Illinois River — Local services in Pekin

Great place for fishing camping and more. Awesome views and sceneries. Plenty to see and explore. You can go boating, swimming, etc. Just remember to bring some sun screen and bug spray the mosquitos are unbearable without it. Buggins works the best. Works for nats too. Have a fun day at the river spend time with family or even relax by yourself on a bank somewhere. Take it all in and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Watch for birds too you never know what you will see. Also keep in mind snakes are out and you don't want to get...

Lots of water in that river! It's pretty dang cold too this time of year only 38 degrees. I've swam it this cold and almost died of hypothermia! Great place to get hit in the head with an Asian carp while speedboating. Also signs are posted warning you of high sewage levels. I don't recommend that you eat too many fish out of these rivers. People still eat these fish despite the warnings by the...

The Illinois river is the life blood of Illinois, Chicago, and all the communities that line it's banks. It helped develop this state into the powerhouse for business, industry, agriculture, and transportation. The river is much cleaner today with the passage of environmental laws in the 70's and the recreational opportunities have exploded since. Wildlife has returned and you will be amazed by...