Episodes

We brought our microphone to the first-ever EPCC Money Tree Hunt and captured an amazing race between neighbors trying to find $250. Listen to the excitement, tension and clues to see if you could have won this past weekend. Plus, a simple phone call and act of kindness recently saved our host. Find out why it shouldn't have been so unexpected. 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!...

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, news, events and more in a quick podcast drop before Monday's regular episode. 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 concer...

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 of great holiday events and programs for all ages that you won't want to miss. John Brand breaks out some competition beers to taste that are also available for you to try at Open Outcry Brewing. Plus, listen closely as the $250 Money Tree is hidden in advance of the hunt th...

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 clue or hint already hidden in this episode? The game is afoot! We also visit the Evergreen Park Food Pantry on their busiest day of the week to find out what they are doing for the community and what you can do to help them out during a busy season. That plus all the news and ...

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 present a member with their Challenge Coin. EPCHS Mustangs Head Coach Jerry Verde wraps up a positive football season. Open Outcry's John Brand provides a barrel-aged stout and a revolutionary new way to order beer & food in his restaurant. Plus, we have all the details surroundin...

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 will to win. Can he defeat his Evergreen Park Trivia nemesis on the field of battle, or will Marzullo crush his dreams for a second time? The two village trustees also talk about a new auto dealership about to go up along 95th street and the most common things heard at publ...

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 Evergreen Park. Meanwhile the EPPD are looking for a suspicious person caught on a backyard camera, and we're shocked by abnormal Trick-Or-Treat weather. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE E...

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 Fest to the American Legion. Learn all about it from Noreen Hayes and new village trustee Jeanine Olsen. Superintendent Tom O'Malley also breaks down the upcoming test for 8th grade students considering Evergreen Park Community High School. Brought to you by The First Nationa...

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 could really help them out. Plus, listen to all the local Halloween events we talk about in this episode so you don't miss out! 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 to...

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 local Evergreen Park bakery, but now he's going to help other local businesses grow. Plus, we take in a weekday rooftop party at Open Outcry while talking about new beers being released on the south side with John Brand. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen P...

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 talks with EPCHS head coach Jerry Verde before a big game this weekend for the Mustangs football team. 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 ...

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 every performance. Prepare yourself for parades and trick-or-treating events. Get dressed up at FantaSciFest! There is so much to do, and you don't want to miss a thing! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND ge...

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. We have all of your weekend activities, news and weather too! 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...

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 from Open Outcry, a local adult double-dutch club, Village Trustee Mark Marzullo, the winner of our big Oktoberfest raffle, some guy yelling in the background, and more! We've got this week's local news too! Rain or shine, Evergreen Park knows how to party! Join us! Brought ...

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 alarms and more for you! Plus, we have Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde back to talk about his 4-1 team and a sneaky good road opponent they will face on Friday night. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account ...

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 the details in this episode. Plus, Open Outcry Brewing is bringing beer. We stopped by for a preview and found new indoor tables with swings for seats! Some cool cars also were on display this past weekend, and we have the audio from Evergreen Park's American Legion. Brought...

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 week. Plus, a new event at the American Legion will brings some cool rides for you to check out. We also have a preview of Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest on October 2nd and everything going on this weekend in and around The EP! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergr...

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 upcoming village-wide celebration as she continues to enjoy her very busy role. Our friend Pyeisha Allen of the EP Youth Department checks in with some great programs available this fall for Evergreen Park's kids and teens. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergre...

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 hurry for everyone to notice his team. Our weekend update has fundraising car washes, a big softball tournament, your weather forecast, plus upcoming theater and village events. Join us! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is r...

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, friends and some noteworthy public figures like Mayor Kelly Burke and Village Trustee Norm Anderson. John Brand of Open Outcry Brewing Company also poured free beer from our competition tent, all while marveling at the kind of party Evergreen Park throws. If you were there, or ...

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 she has just announced a new Safe Driving campaign. Saturday will be packed with events like the village-wide garage sale and the MHR Men's Club's 9th Annual BBQ Bash. Come visit us! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right f...

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 Redeemer will headline this week. We also visit with the Evergreen Park American Legion. They have a brand new FREE family event featuring cool cars and motorcycles near the end of September! Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen ...

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 Verde of the Evergreen Park Mustangs sitting at 1-0 and ready to go this weekend on the football field. And we have everything happening locally this weekend! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE ...

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 to talk about an upcoming memorial softball tournament with fun for the whole family. We also have all the local news, events and info you need in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you A...