Best Gary Gillis Host Podcasts (2025)

This week Gary talks with Co-owner Shaun Schlosser of the Pekin Country Club. They talk about the transition as well as plans for the Country Club.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Tori Menke - Executive Director of TAPS 16:10

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This week Gary talks to the newest Executive Director of Taps, Tori Menke. They discuss exciting changes and an upcoming project at their facility.By Gary Gillis - Host

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The Dale Sandrock Sports Complex 16:52

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This week, Gary talks with Dale and Lela Sandrock about their vison and execution of the new Outdoor Sports Complex that was built and donated to the Village of North Pekin.By Gary Gillis - Host

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A Visit with Pekin Police Chief Seth Ranney 31:02

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Gary visits with Chief Ranney about the May 14th events and the local homeless situation.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Running Marathons across the Globe 16:40

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Gary visits with local fitness guru Kelly Fults who shares the story of her quest for the "Six Star Medal" signifying her competing the world's six original major marathons.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Pekin's Speech Team 17:31

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Pekin's Speech Team Phenom Alina Vang. Gary sits down with the PCHS Senior as she tells the story of her recent accomplishments in competitive extemporaneous public speaking.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Our 100th Podcast! 25:38

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What's the Story celebrates its 100th Episode. Gary sits down with Mark Luft who conceived of our Podcast and Mike Eeten who is on the other side of the mic as all of them take a look back.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Pekin High School - Special Needs 17:28

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This week Gary talks with Kristen Walraven and Kyle Cain about all the Pekin High School does for students with special needs.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Gypsy Rising Yoga Studio 17:01

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Gary visits with Amanda Waltmyer, owner of the new Gypsy Rising Yoga Studio in Pekin.By Gary Gillis - Host

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The Mary Haynes Story 15:53

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This week Gary talks with Mary Haynes about her journey from the Country Nook, to Maddie Mae's and now Mauries.By Gary Gillis - Host

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The Center for Prevention of Abuse - Carol Merna 23:47

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This week Gary welcomes Carol Merna, CEO of the Center for Prevention of Abuse. Carol talks about the many programs and services they have to offer, and a new building that will be constructed in Pekin.By Gary Gillis - Host

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A City Update with Mayor Mary Burress 22:06

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This week Gary talks with the Mayor about several new exciting projects in the city including some new businesses coming to the City.By Gary Gillis - Host

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The Veterans Drive Project 13:20

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This week Gary talks with retired City Engineer and City Manager, Denny Kief. Denny talks about the history of the project, how it started, and the plans for the future.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Bears Bites - A Spotlight on a Business new to Pekin 16:18

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The owner of Bears Bites, Samm Hutchinson, talks about her business that has recently moved into 282 Derby St. Samm's company makes and sells Dog Food, Dog & Cat treats, and other items for your four-legged family member.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Positive on Pekin - A perspective from Mary Ann Ladendorf 21:22

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Today, Gary has guest Mary Ann Ladendorf behind the mic to talk about all that the City of Pekin has to offer her clients as they move into the city.By Gary Gillis - Host

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#AttendanceMatters - PCHS tackles the attendance issue post Covid 20:32

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This week, Gary talks with Shayla Ewing and Ashley Neal from Pekin Community High School about a clever program to encourage kids to have more regular attendance.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Wrap up of the Bicentennial Celebration 26:29

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This week Gary and Terri Gambetti talk about the successful Pekin Bicentennial Celebration and all of the events that were planned monthly.By Gary Gillis - Host

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

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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.By Gary Gillis - Host

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"Attacking the Myth" 22:42

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

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

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

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A Time WWII POW's Visited Pekin 16:10

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

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Bicentennial Stories about Pekin Business and Industry 24:33

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

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The Next Phase of Pekin's Streetscape 16:55

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

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A Nostalgic Look Back at the Pekin Mall 20:12

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

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WMBD Radio Greg Batton 23:52

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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.By Gary Gillis - Host

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An Interview with Pekin Native Larry Kenney 26:37

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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.By Gary Gillis - Host

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

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

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

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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.By Gary Gillis - Host

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

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

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Pekin Alliance for Literacy Success - Len Ealey 14:27

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

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The 52nd Annual Pekin Marigold Festival Plans 21:37

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

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The Brotherton Museum 18:12

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

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

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

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

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

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The Veterans Memorial Arena Story 13:16

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

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July 6th Bicentennial Bash 10:31

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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.By Gary Gillis - Host

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Civil Rights Act of 1964 28:38

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

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Economic Development in Pekin 19:10

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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.By Gary Gillis - Host