What’s the Story Pekin?

Gary talks with John Ackerman who gives some perspective on Pekin's supposedly past racist reputation. 

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

This week Gary and Jared Olar talk about a visit to Pekin Schools by WWII POW's. 

This week Gary and Jared Olar talk about the history of Pekin's Business and Industry. 

Gary talks with Pekin City Engineer, Josie Esker about the next phase of the Court Street Project. 

This week Gary discusses with Gary Cassidy about a place he grew up at, the Pekin Mall. 

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. 

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. 

This week Gary shares the store of how the Pekin Park District was born. 

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.