Episodes

Nov. 27, 2021

EPCC Money Tree Hunt: A Big Clue

Our weekend update releases in the middle of the big EPCC $250 Money Tree Hunt, and we have a major clue for the hunters. In fact, we may have also dropped a hint for those listening closely. Get your Evergreen Park weather, ...

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Nov. 21, 2021

Holiday Fun, Fests & Cash In The EP

The Dickens Christmas Festival is returning to Evergreen Park on December 4th, and we have Glenn Pniewski and Josie Donovan here with all the details. Frank Murray stops by from the Evergreen Park Public Library with a month ...

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Nov. 14, 2021

A Treasure Hunt In Evergreen Park

The folks behind the big Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce $250 Money Tree Hunt happening on November 27th join this episode. They have every detail you will need to compete in this village-wide treasure hunt. Is there a clu...

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Nov. 7, 2021

Bagpipes, Barrels, The Coach & Cash Money

Several members of The Stockyard Kilty Band stop by to talk about their 100th Anniversary Tartan Ball on November 20th. Learn how they got started, how you can also start playing the bagpipes, and what happens when you presen...

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Oct. 31, 2021

The Battle Of Village Trustees

Evergreen Park Village Trustees Mark Marzullo and Norm Anderson have previously faced off in a trivia contest on The EP Podcast. Mark Marzullo won that contest. This time, though, Anderson has brought light-up buzzers and the...

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Oct. 28, 2021

Evergreen Park‘s Scary Big Weekend

From a home playoff football game for the EPCHS Mustangs to Halloween festivities all over the village, our weekend update covers it all. EPCHS Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us before his team hosts a round one playoff game in...

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Oct. 24, 2021

No Tricks But Lots Of Treats

Frank Murray, Evergreen Park Library Director, drops by with spooky fun for all ages and lots of upcoming library events, fundraising drives, and new services. The boosters for Southwest Elementary School are bringing Fall Fe...

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Oct. 21, 2021

Halloween Week Plans & The Playoffs

Our weekend update covers it all and talks with EPCHS head coach Jerry Verde before the team's final regular season game for the Mustangs football team. Learn about the team's postseason outlook and how a win over Oak Lawn co...

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Oct. 17, 2021

New Ballparks, Businesses & Brews

Join us at the grand opening of two new high-end ballparks at Evergreen Park Community High School just the other day, along with a street dedication for former mayor James Sexton. Jack Baker used to hang out in his dad's loc...

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Oct. 15, 2021

Weekend Update: Big Game For Mustangs

There is a growing list of Evergreen Park events on Halloween weekend to talk about, plus garage sales, senior luncheons, craft shows, turkey shoots, and fundraising drives coming soon. Our weekend update covers it all and ta...

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Oct. 10, 2021

Making Halloween Week Plans Early

Amy Kazin of EPCHS and Glenn Pniewski of the Village of Evergreen Park both stop by this episode with lots of events to announce for the week of Halloween. Get ready for murder mystery live theater where the ending changes ev...

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Oct. 7, 2021

Weekend Update: October Football & Fun

Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde joins us before the final regular season home game for his 4-2 team. Meanwhile another Evergreen Park festival is planned for Halloween weekend, along with a parade...

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Oct. 4, 2021

Even In Rain, The EP Shines

Join us from the scene of Evergreen Park's biggest party in years as we bump into all kinds of folks at The EP's Oktoberfest this past weekend. Hear from Mayor Kelly Burke, former Mayor James Sexton, local brewer Wil Turner f...

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Sept. 30, 2021

Weekend Update: Festing Into October

Our weeked update provides a ton of information surrounding events and happenings in Evergreen Park this weekend. The headliner may be EP's Oktoberfest, but there are also film festivals, live theater performances, free fire ...

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Sept. 26, 2021

Cool Cars, Awesome Moms & Drinking Swings

Two local Evergreen Park moms are helping out homeless veterans, and you can help them this Saturday at Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! We will be out at the festival as well, along with a ton of fun for the whole family. All t...

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Sept. 23, 2021

Weekend Update: Homecoming 2021

Several area high schools, including EPCHS and Mother McAuley celebrate Homecoming this weekend. We have Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde back to preview the big game that follows a parade this wee...

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Sept. 19, 2021

Mayor Kelly Burke Needs Your Help

Some of the most common complaints in the Village of Evergreen Park center around traffic safety. Mayor Kelly Burke joins us to discuss a new village initiative, and she asks for your help. The mayor also is excited for an up...

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Sept. 16, 2021

Evergreen Park Is Sneaky Good

The Evergreen Park High School Mustangs have broken out to a 3-0 start this season, and head football coach Jerry Verde is back on the show to chat with us. Hear why this last victory was extraordinary and why he is not in a ...

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Sept. 12, 2021

Evergreen Park Has A Party!

This past weekend the Most Holy Redeemer grounds along 95th street were packed for a huge outdoor party. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good" recorded at the MHR Men's Club BBQ Bash. We chat with rib cooking teams, neighbors, fri...

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Sept. 9, 2021

Evergreen Park‘s JAM-PACKED Weekend

The Evergreen Park High School Mustangs are 2-0 in dominating fashion, and head coach Jerry Verde checks in for his weekly preview of yet another home game. Mayor Kelly Burke is meeting local residents in Kennedy Park, and sh...

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Sept. 6, 2021

The EP‘s Festive Fall Season Is Upon Us!

After Labor Day each year Evergreen Park launches into week after week of local events, festivals, parties and fun. We have everything you need to know as the village-wide garage sale and a fall tradition at Most Holy Redeeme...

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Sept. 2, 2021

The Leper, The Forward & The 1-0 Mustangs

There is so much going on this weekend in Evergreen Park! A silver medalist returned home to a parade of neighbors, EPPD squads and EPFD trucks! We have a leper walking the streets of The EP. We also have head coach Jerry Ver...

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Aug. 29, 2021

Local Veterans Making An Impact

Those who have served also stay very active in our local community. Meet a vet who is also an award-winning chef! He is now bringing his talents to our local brewery. Author and veteran Eric Herrera also returns to the show t...

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Aug. 27, 2021

Weekend Update: Football, Trucks & Fun

The latest news, events and weather are inside of this quick Weekend Update. High School Football is back with a full season, and Evergreen Park Mustangs Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to preview the season and this weekend'...

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