What's the Story Pekin?

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188

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Nov 2026

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About the show

What’s the Story, Pekin?-a podcast where we share stories of what’s happening in Pekin as told by their authors. We will discuss the community’s profile and personalities, attempting to be an objective source of information on topics of interest to many of us. In the process, we hope to discover the power of possibilities and find reasons for much needed optimism.

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November 9, 202616 min

What’s Happening at the Chamber?

“What’s Happening at the Chamber?” A visit with Amy McCoy of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce

November 2, 202623 min

New Executive Director Abi Almandinger

Meet Pekin Park District’s New Executive Director Abi Almandinger

October 26, 202622 min

Center for Prevention of Abuse

Gary sits down with Christine Barr-Kemper of the Center for the Prevention of Abuse to update us on issues in front of them and fund raising efforts to meet them.”

October 19, 202617 min

Discover What’s The Story at the Pekin Public Library!

There’s more to your local library than books! In this episode of What’s the Story, Pekin? , Gary sits down with Victoria and Katrina from the Pekin Public Library to explore the many programs, activities, and opportunities available for people of all ages. From engaging activities for children to educational programs and exciting opportunities for adults, the library offers something for everyone in our community. Whether you’re looking for a fun family activity, hoping to learn something new, or searching for ways to connect with others, you might be surprised by everything happening right here in Pekin! Tune in to hear what Victoria and Katrina have to share, discover your next favorite library program, and find out how the Pekin Public Library continues to bring our community together, one program at a time.

October 12, 202627 min

Pekin District 108 Update:

Pekin District 108 Update: A visit with Pekin Grade School District 108 Superintendent Len Ealey

October 5, 202622 min

The Civic Chorus and Friends in Harmony Story

The Civic Chorus and Friends in Harmony Story: Gary sits down with Debbie Mahoney to share this long term local musical story.

September 28, 202621 min

Gardener, Baker & National Lawmaker

What’s the story behind a book that brings one of Pekin’s most notable sons to life for a new generation? In this episode of What’s the Story, Pekin? , we sit down with local author Corrie Salmon and Tiffany White from the Dirksen Congressional Center to talk about Everett McKinley Dirksen: Gardener, Baker & National Lawmaker . Together, they share the inspiration behind the book, the story of Dirksen’s Pekin roots, and the process of telling the story of a man whose life reached from a local Pekin childhood to the halls of Congress. It’s a conversation about history, storytelling, and discovering the many layers of a remarkable Pekin story.

September 21, 202627 min