What’s the Story, Pekin?-a podcast where we share stories of what’s happening in Pekin as told by their authors. We will discuss the community’s profile and personalities, attempting to be an objective source of information on topics of interest to many of us. In the process, we hope to discover the power of possibilities and find reasons for much needed optimism.
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This week Gary speaks with Joanna Carrol, Facilitator of Media Services for Pekin School Dist. 108, and Laura Bieller, Classroom Tech at Edison Jr. High about upcoming "Bicentennial Bytes".Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with Terri Gambetti about some of the exciting events happening with the Downtown Development.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with the City of Pekin Engineer Josie Esker. Josie gives updates on the Court Street Project as well as the Derby Street Projects.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary has a fascinating conversation with Susan Rynearson from the Pekin Genealogical Society about all that is available and the family history that can be found.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary sits down with Rich Hawkins to talk about some of the most exciting times in Pekin High School Basketball.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary continues his discussion with Jared Olar about the beginning of Pekin.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with Jarod Olar about some fascinating history on how Pekin was developed and got its name.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary its down with Shannon Sandoval and Tiffany White who share stories about their father who served as the City's Mayor.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary checks in with Burt Dancy to talk about the Union Mission and the Construction projects going on.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week, Gary sits down with Burt Dancey to talk about the incredible story and life of his Father, Chuck Dancy.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with Leonard Ealey, Superintendent of Pekin School District 108. Mr. Ealey talks about a big improvement project taking place at Broadmoor Jr. High School.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week, Gary sits down with the 93rd District State Rep, Travis Weaver. Travis gives some insight on some inner working of Politics in Springfield that you may not know, as well as shares more about his background and how he got involved in Public Service.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with Heather Robertson who is on the Pekin Bi-Centennial Celebration Committee. Gary and Heather talk about upcoming events and special things plans to celebrate.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary talks about the upcoming State of the City address coming up with Amy McCoy, Director of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Burress and John Dossey will be presenting information at the event.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week, Gary shares some very interesting facts about JFK, to wrap up the last miniseries where he spoke with Jim Deverman. Join us for some facts that you may not have known!Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary continues his conversation with Jim Deverman. On this Podcast, Jim talks about his family's history of coming to town and how it began.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary sits down with Pekin's own Jim Deverman to talk about the JFK assassination. Gary and Jim talk about the video that was captured, and how that video was obtained by a local Pekin man.Gary Gillis - Host
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A fascinating interview with Jim Deverman as he tells the story of being a part of the Funeral Detail while in the Coast Guard.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with Cole about his role as the Athletic Director, exciting sports opportunities, and his vision for the sports program at Pekin High School.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gart sits down with the Mayor to talk about Good News in Pekin. Mayor Burress talks about some exciting victories for the City, some new businesses coming to town, and some changes at City Hall.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with Dr. Phillis Dewitt about some life stories, the book she wrote about those experiences, and the Journey she has been on over the years. You will not want to miss this uplifting interview.Gary Gillis - Host
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Miss Marigold 2023, Zoe Nizzia sits down with Gary this week to talk about her experience with the Miss Marigold Pageant and some of her ideas and goals for the future.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with the Chairman of this years Festival, Charles Robertson. Gary and Charles talk about the theme and some exciting additions to the Festival this year!Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with Executive Director of the Park District, Cameron Bettin about updates to the Park roads and their Stategic Plan moving forward.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week, Gary talks with Alisha Dault who is the Administrator of the Miller Center in Pekin. Alisha talks about many of the programs and opportunities at the Cetner as well as the Farmer's MarketGary Gillis - Host
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Join Gary and Amy McCoy as they talk about the St Jude Runs, the history as well as some fun "inside" stories!Gary Gillis - Host
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CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. This week Gary has a fascinating conversation with the Director of Recruitment, Marketing, and Compliance, Ryan Lacerna. Gary and Ryan talk about the purpose and history of CASA.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary sits down with Jared Olar to talk about the history of the Lakeside Cemetery and also talks about tours that Jared hosts at the location.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary talks with Audio Engineer Mike Eeten about documenting lessons learned in life along with some favorite life quotes.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary talks with John Ackerman about the upcoming 2023 Juneteenth Observation honoring Nance Legins Costley and William Costley, June 17th.Gary Gillis - Host
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Our guest this week is Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, the President of Illinois Central College. This is an interested conversation you will not want to miss as Gary and Sheila talk about the Pekin Campus and some exciting changes coming!Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary sits down with Pekin High School Girls Soccer Coach, Edgar Sandoval to talk about the success of the sport in Pekin.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary talks with the Superintendent of Recreation about some new and exciting things happening in the park this summer.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary sits down with County Board Chairman David Zimmerman for a talk about a new proposed Justice Center Downtown Pekin.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with Cory Proehl who is the Director of Golf with the Pekin Park District. Cory shares some exciting news about Lick Creek Golf Course and some other interesting facts about the two courses.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary sits down with all three Mayor Candidates to learn more about them and their goals for Office as the Mayor of Pekin.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary sits down with all three Mayor Candidates to learn more about them and their goals for Office as the Mayor of Pekin.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary sits down with all three Mayor Candidates to learn more about them and their goals for Office as the Mayor of Pekin.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary is joined by Realtor Bailey Gambetti who talks about the Real Estate market in Pekin.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary sits down with the 2022 Best Business Honorees Terri Gambetti of Leo's Art Studio, and Jack Steger of Steger's Furniture.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary talks with Anna Green, Director of Adult Literacy at the Pekin YWCA.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary's guest is Rich Kriegsman. They talk about the exciting fundraising project underway to build a new Performance stage in Mineral Springs Park.Gary Gillis - Host
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Tiffany White, Executive Director of the Dirksen Center, and Gary Gillis discuss some exciting news with the Center as well as some interesting facts about how the material is obtained.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary sits down with Amy McCoy, the Director of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce. Amy and Gary talk about Celebrating Pekin's 2024 Bicentennial, as well as the Annual Leadership academy which is underway.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary sits down with Pastor Jim McMlarey with First United Methodist Church in Pekin for a fascinating conversation about Christmas and several facinating facts we bet you did not know! Don't miss this one!Gary Gillis - Host
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We all LOVE animals! You will enjoy this conversation with Gary Gillis and Holly Crotty with TAPS. Holly talks about pet adoptions and the organization. Holly also talks about the process of adoption and why there is a screening process in place to adopt an animal from TAPS.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary speaks with Brandy Wright, the Social Ministries Manager for the Salvation Army. Gary also welcomes Greg Ranney with the Pekin Outreach Initiative. Both Brandy and Greg talk about their organizations and how they are making a difference in Pekin.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary invites the Director of the Pekin United Way to the podcast this week to talk about the Organization. Heather Robertson talks about fundraising for United Way, and all of the Organizations they help.Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary talks with Erik Reader this week about Pekin Downtown Development and Pekin Main Street.Gary Gillis - Host
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This week Gary welcomes the City of Pekin Engineer, Josie Esker. Josie sits down to discuss the new snow ordinance which requires homeowners to remove the snow from the sidewalks in front of their homes.Gary Gillis - Host
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