If you are looking for a dispensary near Groveland, IL, here’s the lay of the land: Groveland is unincorporated and doesn’t have a storefront dispensary of its own, so the question is really which shop you drive to. If you’d rather hand your money to a neighbor than a national chain, that’s Pekin’s Local Dispensary & Supply at 359 Court St in downtown Pekin — about eight miles west, roughly 15 minutes, and open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. We’re not a chain and we’re not a franchise. We’re one store on one corner, run by people who live here.
Groveland folks have been coming down Broadway since we opened, so we put together the things worth knowing before you make the trip: the route, the parking, the ID rules, the state limits, and how to get your order home legally. Seven tips, start to finish.
1. The Locally Owned Dispensary Near Groveland, IL Is About 8 Miles West
From the middle of Groveland, head south on Springfield Road for about a mile and a half until you hit Broadway. Turn right and stay on Broadway heading west — it runs almost six miles straight into Pekin. Near downtown, work your way over to Court Street and follow it toward the square. On a normal day the whole trip runs about 15 minutes.
We’re at 359 Court St, directly across from the Tazewell County Courthouse. If you can find the courthouse, you’ve found us. That’s about the same drive as running into Morton for groceries, and a lot less traffic than crossing the river into Peoria.
2. Parking on the Square Is the Easy Part
Parking is the easiest part of any trip to a dispensary near Groveland IL. There’s free street parking along Court Street and on the side streets around the square, plus public lots within a block of our door. No garage, no ticket machine, no app. Weekday mornings and mid-afternoons are the quietest stretches if you’d rather not wait.
Our entrance is at street level. Come in, show your ID at the front, and a budtender will walk you through the menu at whatever pace you want — whether this is your fifth visit or your first. If it is your first, our first-timer’s guide covers what happens once you’re inside.
3. Bring a Real ID, Every Single Visit
You must be 21 or older with a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID to come through the door. Not a photo of your license on your phone. Not an expired one. The physical card, every time, even if we know you by name — Illinois requires the check on every visit, no exceptions.
An Illinois driver’s license or state ID works, and so does a passport, a military ID, or an out-of-state license. If you want the full rundown before you head over, we wrote one: what ID you need at an Illinois dispensary.
4. Know the Illinois Purchase Limits Before You Shop
Illinois caps how much an adult 21+ may possess at one time, and the cap depends on residency. Per the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Program FAQ, Illinois residents over 21 may possess 60 grams of flower (roughly 2 ounces), 1,000 milligrams of THC in an infused product, and 10 grams of concentrate. Non-residents over 21 are held to half of each: 30 grams, 500 milligrams, and 5 grams.
Those limits apply to each category separately, so a mixed basket counts against each one on its own. Our register enforces it automatically, but it helps to know the numbers before you build your order. We break them down further in our guide to Illinois purchase limits.
5. Get It Home the Legal Way
Choosing a dispensary near Groveland IL is only half the trip — the drive back up Springfield Road matters just as much. Under Illinois law, anything you buy has to ride in a secured, sealed, odor-proof container in its original packaging while the vehicle is moving — not in the console, not in a pocket, not open on the seat. Doing it any other way is a Class A misdemeanor.
Nobody may use cannabis in a vehicle, driver or passenger, and none of it may cross state lines. We bag every order in a compliant exit bag before you leave, so the only thing left to do is put it somewhere secure for the ride home. Once you’re there, our notes on keeping it fresh will save you money over the long run.
6. Check the Menu Before You Leave Groveland
Fifteen minutes is short, but when your dispensary near Groveland, IL is a drive rather than a walk, it pays to look before you go. Our live menu updates as inventory moves, so you can see what’s actually on the shelf before you turn the key — browse flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, and concentrates, or shop the full menu and place an order for pickup.
Our weekly deals page is worth a look on the way out the door too. Specials rotate, and the good ones don’t sit around long. If you’re comparing prices across sizes, our guide to price per gram makes the math easy.
7. Local Rewards Pays You Back for Shopping Local
Pekin’s Local Rewards is free to join, and it’s the best reason to make us your regular dispensary near Groveland IL. You earn 8 points for every $1 you spend before tax, in-store or online. Every 1,000 points is $5 off, in $5 steps, up to $40 off at 8,000 points — with a minimum purchase of double your reward, so $10 buys the $5 rung.
Joining gets you up to 1,000 bonus points: 500 the moment you sign up free, and 500 more for joining the text list. From there you climb — Marigold at 3,000 points earns 10 points per dollar, and Court Street at 8,000 points earns 12. Members also earn double during Happy Hour, Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM, plus all day Monday on flower and pre-rolls and all day Tuesday on extracts and edibles. One 2× at a time — they don’t stack. Bring a friend from Groveland and you both get 1,000 points after their first $50 purchase. Full terms live on our Local Rewards page. Rewards are dollars off retail purchases, never product at no cost. Veterans, seniors, and birthdays — just ask at the counter.
Groveland Was Named for Its Groves in 1836
Groveland has deeper roots than most people realize. According to the Pekin Public Library’s local history series, Isaac Roberts laid out the village on May 30, 1836, and it took its name from the stands of trees that surrounded it. Springfield Road still runs straight through the middle of town, splitting it in two, just as it did then.
The library also points to two remarkable women tied to the community: Eliza Farnham, the abolitionist and writer whose book Life in Prairie Land drew on her years on the Illinois prairie, and Catherine Amanda Coburn, a suffrage activist and Oregon pioneer. Today Groveland is home to roughly 1,400 people and still has no village board of its own — it’s served by Groveland Township and the rest of Tazewell County. We serve the whole county too — here’s our Tazewell County dispensary guide if you want the wider picture, and neighbors a little further east can check our page for Morton.
If you’re curious how Illinois got here at all, our colleagues write about state cannabis policy at Cannabis Industry Lawyer and cover the week’s developments on Cannabis Legalization News.
Hours, Address, and Directions
Pekin’s Local Dispensary & Supply · 359 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554 · (309) 620-0778 · IL AUDO License No. 284.000371-AUDO.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead at (309) 620-0778 if you’re heading over late. For anyone searching for a dispensary near Groveland, IL after work, we’re open until 9:00 PM every night of the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a dispensary in Groveland, IL?
No. Groveland is an unincorporated community and has no storefront dispensary of its own. The locally owned dispensary near Groveland, IL is Pekin’s Local Dispensary & Supply at 359 Court St in Pekin, about eight miles west.
How far is Pekin’s Local from Groveland?
About eight miles, or roughly 15 minutes: south on Springfield Road to Broadway, then west on Broadway into downtown Pekin.
What are your hours?
We’re open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, all seven days. Hours may vary on holidays.
What do I need to bring?
A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID showing you’re 21 or older. We check it every visit. Cards and cash both work at the register.
For adults 21+ only. Consume responsibly.