The Evergreen Park Mustangs (5-2) won big at Homecoming last weekend. Now they head into a big challenge versus Eisenhower on Friday night. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to break it all down. Coach also gives out his Week 7 "Player of the Week" award. Join The EP Podcast…
We party with the people of Evergreen Park this past weekend at the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest. Mayor Kelly Burke talks about local construction, getting her village more active and the need for more ponies. Evergreen Park Fire Chief Ronald Kleinhaus fills us in on the cooking skills of firemen and…
Following their biggest win of the season, the Evergreen Park Mustangs may have taken their most unfortunate loss of 2022. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to talk about a team trying to regain their form during a distracting Homecoming Week in Evergreen Park. Coach also gives out his Week…
Evergreen Park was out this Saturday night at the Evergreen Park Public Library with live music and good times. We visit with Frank Murray at his very successful fundraiser. The Stockyard Kilty Band stops by to promote their own benefit for one of their fallen members. Hear the story of…
Jerry Verde of the ECPHS Mustangs just saw his football team pull off their biggest win of the season and is watching them become homecoming road warriors. Hear about the play that turned the tide last week, the matchup this Friday at Thornton Fractional South and the way Evergreen Park…
This year's edition of the Evergreen Park phone book hit doorsteps over the past week, and it sparked some questions from The EP Podcast. Find out why we don't want to become a phone book and what you can do to help us. This episode also contains some great interviews…
After a loss last Friday, the EPCHS Mustangs (3-1) have a big road game Saturday afternoon against Reavis. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us again this week for a look at what went wrong and what the team must do to rebound from this loss. Coach also gives out his…
Road construction and sidewalk replacement have collided in the southwest quadrant of Evergreen Park. Village Trustee Jeannie Olson sits down with us to explain the timing of this large project and give us an update on the progress. She also is promoting a great cause to help homeless veterans. We're…
The EPCHS Mustangs are 3-0, but Head Coach Jerry Verde wants issues in their win over Oak Lawn cleaned up quickly. Listen as he preps his team for a big contest against Richards. Coach Verde also gives out his Week 3 "Player of the Week" award and reacts to some…
The Evergreen Park Public Library is bringing a slew of breweries to their Micro Marathon Fundraiser, and Frank Murray returns to tell us about it along with a guest of his own. We also "Meet The Neighbors" and learn about some incredible technological advances for your home from a local…
After a 2-0 non-conference start to their season, the EPCHS Mustangs are home for the first time under the Friday Night Lights against a rival in Oak Lawn (1-1). Evergreen Park Mustangs Head Coach Jerry Verde talks gives out his Week 2 "Player of the Week" award and explains how…
When your local high school library wins a rare award, you brag a little. We bring Tina Ward on for the first time this week to talk about how her library at EPCHS got it done, and find out what surprising genre the kids are reading these days. We also…
The EPCHS Mustangs are 1-0 after a convincing victory in Manteno. Now they travel to face Carver with a clear purpose. Evergreen Park Mustangs Head Coach Jerry Verde talks about what was learned Week 1 and how he is preparing his team for this Friday's game. He also gives his…
Dan Turney, principal of Most Holy Redeemer School in Evergreen Park, sits down to chat about a challenging first year in charge and what he hopes for the 2022-2023 school year. Dan also reveals his unique way of connecting with his students and why a former football coach like himself…
Evergreen Park Mustangs Head Coach Jerry Verde is ready for another season under the Friday Night Lights. The team is off to Manteno for Week 1. We're talking with Coach Verde about an improved offensive line and how he views the next group of upperclassmen ready to take the lead…
Evergreen Park author Z Jeffries is back with a new book that takes kids to space in an attempt to save the world with pro wrestling. Hear about the fun story rooted in local family dynamics. We're also trying to figure out who is handing out trophies in Evergreen Park.…
A Weekend Special "30 Minutes of Good" discusses how to enter the political arena and make an impact in your area. Burton Odelson of Evergreen Park lawfirm Odelson, Sterk, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath is an expert in the field of election law. Lorraine Swanson of The Patch covers local politics.…
We recorded this "30 Minutes of Good" from Evergreen Park's Picnic In the Park on Thursday in Klein (Circle) Park and at The American Legion Car Show on Saturday. Hear from village trustee Mark Marzullo and many folks enjoying summer in the EP! We get the scoop on how and…
This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast includes a visit from Mayor Kelly Burke, our good friend Frank Murray of The Evergreen Park Public Library, and the organizers behind a local fundraising event. Mayor Burke talks about a new event coming to Klein Park on August 11th,…
This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast includes an interview with new Central Middle School Principal Dr. Joe Zampillo, a "Margarita Crawl" with Open Outcry & upcoming local festivals and events! Dr. Joe Zampillo talks about changing the perception of Central Middle School, the new challenges this…
This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast has a trip to the EP Driving Range at 50-Acre Park, a new local restaurant review and village events for all ages! Glenn Pniewski of the Evergreen Park Recreation Department & Community Center joins us to talk about an upcoming…
Evergreen Park School District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland sits down to talk about the upcoming Back To School Bash. She also explains how needs are addressed at each school and her outlook for the future at Central Middle School. We are tasting a new German Pilsner at Open Outcry…
As the MHR Carnival nears we sit down with Father James Hyland and Chris Brett of Most Holy Redeemer to learn why it was delayed, what will be at the event and why Father Hyland won't sing on stage. We are also at Music Fest this past weekend listening to…
Listen to Evergreen Park's Independence Day Parade as it happened on July 1st. Guests and audio includes Mayor Kelly Burke, Grand Marshall & Olympian Abbey Murphy, the Evergreen Park Community High School Marching Band, the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band, the Open Outcry truck delivering a live band in the back,…
