Village Trustee Mark Marzullo spends time with us discussing the Evergreen Park Police Department's crime fighting techniques, village projects, new businesses and how they had to spring a new name for 50 Acre Park on former Mayor James Sexton. We also visit with the Evergreen Park Village Food Pantry as…
The Evergreen Park Mustangs finished their season 8-3 after losing last weekend in the postseason tournament. Head Coach Jerry Verde wraps up a successful season and talks about the steps his program took in 2022 with an eye towards the future. We also have a special Veteran's Day conversation with…
We're visiting with an organization trying to help Evergreen Park students get a boost as the head off to college with scholorships for EPCHS students. Plus, Tim Moran is a local journalist turned high school public relations director. He joins us for a the debut of a new segment to…
The Evergreen Park Mustangs (8-2) won their first round postseason game convincingly in front of a home crowd annd now head to Wheaton for a huge game against Saint Francis (9-1). Head Coach Jerry Verde says this could possibly be the biggest game of his tenure with the team, and…
Before host Chris Lanuti jumps on a plane, he worries about flying with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Library. Frank tries to soothe him with Halloween happenings, escape rooms & some way-to-early Christmas offerings you need to reserve now. We also talk about on of the area's great ghost…
The Evergreen Park Mustangs (7-2) seem to be peaking at the right time as the IHSA Postseason Tournament begins with a home game In The EP. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to break it all down. Coach also gives out his Week 9 "Player of the Week" award. Join…
In an attempt to organize our place, we found local professional organizer Colleen Klimczak. Listen as she helps us get through a frustrating moment with the water bill and learn how to organize your own life just a little better. We also discover the new way people dine at local…
With 6 wins under their belt, the Evergreen Park Mustangs will play this postseason. A win on the road Thursday night at Argo, though, could get them a home opener for the playoffs. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to break it all down. Coach also gives out his Week…
Amy Kazin of Evergreen Park High School stops by with a fun Halloween event for local kids and a brand new theater production for the Fall. We also marvel at how good our football teams are doing this year. Chris is also joined by his daughter Audrey for this episode.…
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…
