Check out the Evergreen Park Police Department's ATV unit in action, and hear about their focus this summer. We also get updates on eBike and eScooter rule enforcement, learn when to call 9-1-1, and learn what those green community service units provide to Evergreen Park. Plus, we visit the EP…
Village Trustee Jim McQuillan joins the show for the first time ever to talk about the hardest buildings to fill with new business, and the key to a healthy Evergreen Park. Local author Zachary Jeffries talks about his newest book release, an adult novel centered around Chicago pizza parlors and…
Sit down with the priest who brought two Evergeen Park parishes together as Father Benedykt Pazdan talk about an intricate past few years for St Gianna. Plus, a major announcement concerning Queen of Martyrs. Then we travel to Spoke & Vine for the new dessert you need to try and…
Northeast Elementary School Principal Carrie Berry drops by to explain why her school "Goes for the Gold" and to let us in on all of the great things her students have been doing this year. Tom Elliot of the EP Chamber of Commerce talks local business and events for everyone…
Evergreen Park Building Commissioner Hugh McGivern tells us what you should know before that big project or house sale. Learn a little about the Building Department. And a group of parents support their local school with a Day of Giving. Find out how you cvan lend your support in "30…
Village Clerk Kelly Duffy sits down for a paloma and some village happenings at the Mi Amor bar. Principal Matt Dugan and Internship Coordinator Terence Masterson tell us how they continue to expand their student internsip programs at EPCHS. Some of these kids are getting a fast track to their…
Meet a young lady from Southwest Elementary looking to become "America's Most Artistic Kid!" Theia lives with a rare genetic syndrome that is attempting to steal her vision, but somehow creates art every day. Hear her story and find out how you can help her raise funds for Blood Cancer…
All the fun from the 1st Annual Leprechaun Leap and all the good in Evergreen Park wrapped up in a podcast just for you. Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around…
What says the true start of Spring more than St Patrick's Day and the return of baseball? (Ignore the snow.) We start at Porter Cullens, where Evergreen Park will celebrate all things Irish and community. We then talk baseball with EPCHS managers Andrew Massey and Michelle Vucsko in "30 Minutes…
Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke answers questions about local business growth, the state of 95th Street and why village real estate sells so quickly. We also get her advice for anyone interested in public office as she tells us how she got started. Prep for the Leprechaun Leap as we…
Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy joins us after she returns to the United States to talk about her Olympic experience, living rent-free in the heads of Canadians and the love she felt from Evergreen Park over the past few weeks. Then chow down on the "Big John" and sip some wine…
From the athletic programs at Central Middle School to local Olympic Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy, sports play a huge role in Evergreen Park. We sit down with some of the folks responsible for balancing sports and education at CMS. Then enjoy some special audio of Abbey Murphy reflecting on her…
Evergeen Park's own Abbey Murphy and the U.S. Women's Hockey Team go for Gold this week at the Olympics. We're taking a look at how the world is reacting to her play for Team USA. Learn all about the Office of Citizen Services as well, and prep for some great…
Travel to Evergreen Park's Flake Fest and see the sights and sounds from the annual event at Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink. Hear about the return of a big hockey tournament a the site and how long you can skate this season at the outdoor rink. EPCHS Wrestling Coach Ron…
Evergreen Park Village Trustee Jeannie Olson reveals plans to celebrate another Olympics for hometown girl Abbey Murphy. Get the latest on village happenings, including Flake Fest and the first-ever Leprechaun Leap 5K. We are also joined by Dr. Mikaela Rico from OSF Little Company of Mary for a special medical…
EPCHS Basketball Coaches George Shimko and Mike Glennon join us to talk about the girls and boys basketball teams. Hear why the main focus is building a culture, even if one of them also has a team on the way to 20+ wins this year. We're talking Sip & Sample…
Get a tour of the Evergreen Park Youth Department and all that is offered to area kids. Then travel to Southeast Elementary School for a chat with principal Haley Vermeer and some special guests. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and…
Village Trustee Mark Marzullo explains how Evergreen Park finances work. From income to spending and the reasoning behind it, learn how Evergreen Park works for residents. Find out how long the budget has been balanced. The answer may shock you! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on…
Lieutenant Wendi Franklin of the Evergreen Park Police Department joins us to talk about current police initiatives, recent local crimes and how you can protect yourself from the bad guys. Professional Organizer Colleen Klimczak tries to give good advice for making progress in the new year as Chris explains why…
Enjoy our annual New Years special with clips from 2025, a champagne toast and a delicious plate from Spoke & Vine. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library joins Chris to ruing in the new year in "30 Minutes of Good!" Get the latest news and information concerning everything…
Dr Jenna Woodland joins us to talk about the current state of plans for a new Central Middle School and various district improvements. What's next? We also get performances from the EPCHS Madrigal Choir and stop by the Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink in "30 Minutes of Good!" Get the…
Rich Daniels talks about the upcoming "Sounds of the Season" concert event with his City Lights Orchestra and a cast of vocalists. Hear stories of Ray Charles and other famous names who have worked with Rich as he takes us behind the scenes of the annual Evergreen Park Christmas concert…
Audio error is previous version fixed. - Ever go to see your doctor and instead end up with the nurse practitioner? Anne Orzechowski, a nurse practitioner from OSF Little Company of Mary, let's us ask the questions you always wanted to ask in that moment. Plus, we enjoy another incredible…
