East Court Village — Local services in Pekin

You'll only find shopping at Petco, Dollar Tree, and Hobby Lobby in the main center. Behind Petco is another building that has a discount appliance store that sits besides Tractor Supply. The remainder of the center has been taken over by OSF healthcare offices. Outbuildings include Culver's, Firestone, a cell phone store, Starbucks, Applebees, and Bob Evans. Additionally, there is a CEFCU ATM in the parking lot. Where there used to be a very nice mall with anchor stores, shops, and restaurants, is a strip mall with a collection of shopping...

The store itself is fine. It is clean well laid out and has a lot of variety. The staff are courteous and helpful as with all PetCo stores. My objection is with a specific live food; Nightcrawlers. There were two boxes left and most of the worms were desiccated and unhealthy looking. The refrigerator was quite stinky as well. The smell leads one to believe other of the live foods were in worse shape. On a personal note I feel that borders on animal cruelty even if the existence of those creatures is meant...

I enjoy the businesses out here; however, it's nothing like East Peoria's shopping center. I think we should have businesses and restaurants that people want to visit. In the East Court village we have general stores and businesses - such as Walmart and Deals. Big lots is closed and Rue 21 will be closing. Hobby Lobby has unique merchandise but way overpriced for the quality and condition. Starbucks is one of the only reasons for visiting the East Court village, IMO. Where is Pekin's shopping mall...