What's the Story Pekin?

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 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 talks with Erik Reader this week about Pekin Downtown Development and Pekin Main Street. 

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. 

This week, Gary talks with Mike Eeten with CME Business Solutions.  Gary and Mike share ways and ideas of how you can gather and write your family history, leaving future generations "Your Story". 

This week, Gary sits down with the Chief Operating Officer of Pekin Insurance, Joel Jackson. Gary and Joel talk about the history of the company and some exciting news about company growth! Tune in to hear this fascinating interview. 

This week Gary talks with Mayor Mark Luft as he returns to the Podcast to talk about Development in Pekin, as well as a new Ordinance in Pekin and what that looks like for the citizens of Pekin.

This week, Gary talks with the on-site Administrator Tony Howard, who is the Director of Emergency Support Services for Unity Point Health Pekin. Gary and Tony talk about some upcoming changes as well as some exciting new technology at the Hospital. 

This week join Gary Gillis as he gets the story behind Pekin's oldest Service Clubs.  Gary is joined by Sheila Coussens-Martin of Pekin Kiwanis, and Greg Cassidy of Pekin Rotary. 

Join Gary this week as he sits down with Executive Director of the Pekin Chamber of Commerce, Amy McCoy to talk about the upcoming Marigold Festival. 

Join Gary as he speaks with this year's Chairman of the Pekin Marigold Festival Brandon Burling. Brandon talks about the upcoming festival as we celebrate 50 years!

This week Gary sits down with Pekin Police Chief John Dossey to talk about the Department, goals, and accomplishments. 

Join Gary this week as he speaks with Tiffany White, Executive Director of the Dirksen Congressional Center. Tiffany talks about the Center and also the legacy of Mr. Dirksen. 

Join Gary this week as he speaks with Jared Olar, the Local History Specialist at the Pekin Public Library. Join Gary and Jared as they discuss some of President Abraham Lincoln's days in Pekin Illinois. 

Join Gary this week as he sits down with Jeff Brooks, Director of the Pekin Public Library. The Pekin Library hours are: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This week Gary welcomes Cameron Bettin who is the Executive Director of the Pekin Park District. Gary and Cameron talk about new exciting additions to the parks, as well as things to come! 

Join Gary as he sits down with Asst. Superintendent Leonard Ealey to talk about Pekin Public Schools Dist. 108.  Programming note: This podcast was recorded before the tragic events in Uvalde Texas.

Join us this week as Gary speaks with Superintendent of District 303 High School, Dr. Danielle Owens. 

This week your host Gary Gillis talks about Pekin Illinois with Mayor Mark Luft and the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Amy McCoy.