Episodes

We welcome Whiskey & Harmony before they headline Music Fest at The American Legion this weekend. After tragedy strikes at Evergreen Park's Marianos, we're joined by Lorraine Swanson of The Patch with details including how the Evergreen Park Police Department responded to what was initially an active shooter call. And more seeds are announced for "The Battle of Evergreen Park!" Get all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First Nat...

EPCHS Basketball Coach Jim Sexton has a new job, and it sounds like a place you would want to visit. There's an outdoor public pool (witha splash pad on the way), an indoor baseball field, workout facilities, tennis, pickleball, golf simulators and more. It's right here in Evergreen Park! We also have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your ...

Listen to the Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade from our party at 95th & Turner. Appearing on this episode are Coach Ram (EPCHS), Mark Marzullo (Village Trustee), Norm Anderson (Village Trustee), Frank Murray (EP Library, EPCC President), Father Paul Guzman (MHR, USMC/Navy Chaplain), Sara Klein (Former EPCC President, AAA), The EPCHS Marching Band, the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band and more! We also have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brou...

Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke answers all of our questions as the village prepares for a massive Independence Day Celebration. We also check out the new Spoke & Vine Wine Bar as it finally opens at 95th & Kedzie. Plus, we visit Cravings. They've been scooping ice cream for decades and will join our "Battle of Evergreen Park" tournament! We also have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! ...

Frank Murray drops by with fabulous prizes and a massive kids musician coming to Evergreen Park. Amy Kazin from EPCHS also joins us with a summer performance that your kids will love. We also chat with her about the upcoming Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade and the unique way the marching band prepares for it. We also have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is...

This week The EP Podcast announces the first ever "Battle of Evergreen Park!" We need your help selecting the 16 seeds that will go head-to-head for the right to be called Evergreen Park's Best. Hannah's dating life also takes a turn when she is introduced to a bossy 5-year old. Find out how you can march in the Independence Day Parade this year. We have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park...

Lt. Ed Dunn of the Evergreen Park Fire Department talks 9-1-1, cars who do the wrong things when fire trucks drive past, and a great public safety event for area seniors. Gavin Yeaman of EP Public Works has updates on projects concerning local parks, streets and tree planting. (You can get a free tree!) The StingRays stop by before their upcoming free EP Concert in the Park. Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The Fi...

Eric Herrera joins us for a special post-Memorial Day episode to tell some stories from his time serving this country in Iraq. Listen as he describes a Christmas night that started with an "uh-oh" feeling and ended with a terrible explosion. We're also counting down the days until school drop-off ends for the summer after observing some pretty ridiculous behavior. Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First Nationa...

Former Central Middle School teacher Rebecca Garner has released her book "Why Won't My Boobs Grow...And Other Annoyances" to help young girls deal with growing up. She joins us along with Tom Elliot - the new guy charged with promoting local business for the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce. Learn just how hard it is to be a criminal in The EP. Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergre...

Hear how a local crook was caught because his own burglar alarm went off, along with the expansion of Rainbow Cone from the original location, as Lorraine Swanson gives us three minutes of news from The Patch. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library is bribing your kids to read this summer as well...and he's pulling out some cool stuff you may not expect! Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First Nati...

Kirtan Gandhi just bought himself an Irish Pub on 99th Street, and he sits down with us to explain how it all went down. Why did he want Porter Cullens and what's next for the Evergreen Park neighborhood fixture? Hannah meets a guy in a drive-thru, and he joins us with his story. Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP ...

There is so much going on in Evergreen Park as the calendar flips to May! Lorraine Swanson of your local Patch tells us about a dangerous swatting trend hitting schools just outside of the village. Glenn Pniewski shares some personal news along with big community trips, the Independence Day Parade plans, and summer concerts you can enjoy for free in two different parks. We also meet Twizzle, our first live caller on Thursday night's livestream, in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The Fir...

We record among the animals at The Barn at James J. Sexton Park with Mary Kay Nielsen. Learn what "good poop" is and when you should visit with the kids. Full audio podcast episode (already posted) includes so much more! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your ne...

We record among the animals at The Barn at James J. Sexton Park with Mary Kay Nielsen. Learn what "good poop" is and when you should visit with the kids. Hannah has a date take a sudden turn, leading her to ghost the guy afterwards. And we identify the worst drivers in America while keeping you up-to-date on this week's Evergreen Park happenings in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podca...

Stacy Schuble is the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Village of Evergreen Park. That's a fancy way of saying she is Evergreen Park on social media. Hear about what she sees on local Facebook groups, the new & returning events she is planning and how she's interacting with residents. We also ask if tipping has gotten out of hand in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car ...

Father Paul Guzman was away from his Evergreen Park parish for nearly two years. His path took him from Djibouti, Africa, to a tumultuous return with false allegations keeping him away from Most Holy Redeemer. Now his name has been cleared and he has stories to tell in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information concerning everyth...

After 16 years as a head football coach, with the last 7 years at Evergreen Park Community High School, Jerry Verde has stepped down. He joins us with the story behind the move and explains why he'll still be around teaching football at the school. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library has family events and Danny Trejo this month for all to enjoy. (Danny Trejo isn't on display all month but...well, we'll explain.) All of that and local news & events in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought ...

Meet the new head football coach of the Evergreen Park Mustangs. Jim Ramazinski sits down with us to talk about his plans, his relationship with previous head coach Jerry Verde & what it will be like to walk up to work few blocks from his home. A week after upsetting allegations rocked Most Holy Redeemer, the story has come to a good conclusion. We'll catch you up. And Chris shares his fear of the Easter Bunny. All of that and local news & events in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The F...

A revival is coming to Evergreen Park, and you'll hear all about it by the end of this episode! Meanwhile, Chris addresses the news out of Most Holy Redeemer Parish about regular guest Father Paul Guzman. Dan Casey explains an insane local race for the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees. Hannah also decides to introduce her latest beau to Chris, who promptly causes trouble. All of that and local news & events in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Fi...

Emily Hornburg is an Evergreen Park native about to release the third book in a series of fantasy romance novels, and we just had to find out what these books were about! Take a journey into a genre of books that can range from the steamy to spicy...and yes, there is a difference. Plus, get Emily's take on how to get started as an author, while Hannah's new guy tells her he's "ready to delete the app" in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the...

Evergreen Park Village Trustee Mark Marzullo chats about police activity, the expectations when a new car dealership opens on 95th Street, a village event returning this summer, and his father's way of dealing with bad driving on 99th Street. One of the folks behind this year's South Side Irish Parade, Marianne Rowan Leslie, joins us as well in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast C...

Dan Doyle is the Evergreen Park artist responsible for various murals and art pieces around the village. Now he's asking if you would be interested in being a part of this year's "Evergreen Park Garden & Art Walk." Our friend Frank Murray from the EP Library is back with an area job fair, fun events and program that will strike fear in butterflies everywhere. Hannah also goes on a second date and discovers a vexxing trend at the auto show in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First Nat...

Evergreen Park High School Basketball Coach Jim Sexton joins us before his team kicks of the IHSA Regional Tournament this week. Hear about the season so far, the team's goals in the postseason, and how his son may score more points in high school than dad. Hannah also shares a really good Valentine's date, while Chris nearly dies in his driveway. Plus, all the EP happenings in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for ...

Local Evergreen Park author Zachary Jeffries takes a grim reaper, greek mythology and the movie "She's All That" and makes it into a new novel for young adults (and their moms). Amy Kazin of EPCHS stops by with a new musical and early sign-ups for one of the best summer theater camps in the area. Plus, we learn about the rise of e-sports in The EP and learn why ice skating is a smooth dating move in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the acco...