Episodes

April 16, 2024

Waste Not, Evergreen Park!

The Village of Evergreen Park has partnered with WasteNot to provide a composting option for all interested residents. Just in time for Earth Day the new option is rolling out. We have the founder and CEO of WasteNot, Liam Donnelly, …

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April 9, 2024

History & The Future Meet In Evergreen Park

The Village of Evergreen Park is planting twice the amount of new trees this year, but one underserved area is getting half of them. Gavin Yeaman joins us with the scoop as well as plans for the parks, Earth Day …

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April 2, 2024

Burying The Lede

Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library pulls up a stool at the bar...and buries the lead event this month at the end of the show?! On the path to that reveal Frank and Chris talk solar eclipses, Evergreen …

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March 31, 2024

Video Short: Spring (And Egg Hatchings) At The Barn

A Video Short from The EP Podcast! Enjoy a special Easter re-release of our Spring visit to The Barn at James J Sexton Park. Now that you've colored eggs and had your egg hunt, maybe you'd be interested in HATCHING …

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March 29, 2024

Video Short: Spoke & Vine Evolves Like A Wine List

A Video Short from The EP Podcast! We're hanging out at Spoke & Vine in the center of town. Find out how this new establishment has been evolving in the first 7 months of business. It may be time to …

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March 26, 2024

Full Speed Ahead At CMS

Central Middle School is changing principals again, and we are getting the scoop from newly appointed Principal Dr. Jenna Moller and Associate Principal Christina Lavin. Where is CMS heading, and why should you be excited for the future? We're also …

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March 22, 2024

Video Short: St Pat's At Porter Cullens

A Video Short from The EP Podcast! As we celebrated a big holiday weekend on the south side, a stop into Porter Cullens found a lot of changes over the past year. From a outside new mural that can change …

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March 19, 2024

Porter Cullens Blends Into Surrounding Community

As we celebrated a big holiday weekend on the south side, a stop into Porter Cullens found a lot of changes over the past year. From a outside new mural that can change with the seasons to a menu influenced …

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March 12, 2024

It's In A Bucket Now

After an emergency in our home, we brought in an expert to tell you how to deal with the next unforseen day in your own home. Local organizational expert Colleen Klimczak helps us keep it together post-surgery. Tim Moran of …

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March 5, 2024

Cutting Down Nets & Book Prudes

Celebrate an incredible Regional Championship run by the Evergreen Park High School Mustangs as their head coach, Jim Sexton, talks about cutting down the nets with a special group. We also visit with two local authors prepping for the upcoming …

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Feb. 27, 2024

No Sticker Required

Evergreen Park's Podcast meets Evergreen Park's new Village Clerk, Kelly Duffy. Get the lowdown on the end of vehicle stickers and learn about a very active member of your local government. We also stop by The Barn at James J …

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Feb. 20, 2024

The Hippest Library Around

Frank Murray of The Evergreen Park Public Library returns to talk hunky vampires, Taylor Swift, drunk Travis Kelce, a community job fair, free trees and that awkward moment when you're the only one raising your hand in a crowded room. …

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Feb. 13, 2024

EPCHS Brings Entertainment & Excitement

Your local high school has a lot happening and everyone is invited! EPCHS Head Basketball Coach Jim Sexton preps us for the IHSA Regional Tournament being hosted by the #4-Seeded Mustangs. Four students with leads in a new production that …

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Feb. 6, 2024

Mark Marzullo Has The Scoop

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo joins us to take a walk through Evergreen Park Facebook. We get the scoop on a few local stories you may not have heard yet! Mark also takes us inside a typical Village Board Meeting and …

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Jan. 30, 2024

How To Throw A Party

The Super Bowl is set, but are you ready for the party? We have local Evergreen Park professional orgnaizer Colleen Klimczak back on the podcast to help you plan a party you can enjoy. Glenn Pniewski joins us from a …

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Jan. 23, 2024

Hockey Time In Evergreen Park

The Capuano Classic is returning to Evergreen Park and we sit down with the organizers to talk hockey, the unique value of The EP's outdoor rink, and the local team anyone could create that would run the table this year. …

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Jan. 9, 2024

Sip, Sample & Stress Less

One of the biggest events of the winter is returning to Evergreen Park. Frank Murray stops by to give all the details surrounding this year's Sip & Sample at the Evergreen Park Public Library. He also has the latest from …

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Jan. 2, 2024

The Leaders Of Evergreen Park

You spoke. We listened. Evergreen Park likes to check in with their local officials and The EP Podcast spoke with them all over the past year. Break into 2024 listening to conversations with Mayor Kelly Burke and Village Trustees Mark …

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Dec. 26, 2023

Birth Of A Festival

Tina Ward and Mary Black return to update us on the Ever-Read YA Literary Festival. The one-of-a-kind festival launches in Evergreen Park this year, and they have some big-name announced attendees and a request for help as planning moves into …

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Dec. 19, 2023

A-Wassailing Through Evergreen Park

The EPCHS Madrigals return for the fifth year to The EP Podcast to sing carols and have a few laughs. Listen and learn from the talented Evergreen Park teens who make up The Mads. Plus, Mustangs Head Basketball Coach Jim …

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Dec. 12, 2023

Evergreen Park Stories You Need To Hear

There are some new holiday scams targeting local senior citizens. A preventable accident brought helicopters above Kedzie this past weekend. A project started over a decade ago created a great story for EPCHS. We're getting all the news and gossip …

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Dec. 5, 2023

A Holiday Chat With Mayor Kelly Burke

Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke joins us for a full episode to discuss her decision not to run for re-election as State Representative and to talk about service changes coming to Evergreen Park. Why is the village changing vendors for …

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Nov. 28, 2023

Librarian Illuminati & Fake Trees

When Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce President and Library Director Frank Murray pops by he starts a few poignant debates on real vs fake Christmas trees, how many movie remakes are too many, and what authors are the most annoying. …

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Nov. 21, 2023

Turkey & Post-It Notes

The key to a stress-free and Thanksgiving and holiday season could be post-it notes. (Or you could just do your best to look useless and maybe your family will do all the work!) We bring in our friend Colleen Klimczak …

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