Episodes

Nov. 23, 2020

Planning Thanksgiving With Mayor Sexton

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton talks about his family's Thanksgiving plans. We also get his thoughts on a variety of subjects. John Dahlke checks back in after a big weekend of collecting donations for the Evergreen Park F...

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Nov. 20, 2020

A Weekend To Help Your Neighbors

In this edition of our Weekend Update, we visit with John Dahlke of The Evergreen Park Food Pantry. He gives details about collections going on this weekend all around the village and how you can contribute. Plus, he talks ab...

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Nov. 16, 2020

An Evergreen Park Wellness Check

This week we bring in Evergreen Park's own Doctor David Beckmann to sort out fact from fear as new COVID-19 concerns rise. Local businessman Reid Nuttall is also bringing a pain and anxiety remedy international, and reveals h...

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Nov. 13, 2020

Weekend Update 11/13-11/15

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Our guest Dr David Beckmann weighs in on the safest way to "quick quarantine" before visiting family and gives his thoug...

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Nov. 9, 2020

Thank A Veteran With Porter Punch

Evergreen Park's own Porter Cullens has a drink called Porter Punch. EPCC President Laura Freeman is a fan. Evergreen Park author Eric Herrera is an Army veteran with Veterans Day this week. They are all on this fun 30-minute...

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Nov. 6, 2020

Weekend Update 11/6-11/8

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Get your weekend weather forecast, events, news and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First N...

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Nov. 2, 2020

Your Break From A Crazy Week

It's Election Week and you desperately need "30 Minutes Of Good" to take your mind off of everything around you. We have fun post-Halloween weekend stories, our costume contest winner, kids making funny observations about cla...

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Oct. 30, 2020

It's Halloween In Evergreen!

The Weekend Update brings the Halloween funnies in this episode! Gather round and prepare yourself for Halloween in Evergreen Park...if you dare. The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Eve...

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Oct. 26, 2020

Video Gaming & Halloween Comes To The EP

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo stops by for a chat and reveals that increased video gaming at local establishments will likely be used to keep them afloat. He also explains that any COVID-19 restrictions issued by the State of...

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Oct. 23, 2020

Weekend Update 10/23-10/25

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo joins the show and says that if the State of Illinois decides to start restricting businesses and people again, the state has to enforce it. The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything g...

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Oct. 19, 2020

Trick-Or-Treat From Your Car?!

After a flood nearly destroys The EP Podcast, we sit down with Amy Kazin from EPCHS to talk about their drive-through Trick-Or-Treat Event coming soon to Evergreen Park. John Brand unveils Open Outcry Brewing's Soundcheck Bar...

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Oct. 16, 2020

Weekend Update 10/16-10/18

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Get your weekend weather forecast, event news and more! Details on a local drive to help homeless veterans revealed in t...

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Oct. 12, 2020

Evergreen Park Wants Your Children

...to participate in their many Youth Department Activities! Pyeisha Allen stops by to talk about certified babysitting classes, pairing up young people with older residents willing to give them paid work, and activities for ...

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Oct. 9, 2020

Weekend Update 10/9-10/11

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. More details on the drive-in Halloween movies coming to the community center, including how to get your free ticket! Get...

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Oct. 5, 2020

Sexton's Evergreen Park Leads The Way

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton checks in to talk about Halloween, America and leading the way locally. Hear his thoughts on open schools, community activities and Trick-or-Treating. Plus, Chris tries once again to stump Jo...

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Oct. 2, 2020

Weekend Update 10/2-10/4

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Mayor James Sexton announces how Evergreen Park will tackle Halloween and an incredible family event that goes along wit...

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Sept. 28, 2020

A Masked Man Walks Into A Bank

Theater productions, additional local recreational activities, car magnets that can win you cash, and more are coming to you this fall. A guitar and some silliness also produces an incredible 80's music medley, while we try t...

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Sept. 25, 2020

Weekend Update 9/25-9/27

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. From new Recreation Department programs to new COVID-19 stats released from the CDC, things are looking up for this beau...

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Sept. 21, 2020

When Fires Start In Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park Fire Chief Ronald Kleinhaus has seen some fires start this year in the strangest ways. He shares some stories and talks about the "do's and don'ts" with your outdoor fires. John Brand stops in from Open Outcry ...

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Sept. 18, 2020

Weekend Update 9/18-9/20

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Details on the first COVID-19 case at one District 124 School, how you can get some money back on your property taxes fr...

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Sept. 14, 2020

Selling Evergreen Park

In an episode packed full of local news and information, The EP Podcast sits down with reps from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices & Biros Real Estate to reveal staggering never-before-seen home buying and selling trends in Eve...

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Sept. 11, 2020

Weekend Update 9/11-9/13

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Details on a news boys/girls basketball camp this fall, local garage sales, the upcoming Evergreen Park Chamber of Comme...

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Sept. 7, 2020

Something For Everyone In Evergreen Park

From new recreational activities revealed by Village Spokesperson Glenn Pniewski, to movie and entertainment buzz from Hollywood Insider Ben Belton there is something for everyone this week! Plus, John Brand from Open Outcry ...

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Sept. 4, 2020

Weekend Update 9/4-9/7

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Details on local garage and estate sales, sign-ups for this year's MHR BBQ Bash, and Village Spokesman Glenn Pniewski ta...

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