit hall displays multiple historical pieces along with other political exhibits...making an interesting, educational tour.

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