What's the Story Pekin?

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. 

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! 

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. 

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 Market

Join Gary and Amy McCoy as they talk about the St Jude Runs, the history as well as some fun "inside" stories! 

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. 

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 talks with Audio Engineer Mike Eeten about documenting lessons learned in life along with some favorite life quotes. 

Gary talks with John Ackerman about the upcoming 2023 Juneteenth Observation honoring Nance Legins Costley and William Costley, June 17th. 

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! 

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 talks with the Superintendent  of Recreation about some new and exciting things happening in the park this summer. 

Gary sits down with County Board Chairman David Zimmerman for a talk about a new proposed Justice Center Downtown Pekin. 

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 sits down with all three Mayor Candidates to learn more about them and their goals for Office as the Mayor of Pekin. 

Gary sits down with all three Mayor Candidates to learn more about them and their goals for Office as the Mayor of Pekin. 

Gary sits down with all three Mayor Candidates to learn more about them and their goals for Office as the Mayor of Pekin. 

This week Gary is joined by Realtor Bailey Gambetti who talks about the Real Estate market in Pekin. 

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. 

This week Gary talks with Anna Green, Director of Adult Literacy at the Pekin YWCA. 

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. 

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. 

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 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! 

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.