Episodes

A Weekend Special "30 Minutes of Good" discusses how to enter the political arena and make an impact in your area. Burton Odelson of Evergreen Park lawfirm Odelson, Sterk, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath is an expert in the field of election law. Lorraine Swanson of The Patch covers local politics. Listen as they explain the hurdles, but encourage folks with simple steps to run for public office. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND ...

We recorded this "30 Minutes of Good" from Evergreen Park's Picnic In the Park on Thursday in Klein (Circle) Park and at The American Legion Car Show on Saturday. Hear from village trustee Mark Marzullo and many folks enjoying summer in the EP! We get the scoop on how and why Macy's ended up coming to Evergreen Park, learn about a Humvee designed to parachute out of planes that cruises the area, and eat a lot of tiny bank suckers. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Fi...

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast includes a visit from Mayor Kelly Burke, our good friend Frank Murray of The Evergreen Park Public Library, and the organizers behind a local fundraising event. Mayor Burke talks about a new event coming to Klein Park on August 11th, and updates us on the townhouse project she recently discussed on our show. Frank Murray has a bunch of events for the whole family, including some with NERF guns and craft beer. (Will they be part of the same ev...

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast includes an interview with new Central Middle School Principal Dr. Joe Zampillo, a "Margarita Crawl" with Open Outcry & upcoming local festivals and events! Dr. Joe Zampillo talks about changing the perception of Central Middle School, the new challenges this generation of students face & what kind of principal he wants to be. John Brand of Open Outcry Brewing just made two employees part of ownership just as a Margarita Crawl is breaking out...

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast has a trip to the EP Driving Range at 50-Acre Park, a new local restaurant review and village events for all ages! Glenn Pniewski of the Evergreen Park Recreation Department & Community Center joins us to talk about an upcoming food truck festival in Klein (Circle) Park, an Ice Cream Social for grandparents and grandkids, the village-wide "Memories To Go" Garage Sale, the next free summer concert in the park and much more. We also visit Ameri...

Evergreen Park School District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland sits down to talk about the upcoming Back To School Bash. She also explains how needs are addressed at each school and her outlook for the future at Central Middle School. We are tasting a new German Pilsner at Open Outcry as they produce their first lager nearby. Pyeisha Allen of the Youth Department also checks in with some fun activities for kids and the entire family in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First Nat...

As the MHR Carnival nears we sit down with Father James Hyland and Chris Brett of Most Holy Redeemer to learn why it was delayed, what will be at the event and why Father Hyland won't sing on stage. We are also at Music Fest this past weekend listening to live bands and hanging with neighbors in Evergreen Park. Two new winners for free golf at the EPCC Golf outing on 8/5 are also selected in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that...

Listen to Evergreen Park's Independence Day Parade as it happened on July 1st. Guests and audio includes Mayor Kelly Burke, Grand Marshall & Olympian Abbey Murphy, the Evergreen Park Community High School Marching Band, the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band, the Open Outcry truck delivering a live band in the back, EPCC President Sara Klein from AAA, Frank Murray of the EP Library, the Evergreen Park Stallions and more. Village Trustees Mark Marzullo, Mark Phalen and Norm Anderson also join the show,...

The big Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade returns this Friday, and we have a few of the participants on this episode. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library has magicians, stuffed animals that come to life and spy training this month. Just don't ask him to throw out free library books at the parade! John Brand of Open Outcry helps out our youngest local entrepreneur with some tips this week, but the biggest question is what his brewery will be handing out on the parade route. Joi...

We have non-stop entertainment and local information on this episode of The EP Podcast. Amy Kazin joins us from EPCHS with performances of Willy Wonka Junior coming soon. Glenn Pniewski tells us what happened to "Day In The Park" and the new dates for his theater production. A local kid starts his own company, and the award-winning First National Bank of Evergreen Park has some new tools and advice to help him along. And we meet Ray Novak: Evergreen Park Boat Captain! Brought to you by The Firs...

Sara Klein, President of the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce, returns with an upcoming BBQ event, Friday morning breakfast fun and summer golf for everyone in the community. We also have a special guest who joins us with free entries into the EPCC Golf Outing on August 5th at Fountain Hills. And if you are saddened that the expected MHR Carnival is now pushed back to late July, we have a new event for you this week. Let's learn about Bloomsday and where you can celebrate! Brought to you by T...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, we go deep into what it takes to start a local business. After Mayor Kelly Burke recently told us that residents were very interested in seeing a brewery come to Evergreen Park, we have John Brand from Open Outcry candidly breaking down the good and bad of brewing beer for a living. Plus we talk about the new craze that may be following craft breweries...local distilleries. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account t...

The world hasn't been easy on kids over the past few years, and a local Evergreen Park location is looking to help them with yoga and more. You may even like it too! We also learn who a group of local graduates would switch places with if given the chance. There's also local events, offers, news and killer roller coasters. It's all 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 ...

As summer officially begins after the Memorial Day Weekend, we have loads of fun activities and offerings from Evergreen Park's Recreation Department, Youth Department and Office of Citizen Services. Glenn Pniewski breaks down everything from camps to performances to adult field trips to concerts in the park. Our friend John Brand also stops into our bar for beers and laughs. Smile. We have your "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account ...

After residents expressed concerns over a new development of townhouses proposed for the southwest quadrant of Evergreen Park, Mayor Kelly Burke answers all of our questions before an upcoming public meeting at EPCHS. We also meet an Evergreen Park couple who started a hot sauce company with peppers grown in various EP backyards. Mayor Burke also has some fun events, programs and a tease for an exciting new business that may be coming soon. Hear it all in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by...

Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library visits again, but this time he has plans for EP families to camp out under the stars in 50 Acre Park. Get the details and also hear about new services, wildlife animals and a mini-marathon that the library also has for you! John Brand of Open Outcry Brewing announces a new brewery dog that he didn't get to name. He will tell the story over a new beer just tapped before his rooftop bar opens. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen...

Local author Z Jeffries announces the title of his first book in a science fiction trilogy surrounding the adventures of a 13-yr old Evergreen Park boy. Learn about his books for middle school kids and older that started with the "Hide & Seek Chronicles." Local artist Dan Doyle is creating art lessons with practical applications for kids at the Youth Department. Learn about his next offerings as well as a planned community event in September. We're giving your kids something for the imagination ...

The theme of 2022 may be "The Return" as everything seems to be back. We are joined by one of the new organizers of the returning MHR Trivia Night, which had become an established great time for years. Let's see if we can get some hints to help listeners (and our host) in the contest on May 13th. We also have Girl Scouts cleaning parks, a new village government internship to talk about and an afterhours affair this week. Pour one of the best craft beers you will ever find at Open Outcry with us ...

The Evergreen Park Recreation Department has a few options for Summer Camps, and it sounds like the perfect thing for your kids. We hear all of their upcoming events and plans from Josie Donovan, plus Glenn Pniewski has a few organized day trips that people of all ages can take in the coming months. We also check out EPCHS substitute teacher Jim Pender's incredible collection of White Sox pictures and learn about his labor of love. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Fi...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast we sit down 1-on-1 with Dr. David Beckmann to talk about weight loss, exercise, red meat, drinking and more. Listen as the local doctor explains simple exercise techniques that work better than long hours atthe gym. Find out just how much alcohol you can drink, and the types of foods that fix nagging medical issues the most. It's the weight-loss episode of The EP Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that...

Evergreen Park is now "Tree City USA" and we have one of the folks who worked hard to get that distinction for the village. Gavin Yeaman explains why the village plants so many trees and how the trees along your street are selected. We learn about a few offerings for residents that we didn't know about. Mayor Kelly Burke and EPCC President Sara Klein also take on some local doctors in head-to-head trivia. Plus, local artist Dan McCabe makes us a custom mug to fill with beer at Open Outcry! Brou...

Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library has all kinds of events coming up including Earth Day activities, an appearance by actor/author Nick Offerman & stuff to keep your teenagers busy. We discover an event with Brookfield Zoo has also demonstrated the need for more monkeys in the library. Learn more and discover all April has to offer this area 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 FR...

Local Evergreen Park business owner Reid Nuttall unveils a new Evergreen Park Economic Development Advisory Group looking to bring desired businesses to the area. He talks about a SURVEY you can take right now asking "what would you like in Evergreen Park?" There is also a new, trendy location coming to The EP. Reid tells us all about the new venture he and his wife Bridget are opening up very soon. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for ...

Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce President Sara Klein returns with upcoming new events like boat parties with fireworks. Find out what Sara and the mayor do when they visit a home and nobody answers the door. John Dahlke of the Evergreen Park Food Pantry tells us that business is picking up, and that means he needs your help. Plus, we learn how to make great social media posts with Open Outcry's John Brand. This whole epiosde has people helping people in one way or another, and it is "30 Minut...