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Join us from the scene of Evergreen Park's biggest party in years as we bump into all kinds of folks at The EP's Oktoberfest this past weekend. Hear from Mayor Kelly Burke, former Mayor James Sexton, local brewer Wil Turner from Open Outcry, a local adult double-dutch club, Village Trustee Mark Marzullo, the winner of our big Oktoberfest raffle, some guy yelling in the background, and more! We've got this week's local news too! Rain or shine, Evergreen Park knows how to party! Join us! Brought ...

Our weeked update provides a ton of information surrounding events and happenings in Evergreen Park this weekend. The headliner may be EP's Oktoberfest, but there are also film festivals, live theater performances, free fire alarms and more for you! Plus, we have Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde back to talk about his 4-1 team and a sneaky good road opponent they will face on Friday night. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account ...

Two local Evergreen Park moms are helping out homeless veterans, and you can help them this Saturday at Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! We will be out at the festival as well, along with a ton of fun for the whole family. All the details in this episode. Plus, Open Outcry Brewing is bringing beer. We stopped by for a preview and found new indoor tables with swings for seats! Some cool cars also were on display this past weekend, and we have the audio from Evergreen Park's American Legion. Brought...

Several area high schools, including EPCHS and Mother McAuley celebrate Homecoming this weekend. We have Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde back to preview the big game that follows a parade this week. Plus, a new event at the American Legion will brings some cool rides for you to check out. We also have a preview of Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest on October 2nd and everything going on this weekend in and around The EP! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergr...

Some of the most common complaints in the Village of Evergreen Park center around traffic safety. Mayor Kelly Burke joins us to discuss a new village initiative, and she asks for your help. The mayor also is excited for an upcoming village-wide celebration as she continues to enjoy her very busy role. Our friend Pyeisha Allen of the EP Youth Department checks in with some great programs available this fall for Evergreen Park's kids and teens. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergre...

The Evergreen Park High School Mustangs have broken out to a 3-0 start this season, and head football coach Jerry Verde is back on the show to chat with us. Hear why this last victory was extraordinary and why he is not in a hurry for everyone to notice his team. Our weekend update has fundraising car washes, a big softball tournament, your weather forecast, plus upcoming theater and village events. Join us! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is r...

This past weekend the Most Holy Redeemer grounds along 95th street were packed for a huge outdoor party. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good" recorded at the MHR Men's Club BBQ Bash. We chat with rib cooking teams, neighbors, friends and some noteworthy public figures like Mayor Kelly Burke and Village Trustee Norm Anderson. John Brand of Open Outcry Brewing Company also poured free beer from our competition tent, all while marveling at the kind of party Evergreen Park throws. If you were there, or ...

The Evergreen Park High School Mustangs are 2-0 in dominating fashion, and head coach Jerry Verde checks in for his weekly preview of yet another home game. Mayor Kelly Burke is meeting local residents in Kennedy Park, and she has just announced a new Safe Driving campaign. Saturday will be packed with events like the village-wide garage sale and the MHR Men's Club's 9th Annual BBQ Bash. Come visit us! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right f...

After Labor Day each year Evergreen Park launches into week after week of local events, festivals, parties and fun. We have everything you need to know as the village-wide garage sale and a fall tradition at Most Holy Redeemer will headline this week. We also visit with the Evergreen Park American Legion. They have a brand new FREE family event featuring cool cars and motorcycles near the end of September! Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen ...

There is so much going on this weekend in Evergreen Park! A silver medalist returned home to a parade of neighbors, EPPD squads and EPFD trucks! We have a leper walking the streets of The EP. We also have head coach Jerry Verde of the Evergreen Park Mustangs sitting at 1-0 and ready to go this weekend on the football field. And we have everything happening locally this weekend! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE ...

Those who have served also stay very active in our local community. Meet a vet who is also an award-winning chef! He is now bringing his talents to our local brewery. Author and veteran Eric Herrera also returns to the show to talk about an upcoming memorial softball tournament with fun for the whole family. We also have all the local news, events and info you need in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you A...

The latest news, events and weather are inside of this quick Weekend Update. High School Football is back with a full season, and Evergreen Park Mustangs Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to preview the season and this weekend's matchup. Sara Klein from AAA also gives us the scoop on a huge kid-friendly Touch-A-Truck event this Saturday. Before you make your plans, hear all of your options this weekend! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right fo...

As the kiddos head back to school, the Evergreen Park Library has a ton of events and resources to kick their year off right! Library Director Frank Murray returns to the show to talk escape rooms, book squirrels, live bats and more. Chris and his wife Erika also recap the unexpected week that COVID got into their house. Plus, we've got so much going on around Evergreen Park to tell you about in just 30 minutes! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that ...

It finally happened. The three children in the house that produces The EP Podcast all caught COVID-19. Join host Chris Lanuti and his special guest Dr David Beckmann of Evergreen Park's Family First Medical Group for an eye-opening look at what it is like when COVID finally gets into your home. In an informative and entertaining episode, learn how it really goes down in an episode dedicated to local parents who may one day be in the same spot. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergr...

Evergreen Park will have an Oktoberfest this fall, and we have Josie Donovan from the Recreation Department joining us with those plans and everything else on tap over the next few months. Meawhile we also check in to see if Glenn Pniewski has locked down Tom Hanks for his Vintage Typewriter Type-In, which is only days away. Ben Belton is also back to talk about multiverses and even more Hollywood movie reboots. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that ...

The latest news, events and weather are inside of this quick Weekend Update. Hollywood Insider Ben Belton tells you what is new, and what you should watch at the movies this weekend. Plus, there are upcoming events in Evergreen Park you won't want to miss. Meanwhile we ask a burning question for most homeowners in The EP. Before you make your plans, hear all of your options this weekend! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get ...

As many local residents are on the water this summer, local friend Tom Mullally of the Coast Guard Auxillary stops in to give some tips and tell some stories. Once again Chris sacrificed himself on the altar of sports for his 16" softball team. Find out what he hurt this time. Plus, John Brand brings beers for the ladies from Open Outcry Brewing Company at 10934 S Western Avenue! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FRE...

Following a record-breaking weekend for the MHR Carnival in the heart of Evergreen Park, we bring bring in guests with all kinds of local buzz just for you. District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland and D124 Foundation President Linda Panico first sit down to announce the return of The Back To School Bash. Get the date, details and amount of foam expected to fill the CMS parking lot. Then Glenn Pniewski from the Village of Evergreen Park lays out a quirky event that international movie star...

On a special edition of The Weekend Update, we block out all of the noise to get a real look at recent issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic from a local perspective. In an eye-opening interview, our resident Evergreen Park physician Doctor David Beckmann calms unnecessary fears. Listen as he breaks down what is really going on when it comes to the Delta variant and vaccines. Plus, listen as he explains that your kids should be fine as they return to school. Brought to you by The First Nation...

A contest winner steps in as a guest host while Hannah Beth brings him around Evergreen Park to see the sights, meet the people and have some fun! We even bump into retired mayor James Sexton and village trustee Mark Marzullo! Can Joe successfully fill in for Chris? Does Chris care because he is clearly partying on some beach somewhere? Welp, we're gonna find out. 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...

The MHR Carnival is returning (unexpectedly) to flip the calendar from July to August, all while bringing the community together for some fun. Father James Hyland sits down with us to talk about what you can expect this year at one of Evergreen Park's great annual events along 95th Street. Plus, John Brand from Open Outcry Brewing Company brings a blueberry beer to sample even though one of us isn't too keen on blueberry beers. Can he make a new fan? Brought to you by The First National Bank of...

After getting his start at the Evergreen Park Public Library, local guy Frank Murray has returned to take over as the new director. He make his first appearance on our show with upcoming programs and events, plus some reading resources good for all ages. We also speak with our leading contestant vying to guest-host a future episode of The EP Podcast. It is more fun than a selfie, and less dangerous than a trip down the tollway! Spend "30 Minutes of Good" with us! Brought to you by The First Nat...

The latest news, events and weather are inside of this quick Weekend Update. The tradition that is the Papa Hops 16" Softball Tournament is this weekend. Tommy and Liam Hopkins belly up to our bar to talk about the incredible event! Thirty-two teams will play for one title in a single evening to support local families battling cancer. Plus, a popular summer event in Evergreen Park is expected to return in just a few weeks! Before you make your plans, hear all of your options this weekend! Broug...

Coming out of the 4th of July Weekend with Evergreen Park squirrel attacks, the return of live local theater you can actually attend, and a great event held at Open Outcry Brewing Company to benefit veterans. Our buddy John Brand also surprises us with a special first-time guest! Find out when the next free concert is happening, and sign up for a big Golf & BBQ Outing! We have everything going on in and around The EP this week! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find t...