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.