An organized protest at Klein (Circle) Park. Patios opening up for the first time in months. Evergreen Park showed repeatedly this week that it was a strong community. We cover it all with special guests Jerry Doorhy from Porter Cullens and John Brand from Open Outcry Brewing (http://www.openoutcrybrewing.com/) . Plus,…
State Representative Kelly Burke joins us to answer questions about what happened last week when legislators got to Springfield. Plus, now bar and restaurant patios are open, and you have lots of local options. Mike Nix from The Red Palm breaks down what he is doing to re-open. Our new…
With local grade schools and high schools graduating classes under unique conditions, The EP Podcast welcomes several local school leaders on to talk about their grads. Eileen O'Reilly of Mother McAuley and Tom O'Malley of EPCHS join the show. Plus, John Brand from Open Outcry stops by for beer tastings…
Mayor James Sexton of Evergreen Park is not pleased with the current pace of re-opening Illinois and the lack of contact with decision makers at a state and county level. Find out what he thinks should be done and what he is able to do right now for his local…
After the governor announced his "re-opening" plan, it seems to be in contrast to what some Evergreen Park officials and businesses thought was necessary. John Brand from Open Outcry joins the show to talk about a new blueberry beer for the Spring, but then explains why this plan was hard…
Evergreen Park Village Trustee Mark Marzullo has a daughter in the front lines of the COVID-19 fight and is also a small business owner. Listen as he gives incredible insight into the possible plan for opening up Evergreen Park and what your village trustees are talking about behind the scenes.…
Chris and Hannah welcome Mayor James Sexton and Evergreen Park High School teacher Amy Kazin as they each talk about what May will look like for the village and our village youth. In the middle of big questions about graduation, business re-openings and masks there is optimism & hope. Get…
Chris Lanuti, local Evergreen Park resident and host of The EP Podcast, gets tested for the COVID-19 antibodies. He gets the results during the show from local doctor David Beckmann. Find out how it all went down and how you can get the test for yourself. Plus, Lorainne Swanson from…
In between Chris telling Hannah some off-the-wall stories that he has seen locally this week, two local business owners join the show to share the creative ways they are adjusting to the times. John Brand from Open Outcry and Sal Munoz from Unidad join the show with some inside stories,…
Kelly Moroney of the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce announces a new fundraising initiative to help local small businesses. Meanwhile Mayor Sexton takes on Walmart. Plus, Hannah's sister joins the show to tell family stories while we sing tribute to a musician lost to COVID-19. Get the latest news and…
Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton checks in with an update for all residents and reassuring words for the future. He also wants you to stay at home. John Brand from Open Outcry Brewing describes how his business has changed and the way local breweries have banded together to support each…
We always say we are "30 Minutes Of Good" but this episode is actually 37 minutes of good! That's because State Representative Kelly Burke, local doctor David Beckmann and financial advisor Tom Walsh all checked in with help for you during these insane times. Get the latest news and information…
A SPECIAL 1-HOUR SHOW! As the world changes on an hourly basis, The EP Podcast was LIVE on the Podbean App this weekend. Now hear the entire show along with Village Trustee Mark Marzullo and local business owners who have a lot to worry about. Chris gives some ideas about…
Our 2020 South Side Irish Parade Preview with Co-Chairman Jim Smith! Plus, the EPCHS Drama Club gives a taste of their new play "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown!" As Chris anxiously awaits the Coronavirus, Hannah thinks he is cheap when it comes to tipping at restaurants. A local restaurant…
As Evergreen Park thaws at the beginning of March, there are a lot of events on the horizon. Village spokesperson Glenn Pniewski stops by with a preview and what Chris believes is the scariest part about Spring. Hollywood Insider Ben Belton previews several big movies, while giving the inside story…
Our Evergreen Park Mardi Gras Party is here! Join The EP Podcast as we party in style this week with several special local guests, including a new EP doctor with tips for handling some of the recent health scares in the news that may be troubling you. Plus, we get…
Chris and Hannah welcome the MHR Trivia Team to prep for their 12th Annual Trivia Night (http://www.mhrschool.com/12th-annual-trivia-night/) on 2/29. Chris wants to reclaim a long lost trivia championship after falling short last year, so they reveal some Rejected Trivia Questions on the show. Scott McQuillan from the EP Girls Softball…
Evergreen Park's own "The Pope" Donn Pall, former White Sox pitcher, joins the show to talk about his days playing ball in The EP and his surprising MLB career! Nicki Seidl stops by to talk about the Evergreen Park Library's incredible Sip & Sample event coming up on February 22nd.…
Flake Fest, FantiSciFest, Mardis Gras, Cake Parties and so much more! Evergreen Park is busy this month. Chris and Hannah speak with Glenn Pniewski from the village about several big events. Local author Valerie Reynolds talks about her children's book that she will read for EP kids during Black History…
Chris invites in Evergreen Park Pilates Instructor Terri McCabe only to be ambushed by Hannah and his wife when he doesn't believe it is really exercise. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in Evergreen Park! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in…
As Chris and Hannah get into a Mardi Gras mood, the folks from Evergreen Park School District 124 stop by with a big announcement concerning a village-wide reading initiative. Chris also speaks with Waste Management about the do's and don't of recycling along with garbage pickup in Evergreen Park. Plus,…
Evergreen Park's own Abbey Murphy just won World Championship Gold for Team USA U18 Women's Hockey. She joins Chris and Hannah to talk about the experience, her future goals and why she will always represent The EP. We also find a possible fix for the winter blahs and speak with…
Chris and Hannah return to kick off the new year with some judging. Chris judges people on vacation, Hannah judges Chris, and their guest is Judge Dan Maloney. Learn about your local Judge who serves Evergreen Park and surrounding areas, plus hear him tell the story of a legendary basketball…
Glenn Pniewski fills in as a guest host and interviews the creator of The EP Podcast, Chris Lanuti. Listen as the guy who normally asks all of the questions has to answer some of his own in a revealing conversation. Plus, you get the latest news and information concerning everything…
