Why was Will Ferrell in Pekin? Comedian makes stops around the Peoria area

Movies and television have taken Will Ferrell all over the world.

And now brought him to Pekin, Illinois, and later Peoria.

The 55-year-old comedian and Emmy Award-winning producer was spotted Tuesday at Maquet's Rail House in the central Illinois city of Pekin, with a camera crew in tow.

Later in the night, Ferrell posed for selfies at The Basket Case in Peoria, according to a post on the pub's Facebook page. A post from a Basket Case customer says Ferrell sang karaoke, and a photo attached shows Ferrell holding a microphone while the lyrics to "I Got You Babe" are projected behind him.

Will Ferrell visits Peoria: Karaoke at the Basket Case | Food at Maquet's Rail House in Pekin

Other photos and videos of Ferrell were posted by multiple people on Facebook earlier in the day, including Maquet's official account — while others incredulously remarked on Twitter about Ferrell's appearance.

"Yes, it’s true," the restaurant wrote in a post. "Been (an) interesting, but great afternoon."

According to some restaurant patrons at the Rail House, Ferrell said he is trekking the country filming a road trip documentary — and central Illinois is just his latest stop.

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On Monday, the former "Saturday Night Live" cast member was spotted at multiple places in Indiana before popping up at an NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the host Indiana Pacers. Over the weekend, Ferrell was seen in Washington, D.C., as well.

This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Will Ferrell makes stop in Pekin, Illinois, while filming documentary