If you live in North Pekin and you have been searching for a dispensary near North Pekin, IL, the answer is a short drive south on Route 29. Pekin’s Local Dispensary & Supply sits at 359 Court St, right on the square across from the Tazewell County courthouse — about ten minutes from most of the village, no interstate, no toll, no Peoria traffic. We are open seven days a week, we are 21+ with a valid government-issued ID, and we are not a chain.
Here are seven things worth knowing before your first trip down.
1. The Closest Dispensary Near North Pekin, IL Sits Right on the Square
North Pekin is one of those villages that is technically its own town but practically shares a main road with everybody around it. That road is Illinois Route 29, and it runs straight from the village down into Pekin. Follow it south, and it becomes Second Street; a couple of turns off Second and you are on Court Street looking at our front door at 359 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554.
There is no closer licensed adult-use dispensary. Everything else in the Tri-County means crossing the river into East Peoria or heading up into Peoria proper — more lights, more bridges, more parking decks. We are in the other direction, and the other direction is quieter. You can check any Illinois retailer’s license status yourself through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; ours is AUDO License No. 284.000371-AUDO.
2. The Drive Takes About Ten Minutes
From the north end of the village it is roughly ten minutes door to door in normal traffic. From the south end, closer to Marquette Heights, it is less. There are no highways involved and no confusing merges — it is one road most of the way.
Two practical notes for the drive. First, Illinois law requires that cannabis you have purchased stay in a sealed, odor-proof, child-resistant container in its original packaging any time the vehicle is moving. Second, cannabis cannot legally cross state lines. Both rules are spelled out in the state’s own adult-use cannabis FAQ. Neighbors from just down the road in Marquette Heights make the same trip, so if you carpool, the same rules apply to whoever is driving.
3. Parking on the Square Is the Easy Part
This is the part people from bigger towns do not believe. There is free street parking on and around Court Street, plus public lots within a block. No garage, no ticket machine, no attendant. Most days you will park closer to our door than you would park to the entrance of a grocery store.
Come during the middle of a weekday and the square is calm. Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons are our busiest windows, so if you would rather be in and out, aim for a weekday morning.
4. We Card Everyone, Every Time
Bring a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older. A driver’s license, a state ID card, a U.S. passport, or a military ID all work. We check it at the door and again at the register — every visit, every customer, including people we know by name. That is not us being difficult; it is how a licensed Illinois dispensary keeps its license.
Vertical under-21-style licenses, expired cards, and photos of your ID on your phone do not work. If you want the full rundown before you drive down, we wrote it up in what ID you need at an Illinois dispensary.
5. Know Your Illinois Purchase Limits Before You Shop
Illinois sets hard limits on how much an adult 21 or over may possess, and they differ for residents and visitors. Per the state’s current published guidance, Illinois residents may possess up to 60 grams of cannabis flower, 1,000 milligrams of THC in an infused product, and 10 grams of concentrate. Non-residents are held to half of each: 30 grams, 500 milligrams, and 5 grams. The totals are cumulative across categories.
If you live in North Pekin, you are on the resident side of that line. Our budtenders track the limits at the register, so you cannot accidentally walk out over. For a longer plain-English breakdown, see our guide to Illinois dispensary purchase limits. Illinois cannabis rules do keep changing — the attorneys over at Cannabis Industry Lawyer track the statutory side of it if you want the legal weeds.
6. Check the Menu Before You Leave North Pekin
Our full live menu is online, so you can see what is actually in the case before you get in the car. Browse flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, and concentrates, or jump straight to the full menu and place an order for pickup.
Weekly specials rotate, so it is worth a look at this week’s deals before you head out. If you are brand new to all of this, start with what to expect on a first dispensary visit — nobody here is going to make you feel like you are behind.
7. Local Rewards Pays You Back for Shopping Close to Home
Pekin’s Local Rewards is free to join and it is points-based. You earn 8 points for every $1 you spend before tax, and every 1,000 points is $5 off, redeemable in $5 steps up to $40 off at 8,000 points. A minimum purchase of double your reward applies — a $10 purchase for $5 off. Joining is free and gets you up to 1,000 bonus points: 500 the moment you sign up, plus 500 more when you join the text list.
From there you climb. Local earns 8 points per dollar, Marigold earns 10 at 3,000 points, and Court Street earns 12 at 8,000. Members also get 2× points during happy hours Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM–1 PM and 4 PM–6 PM, plus 2× on flower and pre-rolls Mondays and on extracts and edibles Tuesdays. One 2× applies at a time. Rewards are dollars off retail purchases, never free cannabis. Full terms live on the Local Rewards page. Veterans, seniors, and birthdays are handled at the counter — just ask.
Not a Chain. Not a Franchise. Just Your Neighbors Down Route 29.
Most dispensaries in Illinois are owned by multi-state operators with a head office somewhere else. We are not. Pekin’s Local is a single store on the Pekin square, staffed by people who live in Tazewell County — the same county North Pekin sits in, which you can look up yourself on Census QuickFacts. When something is good, we tell you. When something is not for you, we say that too.
Hours, Address, and Directions
We are open every day. every day, 10 AM to 9 PM. Hours may vary on holidays; call (309) 620-0778 if you are cutting it close.
| 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 |
Pekin’s Local Dispensary & Supply
359 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 620-0778
IL AUDO License No. 284.000371-AUDO
Serving North Pekin and the rest of the area — see every town on our areas we serve page, or find your town on our dispensary near me guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a dispensary in North Pekin, IL?
There is no licensed adult-use dispensary inside the village of North Pekin. The closest one is Pekin’s Local Dispensary & Supply at 359 Court St in Pekin, roughly ten minutes south down Illinois Route 29.
How far is Pekin’s Local from North Pekin?
About a ten-minute drive from most of the village, straight south on Route 29 into Pekin and over to Court Street. No highways, no bridges, and free street parking on the square when you get here.
What are your hours?
every day, 10 AM to 9 PM. Hours may vary on holidays.
What do I need to bring?
A valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older — driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. We check ID at the door and again at the register, every visit.
Adults 21+ only. Keep out of reach of children. Please do not drive under the influence of cannabis.