Welcome to Pawnee!

A thriving village of approximately 2,700 nestled 3 miles from I-55. Just minutes south of Illinois’ capital city, Pawnee is surrounded by farmlands that grace its peaceful setting. Pawnee boasts an excellent school system, two new subdivisions, moderately priced housing and houses a wonderful 5,000 sq. ft. library, which received the Library of the Year award in 2004 from the Rolling Prairie Library System.

 

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Cold Iron Body Building

Cold Iron Body Building – Transforming Bodies and Minds By Cindy Ladage Thomas Aldrich didn’t set out to open a business. He was just following a goal to transform his personal health. “I have lost over 200 pounds in the last two years,” Thomas said. “I built this gym...

Kalena’s Closet

Kalena’s Close, a Pawnee Consignment Shop! By Cindy Ladage Colleen Walraven had a dream that just came to fruition this past winter, to own a consignment shop in a small town. Colleen and her husband Steve are new to Pawnee, although not the area. “My husband and I...

RYMA Technology Bicycle Shop

RYMA Technology – A Bicycle Parts, Manufacturing, and Design Shop! By Cindy Ladage A lifelong resident, that raced bicycle and motorcycles in his younger days, Blake Young has now opened RYMA Technology in the former Boy Scouts building on Pawnee’s Square. RYMA...

Lindsey Ward – Offering Home Decor

Lindsay Ward – Offering Home Décor and More at Kim’s Countryside Marketplace By Cindy Ladage Lindsay Ward and her husband Justin have been into upcycling, and vintage for years. It only seemed natural for this mom of two, and a full-time worker for the State of...

Michelle Featherston – Black Door Boho

Michelle Muncy Featherston’s Black Door Boho! By Cindy Ladage A lifelong Pawnee resident, Michelle Muncy Featherston’s Black Door Boho offers fun options for those looking for something for their homes. Outgrowing her home studio, five years ago Michelle moved into a...

Blessings & More Bakery

Blessings and More Bakery By Cindy Ladage Looking for something to hit your sweet spot. You don’t have to look far because Bridgit Melton-Williams, owner of Blessings and More Bakery, is open for business right here in Pawnee! Bridgit shared how she got started. “I...

Pawnee Health Club

Pawnee Health Club offering fitness locally! By Cindy Ladage   Joe Walters has a new office, just off Pawnee’s Square. This busy chiropractor has moved into a larger setting, from his smaller location along Route 104. With the new extra space, he is offering gym...

Illinois State Police Range, Training Illinois’ Finest!

Illinois State Police Range, Training Illinois’ Finest! By Cindy Ladage On the western edge of town is the Illinois State Police Range. Josh Ward, the Academy Commander shared, “This is a statewide entity,” he said about the facility where they train Illinois State...

Life With Becky Kate

Life With Becky Kate, Creativity for all your needs! By Cindy Ladage Looking for new products? A T-shirt or sweatshirt with a special logo, the perfect cup or tumbler? Look no further, Becky Combes aka Becky Kate, can create what you need. You can find all of her...

United Methodist Church Reaching the Local Community

United Methodist Church Reaching the Local Community! By Cindy Ladage The Pawnee Methodist Church has a long history in town with the first church being established in 1864, a year before the ending of the Civil War! Today it is a vibrant part of our town’s faith...
Day Care with Renee Kruger

Day Care with Renee Kruger

Day Care with Renee Kruger! By Cindy Ladage Renee Kruger has been watching kids for 35 years, running a license daycare. She has had a major impact...

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