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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Dickey Farms “Beef and Beyond”

Dickey Farms Offering Beef and Beyond By Cindy Ladage Dave Dickey started farming full-time in 2018. “I took over from my Uncle Dean,” Dave shared. Before farming, Dave had worked in the telecommunications field and when Dean fell ill, he started helping, and decided...

The IVy Collective

The IVY Collective By Cindy Ladage Cold Iron Bodybuilding in Pawnee on Route 104 has a new partner for fitness. Maddie Butcher and her mother Jennifer Lambert are a mother-daughter nurse-owned wellness and aesthetics business. “My mom and I built this business...

Wildflower Child Development Center

Wildflower Child Development Center for your little ones By Cindy Ladage Ashley Reynolds, Director and owner of the former Madonna’s Daycare, is offering early education in a fun and exciting way for the children in her care. Moving here from California during the...

Georgia Lou’s

Georgia Lou’s Boutique in downtown Pawnee! By Cindy Ladage Joey Walters, who owns Walters Chiropractic serves Pawnee residents on Mondays in his office locate at 528 Douglas St., just off the Pawnee square. With the building free the rest of the week, when his mom,...

Day Care with Renee Kruger

Day Care with Renee Kruger! By Cindy Ladage Renee Kruger has been watching kids for 35 years, running a licensed daycare. She has had a major impact on the lives of children and families throughout the Pawnee and central Illinois area. “Once her kids,” Renee, better...

Pawnee Masonic Lodge #675 – All About Helping Others

Pawnee Masonic Lodge #675- All About Helping Others By Cindy Ladage The Masonic Lodge is located on the square in Pawnee, Illinois. It was built in 1991, replacing one that was there many years before. Lodge members Vince Harris, Worshipful Master, Michael Brodie,...

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...