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July Podcasts

July 7th: “City of Pekin’s Strategic Plan Update”

Gary sits down with Mayor Mary Burress to talk about the city’s plans going forward.

July 14th: “The Excalibur Seasonings Story”

A visit with Mike Shrier about how this highly successful local company got started and its plans to celebrate its 40 years in business.

July 21st: “Let’s all Go to the Zoo”  

Gary talks with Max Lakes-Director of the Peoria Zoo and the Luthy Botanical Garden

July 28th:  “A Tribute to Tom Elliott”

Gary is joined by close associates who knew Tom and observed the impact he had on the Pekin Park District over his 43 year tenure there.