Gary visits with the owners of one of Pekin's newer stores dedicated to dog training, boarding and grooming. Dog lovers won't want to miss this episode!

Tiffany White talks about the Dirksen Centers 50th Birthday; its early years; its impact and its future. 

This week, a visit about the City's largest undertaking in decades with Mayor Mary Burress, City Manager John Dossey, and Director of Economic Development Josh Wray. 

Gary visits with Bruce Huber who is part of a service that has been training new drivers in defensive driving for many years. It's a great group with a proven track record of creating better, safer, and road conditions-aware young drivers. 

This week, a visit with Val Springborn, Chairperson of this year's festival; and Maureen Naughtin, this year's Grand Marshal. 

Gary visits with Sophia Vansaghi about her past year as Pekin Marigold Festival's 2024 Miss Marigold. 

A visit with District 108's Superintendent Leonard Ealey. 

Keith Knox, Manager of Parkside Fitness talks about the start and history of this storied fitness facility. 

Gary visits with Harland Shields, the husband of the late community leader and icon Carol Shields. 

Pekin Resident Heather Fitzanko talks about RAGBRAI, the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in America, and how she is preparing for it.