Episodes

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 EP vet Eric Herrera as a new mural is unveiled at Veterans Park. 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 M...

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 talk about local pizza competition, the pickleball craze and if there is such a thing as too many charcuterie boards. We also have local news and events in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National ...

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 they are prepared for the Saturday showdown. Can the Mustangs advance? We've got it covered on The EP Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get...

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 stories with an expert, and there's plenty of local events and news to discuss in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you ...

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 The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season that also includes weekend news & events in Evergreen Park! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account ...

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 establishments and announce a fun new adventure with our local brewery. Plus, local events and community services in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account t...

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 8 "Player of the Week" award. Join The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season that also includes weekend news & events in Evergreen Park! Brought to you by The First National...

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. Listen to what happened when a 45-year old dad dusted off his high school letterman jacket and went back to school with his kid this past weekend. Plus local events and construction updates in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you ...

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 every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season that also includes weekend news & events in Evergreen Park! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account ...

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 explains why they feel it is important to be out with the public as a department. Glenn Pniewski pops by to talk about the joy of being a nerd, and the FantiSciFest he is having this coming weekend. Brou...

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 6 "Player of the Week" award. Join The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season that also includes weekend news & events in Evergreen Park! Brought to y...

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 Brian Conry and the Logan's Heroes event happening October 15th at 115 Bourbon Street. We also kick off the week leading up to EP's 2nd Annual Oktoberfest with one local establishment's 1st Annual Oktoberfest. It...

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 fans are travelling well with the team. Coach also gives out his Week 5 "Player of the Week" award and discusses the team's ability to fight through early season injuries. Join The EP Podcast every week with this...

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 you may have missed this summer with Evergreen Park boat captain Ray Novak, Olympic silver medalist Abbey Murphy and D124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Ba...

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 Week 4 "Player of the Week" award and discusses the team's ability to fight through early season injuries. Join The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season that also includes week...

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 learning the nuances of selecting barrel-aged beers with our friend John Brand of Open Outcry. Plus, meet the folks from Macy's and find out about their new location in The EP! Brought to you by Th...

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 high praise of his team thus far. Join The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season that also includes weekend news & events in Evergreen Park! Brought to you by The First Nationa...

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 Evergreen Park business. Get ready to launch some butterfies 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 Pod...

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 he is preparing his team for this Friday's game. Join The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season that also includes weekend news & events in Evergreen Park! Bro...

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 return to the Evergreen Park Farmers Market for a lesson on hummus and a look at an adult lemonade stand that has taken the drink to a new level. John Brand also gives us a new craft beer to taste as we learn about Open Outcry's first-ever Oktober...

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 players of the week. Join The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season that also includes weekend news & events in Evergreen Park! Brought to you by The First Nation...

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 is happy to watch from the stands these days. We also visit the Evergreen Park Farmers Market to try some craft coffee and learn a little bit about tomatoes. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by Th...

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 for the Mustangs. Join The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right ...

Evergreen Park author Z Jeffries is back with a new book that takes kids to space in an attempt to save the world with pro wrestling. Hear about the fun story rooted in local family dynamics. We're also trying to figure out who is handing out trophies in Evergreen Park. Our friend John Brand from Open Outcry shares the hardware he recently received over a beer in his brewery. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP...