What's the Story Pekin?

About What's the Story Pekin?

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.

Publisher

Gary Gillis - Host

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Apr 2022

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

187 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   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.”

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   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...

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Pekin District 108 Update:

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

Who has been a guest on What's the Story Pekin?

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Heather Fitzanko
• John Ackerman
• Shaun Schlosser
• Dale Sandrock
• Lela Sandrock

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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