Episodes

Evergreen Park Village Trustee Jeannie Olson reveals plans to celebrate another Olympics for hometown girl Abbey Murphy. Get the latest on village happenings, including Flake Fest and the first-ever Leprechaun Leap 5K. We are...

EPCHS Basketball Coaches George Shimko and Mike Glennon join us to talk about the girls and boys basketball teams. Hear why the main focus is building a culture, even if one of them also has a team on the way to 20+ wins this...

Get a tour of the Evergreen Park Youth Department and all that is offered to area kids. Then travel to Southeast Elementary School for a chat with principal Haley Vermeer and some special guests. Video version on YouTube! Get...

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo explains how Evergreen Park finances work. From income to spending and the reasoning behind it, learn how Evergreen Park works for residents. Find out how long the budget has been balanced. The a...

Lieutenant Wendi Franklin of the Evergreen Park Police Department joins us to talk about current police initiatives, recent local crimes and how you can protect yourself from the bad guys. Professional Organizer Colleen Klimc...

Enjoy our annual New Years special with clips from 2025, a champagne toast and a delicious plate from Spoke & Vine. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library joins Chris to ruing in the new year in "30 Minutes of Go...

Enjoy our annual New Years special with clips from 2025, a champagne toast and a delicious plate from Spoke & Vine. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library joins Chris to ruing in the new year in "30 Minutes of Go...

Dr Jenna Woodland joins us to talk about the current state of plans for a new Central Middle School and various district improvements. What's next? We also get performances from the EPCHS Madrigal Choir and stop by the Daniel...

Rich Daniels talks about the upcoming "Sounds of the Season" concert event with his City Lights Orchestra and a cast of vocalists. Hear stories of Ray Charles and other famous names who have worked with Rich as he takes us be...

Mayor Kelly Burke sits down to talk about local business growth, trouble at the Walmart and what is missing from her appearances on The EP Podcast. Get her personal village highlights from 2025, a look at some upcoming projec...

Ever go to see your doctor and instead end up with the nurse practitioner? Anne Orzechowski, a nurse practitioner from OSF Little Company of Mary, let's us ask the questions you always wanted to ask in that moment. Plus, we e...

The title of this episode would be VERY UNSAFE. But, so would a lot of other things people do during the holiday season! Captain Ed Dunne of the Evergreen Park Fire Department talks about common holiday mishaps and what you c...

Village Trustee Mark Phelan talks football, faith and the Evergreen Park Food Pantry as Thanksgiving approaches. Many EP families need your help. Find out how you can give a little cheer this holiday season. We also visit Cen...

Eileen Durkin and Jessica Belanger join us to explain how social work and counseling impacts the modern student at Evergreen Park Community High School. Hear about an upcoming food drive and projects they are working on at th...

Father Tom Hurley joins us after taking the reigns at Most Holy Redeemer to explain why music means so much to a congregation. Hear about the changes he has made and what his focus will be as pastor at the church he started a...

The Evergreen Park Mustangs (4-5) missed the postseason, but Coach Ram sees positives and good things ahead. We wrap up the season with the head coach. Video Version available on The EP Podcast YouTube Channel . Get the lat...

Find out why The Classmate in Evergreen Park is the best kept secret around when it comes to local holiday shopping. Try the new lunch menu at Spoke & Vine as Frank Murray announces some pretty big Evergreen Park Public Libra...

A big win last weekend got the Mustangs back to .500 with one game left to play. Can David beat Goliath for a playoff berth as EPCHS takes on Richards? Coach Ram joins us to discuss. Video Version available on The EP Podca...

Evergreen Park School District 124 has revealed a plan to build a new central Middle School and improve all of their other school buildings. Voters are now expected to decide if the price is right for them in March. We sit do...

In the midst of a losing streak, Coach Ram opens up about the bigger picture when it comes to building a program at EPCHS. Get some insight into what is coming to this Mustangs program as they look ahead to Argo on Friday nig...

See one of Evergreen Park's newest businesses as we visit Colorful Berries at 93rd & Kedzie. Amy Kazmierowicz stops by from EPCHS to recap Fan Fest, promote an exciting new musical at the high school and talk about her role w...

After a quick start to the season, the Evergreen Park Community High School Mustangs are 3-3 with three games to go in the regular season, and they need at least two wins for a postseason berth. Coach Ram recaps a loss to Oak...

Welcome to Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! Take a trip around the biggest Oktoberfest the village has ever thrown with appearances by Mayor Kelly Burke, State Representative Rick Ryan, Spoke & Vine, Craic And The Carriage, Mi A...

Welcome to Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! Take a trip around the biggest Oktoberfest the village has ever thrown with appearances by Mayor Kelly Burke, State Representative Rick Ryan, Spoke & Vine, Craic And The Carriage, Mi A...