Episodios

  • The Pekin Agreement

    The Pekin Agreement
    Feb 16 2026

    A continued history lesson from Jared Olar about an important mid-19th century event that occurred here.
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    13 m
  • Pekin and the Spanish American War

    Pekin and the Spanish American War
    Feb 9 2026

    Jared Olar talks about Pekin’s participation in the Spanish American War
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    26 m
  • Pekin Moose 916 Story

    Pekin Moose 916 Story
    Feb 2 2026

    Gary visit with Dayna Strenz, Administrator of our local Moose
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    11 m
  • The Shipman Family Story

    The Shipman Family Story
    Jan 26 2026

    John Ackerman shares an inspiring story of an emancipated slave family who settled in our area; were kidnapped by Slave Hunters; then rescued by their white neighbors.
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    26 m
  • Area Plans around “America 250”

    Area Plans around “America 250”
    Jan 19 2026

    Gary visits with John Ackerman about their current focus on developing ways that we’ll celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA.
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    22 m
  • The History of Firehouses in Pekin

    The History of Firehouses in Pekin
    Jan 12 2026

    Historian Jared Olar shares the rich history around Pekin Fire Stations.
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    23 m
  • The New United Way of Pekin

    The New United Way of Pekin
    Jan 5 2026

    Gary visits with Keith McKeever, Executive Director of Pekin’s United Way about their current focus and new initiatives to better meet our area needs.
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    21 m
  • Remembering Christmas in Downtown Pekin from years ago

    Remembering Christmas in Downtown Pekin from years ago
    Dec 22 2025

    This week Gary talks with Terri Gambetti about her fond memories of the Christmas Celebrations and shopping downtown Pekin.

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    15 m