Episodes

161
Nov. 23, 2020

Planning Thanksgiving With Mayor Sexton

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton talks about his family's Thanksgiving plans. We also get his thoughts on a variety of subjects. John Dahlke checks back in after a big weekend of collecting donations for the Evergreen Park Food Pantry. Chris ponders trying to get into a contest being held at Central Middle School this week. Plus, get local news and info you need for your week! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE E...
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Nov. 20, 2020

A Weekend To Help Your Neighbors

In this edition of our Weekend Update, we visit with John Dahlke of The Evergreen Park Food Pantry. He gives details about collections going on this weekend all around the village and how you can contribute. Plus, he talks about the free turkeys being handed out to those in need for Thanksgiving! Get your weekend weather forecast, events, news and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your st...
159
Nov. 16, 2020

An Evergreen Park Wellness Check

This week we bring in Evergreen Park's own Doctor David Beckmann to sort out fact from fear as new COVID-19 concerns rise. Local businessman Reid Nuttall is also bringing a pain and anxiety remedy international, and reveals how EP residents can get it for FREE. Plus, get local news and info you need for your week! 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 informa...
158
Nov. 13, 2020

Weekend Update 11/13-11/15

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Our guest Dr David Beckmann weighs in on the safest way to "quick quarantine" before visiting family and gives his thoughts on reports of a viable vaccine. Get your weekend weather forecast, events, news and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Listen and find out how!...
157
Nov. 9, 2020

Thank A Veteran With Porter Punch

Evergreen Park's own Porter Cullens has a drink called Porter Punch. EPCC President Laura Freeman is a fan. Evergreen Park author Eric Herrera is an Army veteran with Veterans Day this week. They are all on this fun 30-minute episode originally recorded in front of a live audience. Plus, get local news and info you need for your week! 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 la...
156
Nov. 6, 2020

Weekend Update 11/6-11/8

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Get your weekend weather forecast, events, news and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Listen and find out how! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! New LIVE episodes allowing liste...
155
Nov. 2, 2020

Your Break From A Crazy Week

It's Election Week and you desperately need "30 Minutes Of Good" to take your mind off of everything around you. We have fun post-Halloween weekend stories, our costume contest winner, kids making funny observations about classic movies, and details on our live podcast appearance later this week. Plus, local news and info you need for your week! 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!...
154
Oct. 30, 2020

It's Halloween In Evergreen!

The Weekend Update brings the Halloween funnies in this episode! Gather round and prepare yourself for Halloween in Evergreen Park...if you dare. The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Get your weekend weather forecast, event news and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Listen and find out how! Get the lat...
153
Oct. 26, 2020

Video Gaming & Halloween Comes To The EP

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo stops by for a chat and reveals that increased video gaming at local establishments will likely be used to keep them afloat. He also explains that any COVID-19 restrictions issued by the State of Illinois may have to be enforced by the state. Local attorney Larry Liebforth also stops by as Evergreen Park prepares for Halloween festivities. Listen locally to "30 Minutes Of Good" this week on The EP Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!...
152
Oct. 23, 2020

Weekend Update 10/23-10/25

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo joins the show and says that if the State of Illinois decides to start restricting businesses and people again, the state has to enforce it. The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Get your weekend weather forecast, event news and more! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Listen and find out how! Get the latest news...
151
Oct. 19, 2020

Trick-Or-Treat From Your Car?!

After a flood nearly destroys The EP Podcast, we sit down with Amy Kazin from EPCHS to talk about their drive-through Trick-Or-Treat Event coming soon to Evergreen Park. John Brand unveils Open Outcry Brewing's Soundcheck Bar in partnership with The EP Podcast, while Hollywood Insider Ben Belton has the scoop on a massive new Spiderman film coming soon. AND SOMEONE WINS $100!!! Listen locally to "30 Minutes Of Good" this week on The EP Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergr...
150
Oct. 16, 2020

Weekend Update 10/16-10/18

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Get your weekend weather forecast, event news and more! Details on a local drive to help homeless veterans revealed in this episode as well. Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Listen and find out how! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in Ev...
149
Oct. 12, 2020

Evergreen Park Wants Your Children

...to participate in their many Youth Department Activities! Pyeisha Allen stops by to talk about certified babysitting classes, pairing up young people with older residents willing to give them paid work, and activities for the young ones! Plus, how to get your tickets to Evergreen Park's Halloween Drive-In Movies. We also have details on free pumpkins and lots of contests! Listen locally to "30 Minutes Of Good" this week on The EP Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen...
148
Oct. 9, 2020

Weekend Update 10/9-10/11

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. More details on the drive-in Halloween movies coming to the community center, including how to get your free ticket! Get your weekend weather forecast, garage sales, event news and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Listen and find out how! Get the latest news and in...
147
Oct. 5, 2020

Sexton's Evergreen Park Leads The Way

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton checks in to talk about Halloween, America and leading the way locally. Hear his thoughts on open schools, community activities and Trick-or-Treating. Plus, Chris tries once again to stump John Brand from Open Outcry with a craft beer tasting contest. Listen locally to "30 Minutes Of Good" this week on The EP Podcast! 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 ...
146
Oct. 2, 2020

Weekend Update 10/2-10/4

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Mayor James Sexton announces how Evergreen Park will tackle Halloween and an incredible family event that goes along with that plan. Get your forecast, garage sales, youth activity news and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Listen and find out how! Get the latest ne...
145
Sept. 28, 2020

A Masked Man Walks Into A Bank

Theater productions, additional local recreational activities, car magnets that can win you cash, and more are coming to you this fall. A guitar and some silliness also produces an incredible 80's music medley, while we try to find out what happens these days when you walk into a bank wearing a mask! Listen locally to "30 Minutes Of Good" this week on The EP Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Get th...
144
Sept. 25, 2020

Weekend Update 9/25-9/27

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. From new Recreation Department programs to new COVID-19 stats released from the CDC, things are looking up for this beautiful weekend! Get your forecast, garage sales and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Listen and find out how! Get the latest news and information ...
143
Sept. 21, 2020

When Fires Start In Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park Fire Chief Ronald Kleinhaus has seen some fires start this year in the strangest ways. He shares some stories and talks about the "do's and don'ts" with your outdoor fires. John Brand stops in from Open Outcry Brewing to talk Oktoberfest Beers and make a big announcement. Plus, The EP Podcast Car Magnets ARE BACK! Listen locally to "30 Minutes Of Good" this week on The EP Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and suppo...
142
Sept. 18, 2020

Weekend Update 9/18-9/20

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Details on the first COVID-19 case at one District 124 School, how you can get some money back on your property taxes from Cook County, your weekend weather and more! Plus hear a sneak peak of Monday's interview with EP Fire Chief Ronald Kleinhaus. Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your stud...
141
Sept. 14, 2020

Selling Evergreen Park

In an episode packed full of local news and information, The EP Podcast sits down with reps from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices & Biros Real Estate to reveal staggering never-before-seen home buying and selling trends in Evergreen Park. Dr David Beckmann also drops back in to judge a contest between Chris & Hannah. Learn more about the start of Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce Week. Listen to "30 Minutes Of Good" this week on The EP Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergr...
140
Sept. 11, 2020

Weekend Update 9/11-9/13

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Details on a news boys/girls basketball camp this fall, local garage sales, the upcoming Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce Week and more! Plus hear a sneak peak of Monday's interview with local real estate folks about never-before-seen trends in EP home buying & selling. Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Accou...
139
Sept. 7, 2020

Something For Everyone In Evergreen Park

From new recreational activities revealed by Village Spokesperson Glenn Pniewski, to movie and entertainment buzz from Hollywood Insider Ben Belton there is something for everyone this week! Plus, John Brand from Open Outcry Brewing takes on Chris Lanuti in a challenge to see who can identify the most beer styles in a blind taste test! Listen to "30 Minutes Of Good" this week on The EP Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and suppor...
138
Sept. 4, 2020

Weekend Update 9/4-9/7

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Details on local garage and estate sales, sign-ups for this year's MHR BBQ Bash, and Village Spokesman Glenn Pniewski talks about the need to get that vehicle sticker online soon. Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Get a Student Checking Account and support your student today! Listen and find out how! Get the latest news and informati...