Cele mai bune Story Pekin podcast-uri (2025)

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"How did it go on Election Day in Tazewell County?" 19:37

4d ago19:37

19:37

This week Gary talks with Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman about how things went locally in the past historic election. The upcoming local election on April 1st was also discussed.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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"Attacking the Myth" 22:42

18d ago22:42

22:42

Gary talks with John Ackerman who gives some perspective on Pekin's supposedly past racist reputation.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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"I.T. Workforce Accelerator" What is it? 19:48

1M ago19:48

19:48

This week Gary interviews Carolyn Cracraft-Coordinator for this free, grant supported I.T. training program.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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A Time WWII POW's Visited Pekin 16:10

2M ago16:10

16:10

This week Gary and Jared Olar talk about a visit to Pekin Schools by WWII POW's.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Stories about Pekin Business and Industry 24:33

2M ago24:33

24:33

This week Gary and Jared Olar talk about the history of Pekin's Business and Industry.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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The Next Phase of Pekin's Streetscape 16:55

3M ago16:55

16:55

Gary talks with Pekin City Engineer, Josie Esker about the next phase of the Court Street Project.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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A Nostalgic Look Back at the Pekin Mall 20:12

3M ago20:12

20:12

This week Gary discusses with Gary Cassidy about a place he grew up at, the Pekin Mall.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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WMBD Radio Greg Batton 23:52

3M ago23:52

23:52

Greg Batton is a familiar voice in the Peoria area and has been co-hosting The Greg and Dan Show on WMBD Radio since 2005 with partner Dan Diorio. This week, Gary sits down and talks with Gary about his upbringing in Pekin.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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An Interview with Pekin Native Larry Kenney 26:37

4M ago26:37

26:37

This week Gary talks with Larry Kenney who is a graduate of Pekin Hight School and has been in radio broadcasting in several markets including Peoria, and a famous voice in many Cartoons, and other shows. Don't miss this fascinating podcast.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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In the Beginning- the Pekin Park District Story 17:05

4M ago17:05

17:05

This week Gary shares the store of how the Pekin Park District was born.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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A Look Back in Time - Ray Bianchi & Joyce Johnson 26:42

4M ago26:42

26:42

Gary talks with Ray and Joyce about what Pekin looked like when they were younger. Ray & Joyce talk about the popular places in town they would visit that are no longer there.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Jared Olar and the History of Schools in Pekin 26:57

5M ago26:57

26:57

This week Gary and Jared go way back and discuss the history of Pekin Schools including the very first school house in Pekin.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Pekin Alliance for Literacy Success - Len Ealey 14:27

5M ago14:27

14:27

This week Gary talks with Superintendent of District 108 about the new Pekin Alliance for Literacy Success program.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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The 52nd Annual Pekin Marigold Festival Plans 21:37

5M ago21:37

21:37

This week Bailey Gambetti and Amy McCoy join Gary to talk about new additions to the Festival this year and more!De către Gary Gillis - Host

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The Brotherton Museum 18:12

6M ago18:12

18:12

This week is a visit with the curator of Pekin's great museum facility in the old Franklin School, Roger Brotherton.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Dave Molleck - Editor of the "Hometown Voice" newspaper 20:37

6M ago20:37

20:37

This week Gary talks with Dave Molleck, the Editor of Pekin's new "Hometown Voice" monthly newpaper.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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"The Good Old Days" with Dick Schermer 18:04

6M ago18:04

18:04

This week Gary is joined by Dick Schermer - member of the PCHS Class of 1962 who looks back at the City from years ago.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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The Veterans Memorial Arena Story 13:16

6M ago13:16

13:16

This week Gary talks again with Shawn Powers about the History and interesting facts about the Veterans Memorial Arena.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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July 6th Bicentennial Bash 10:31

7M ago10:31

10:31

This week Gary talks with Shawn Powers, Superintendent of Recreation for the Pekin Park District. They discuss the upcoming July 6th Bicentennial Bash held at the Pekin Park.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Civil Rights Act of 1964 28:38

7M ago28:38

28:38

Tiffany White of the Dirksen Center and Gary visit on the importance and challenges surrounding the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Economic Development in Pekin 19:10

7M ago19:10

19:10

Gary talks with Josh Wray, Director of Economic Development for the City of Pekin. Gary and Josh talk about what it takes to bring new business to the City as well as some current projects in the works.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Scott Altman 1:24

8M ago1:24

1:24

Bicentennial Bytes - Scott AltmanDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Broadmoor JH - Pioneers 1:37

8M ago1:37

1:37

Bicentennial Bytes - Broadmoor JH - PioneersDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - CB Smith - Pekin's first Jail 1:17

8M ago1:17

1:17

Bicentennial Bytes - CB Smith - Pekin's first JailDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Dirksen School - Pekin Agreement 1:50

8M ago1:50

1:50

Bicentennial Bytes - Dirksen School - Pekin AgreementDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Edison JH - First Mayor 1:38

8M ago1:38

1:38

Bicentennial Bytes - Edison JH - First MayorDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Jefferson School - Lost Hotel 1:45

8M ago1:45

1:45

Bicentennial Bytes - Jefferson School - Lost HotelDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - L E Stark School - Kelloggs 1:44

8M ago1:44

1:44

Bicentennial Bytes - L E Stark School - KelloggsDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Washington School - Town President 1:43

8M ago1:43

1:43

Bicentennial Bytes - Washington School - Town PresidentDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Willow School - Hank Bruder 1:38

8M ago1:38

1:38

Bicentennial Bytes - Willow School - Hank BruderDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Wilson School - Nance 1:39

8M ago1:39

1:39

Bicentennial Bytes - Wilson School - NanceDe către Gary Gillis - Host

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What's in a Name? 33:49

8M ago33:49

33:49

Gary talks with Jarod Olar about names of Iconic places around Pekin to find out who they were named after and why.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Keth McKeever talks about the effort to Honor Veterans 16:39

8M ago16:39

16:39

Gary talks with Keith McKeever about efforts to honor Veterans at the June 15th Bicentennial Street Fair and Pekin's United Way.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Jarod Olar and Bailey Gambetti talk Downtown Building History 22:20

8M ago22:20

22:20

This week Gary talks with Bailey and Jarod about an exciting new idea that is taking shape downtown.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Project at Pekin Schools 14:47

8M ago14:47

14:47

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".De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Downtown Development and Bicentennial Plans with Terri Gambetti 16:30

9M ago16:30

16:30

This week Gary talks with Terri Gambetti about some of the exciting events happening with the Downtown Development.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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An Update on Pekin Roadway Projects 14:08

9M ago14:08

14:08

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.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Susan Rynearson - Pekin Genealogical Society 21:11

9M ago21:11

21:11

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.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Rich Hawkins talks Pekin Basketball! 19:39

10M ago19:39

19:39

This week Gary sits down with Rich Hawkins to talk about some of the most exciting times in Pekin High School Basketball.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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The Pekin Story Pt. 2 17:36

10M ago17:36

17:36

Gary continues his discussion with Jared Olar about the beginning of Pekin.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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In the beginning...the Pekin Story. 28:00

11M ago28:00

28:00

This week Gary talks with Jarod Olar about some fascinating history on how Pekin was developed and got its name.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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The Story of Mayor Dave Tebben 25:53

11M ago25:53

25:53

This week Gary its down with Shannon Sandoval and Tiffany White who share stories about their father who served as the City's Mayor.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Update on the Union Mission 10:35

11M ago10:35

10:35

This week Gary checks in with Burt Dancy to talk about the Union Mission and the Construction projects going on.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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The Chuck Dancy Story 20:16

12M ago20:16

20:16

This week, Gary sits down with Burt Dancey to talk about the incredible story and life of his Father, Chuck Dancy.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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New Updates at Broadmoor Jr. High School 17:35

12M ago17:35

17:35

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.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Interview with State Representative Travis Weaver 25:26

12M ago25:26

25:26

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.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Plans with Heather Robertson 17:48

1y ago17:48

17:48

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.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Preview of State of the City Address on Jan. 19th 10:49

1y ago10:49

10:49

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.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Gary Gillis wrap up on the death of JFK 14:55

1y ago14:55

14:55

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!De către Gary Gillis - Host

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Jim Deverman Pt. 3 21:55

1y ago21:55

21:55

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.De către Gary Gillis - Host

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