Episodes

Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce President Sara Klein returns with upcoming new events like boat parties with fireworks. Find out what Sara and the mayor do when they visit a home and nobody answers the door. John Dahlke of the Evergreen Park Food Pantry tells us that business is picking up, and that means he needs your help. Plus, we learn how to make great social media posts with Open Outcry's John Brand. This whole epiosde has people helping people in one way or another, and it is "30 Minut...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke spends time talking about new pilot programs coming to the village to promote traffic safety. Learn about local construction, abandoned properties, the process of planning 4th of July Weekend celebrations and more. We also ask her some questions as our local State Representative and hear her advice to first-time candidates for any office. Learn a little more about Evergreen Park. Brought to you by The First National Ban...

Evergreen Park card sharks will be gathering this weekend for a big Texas Hold'em tournament. We sit down with the organizer and talk cards, strategy and how you may be able to join the game. Pyeisha Allen of the EP Youth Department also chats with us about current events available to area kids, as well as some upcoming activities for Spring Break and summertime. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car ...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, we chat with Eileen Durkin about a group of teens at Evergreen Park Community High School who are trying to get aid to Ukraine. Hear all about their efforts and how you can help. Then listen closely as we break down weekend weather and events for another group of EPCHS students trying to help folks here in Evergreen Park. Plus, some bonus audio from the South Side Irish Parade and more! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find ...

This week we are snacking on unique southern-style cakes from Evergreen Park's newest business, Kesha's Kake Boutique. Learn exactly what a cakery is, and then learn all about the Evergreen Park Baseball Club with Tim Lyons. The EPBC is bigger and better than ever! We'll chat about the rewarding and frustrating parts of coaching youth baseball. We also take a trip to Open Outcry and design a custom mug to be hand-crafted by a local artist. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen ...

The "Fourth Biggest Draw" on The EP Podcast, Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library, returns to reveal that he is running his own parade directly against this year's South Side Irish Parade. Tune in as Frank also helps us break down every possible thing you can do in Evergreen Park this month. Plus, check out the South Side Irish Parade pre-party with Parade Chairman Don Larisey as South Side Spring hits Evergreen Park. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Fin...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, we preview all of the big movies and media hitting theaters and your streaming services with Hollywood Insider Ben Belton. Ben has worked in the entertainment industry for decades. We learn how to tell if a movie is going to be good without seeing it. We find out what is working at theaters, and what kind of movies may not be hitting traditional theaters again for a while. Have some fun and talk movies with us for "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you b...

Evergreen Park welcomed home Olympic Silver Medalist Abbey Murphy, and we have the audio from an incredible event that saw 92nd & Ridgeway officially named Abbey Road. Listen in on a great event celebrating her incredible accomplishment. We also try a Rye IPA from Open Outcry and talk about the upcoming South Side Irish Parade with John Brand. And Glenn Pniewski is back with news from several village services for residents of all ages. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, we chat Glenn Pniewski about the weekly production of old time radio by the Candlelight Radio Theater. Some talented actors and actresses are providing some "theater of the mind" each week for local residents. We'll talk about this style of radio and listen to a few skits put on in their studios. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get t...

Evergreen Park Village Trustees Mark Marzullo and Norm Anderson return to talk about the sale of a well-known EP building, and why the Public Works Department is able to perform so well when called upon. Norm also brings on his high school pal former White Sox pitcher Donn Pall to swap stories and have a few laughs. Can Anderson finally defeat Marzullo in Evergreen Park Trivia, or will Marzullo remain undefeated? Find out! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the ac...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, we chat with local real estate expert Laura Kelly of Coldwell Banker Reality about the start of the Spring Market in Evergreen Park. Is it time to sell? Time to buy? How does this all work and what may have changed since the last time you dabbled in real estate? We learn about the attractiveness of The EP as a place to live and raise a family in the in-depth discussion. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that ...

A debate continues around masks in schools as local parents rallied again at Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park to get their principal reinstated. We talk with members of the Parents for Choice group about their goals and why they feel now is the time to push for optional masks in public and private schools. Meanwhile we also visit with Don Larisey from the South Side Irish Parade committee about the upcoming event and some fun pre-parade events you may want to join. Add in a beer tasting at Ope...

Earlier this week the principal of Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park went against the Archdiocese of Chicago and declared masks optional in his school. He was placed on administrative leave in a matter of hours. A large protest outside of the school quickly took place and by midnight that evening his policy was adopted for Catholic schools in most of Cook County, including Evergreen Park. Doc Mathius now sits down with us to talk about what happened, why it happened and what he hopes happens ne...

With snow everywhere and cold temperatures, it is easy to simply give up on the month of February. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Library has fun events for all ages to change your mind. He's even picking his team between the Bengals and the Rams. Meanwhile, a community comes together to root for one of their own in the Olympics. We have the audio from Thursday's watch-party for Abbey Murphy and the U.S. Women's Hockey team with a special message from her dad. Brought to you by The First Na...

With an open seat now available in the Illinois 1st District, much of the east side of Evergreen Park and nearby area will have several options to elect to the U.S. House of Representatives. Pastor Chris Butler sits down to discuss his oddly-shaped district, the problem with too much party loyalty, and how he plans to serve his constituents if elected. John Brand brings a great beer over from Open Outcry Brewing and talks about early preparation for the South Side Irish Parade. Amy Kazin also jo...

New Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce President Sara Klein has big plans to expand the chamber, providing helpful services to local businesses and residents. She joins us to break it all down. Josie Donovan from the Evergreen Park Recreation Department talks about the upcoming Flake Fest, along with some fun programs offered this winter. Glenn Pniewski reveals plans for a series of local radio plays. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right fo...

In this weekend edition of The EP Podcast, we visit with Marion Castillo. She's the head coach of the EPCHS Dance Team and Coach of the Year who saw her team sweep every award in their conference. Hear about this amazing team that aspires to make it to the state finals. We also debut a new feature "Heard In The Basement" with a surprise appearance by a member of the Chicago White Sox. Get your weekend weather, event schedules and more right here! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Eve...

This area has a local athlete to follow on the USA Women Hockey Team at the Winter Olympics. Abbey Murphy returns to the show this week to talk about her journey and what is ahead for her and Team USA next month in Beijing. We are also joined by Lisa Rank, who has a unique opportunity for local youths to make an environmental impact. Plus, let's taste a hot pepper beer with John Brand at Open Outcry Brewing Company. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account t...

Chris Lanuti, host of The EP Podcast, lost his voice this week due to a first encounter with COVID-19. Stuck with only his thoughts and nobody to talk to, he came up with a lot of interesting questions about the virus keeping him in bed. This episode Doctor David Beckmann of Evergreen Park's Family First Medical Group helps co-host his first podcast back while answering straight questions two years into the pandemic. If you have questions, don't miss this special episode! Brought to you by The ...

Frank Murray joins us from the Evergreen Park Public Library with some fun (and potentially violent) events coming this month to your local library. He also is ready to take your overdue books back without taking all that money you owe. Lorraine Swanson from The Patch also stops by with the craziest story of 2021 and what you should be watching in 2022. We also have local tips for free village Christmas tree recycling, cheap snow removal and more! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Ev...

Over 150 different local voices were heard on The EP Podcast in 2021. We heard a lot of incredible, funny, interesting and great moments. In this super-sized episode, we present The EP Podcast's 2021 Year In Review. With mayors to bagpipers to local students making a difference and more, get some of the best of this year in and around Evergreen Park! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there ...

We sit down with a talented and unique student at Evergreen Park Community High School who can perform mathematical equations quicker than a calculator. We also have an additional performance from the EPCHS Madrigals, and all your holiday events and programs as Christmas approaches. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything goin...

The EPCHS Madrigals stop by to sing traditional and not-so-traditional holiday music. Listen to this great group of Evergreen Park teenagers, and find out how you can see them perform live. Rich Daniels joins us to talk about an upcoming free concert from his City Lights Orchestra. Find out how this local musician and conductor got his start. We also chat with our friend John Brand from Open Outcry Brewing about a unique style of beer now available. He also previews his seasonal rooftop cabins t...

Mayor Kelly Burke answers our questions and talks about the Village of Evergreen Park. Learn about a program focusing on bringing new businesses into Evergreen Park, and how upgrades to several area parks were decided upon. Find out how EPPD and CPD work together, and why police officers are visiting local shops right now. We also throw in a few questions for her as a State Representative. We cover a lot in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find ...