Episodes

AUDIO ONLY. VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE AT theEPpodcast.com​! View the Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade from the perspective of those who marched in it, and see just how much fun this annual event is for everyone involved. We're also trying out new food and wine at Spoke & Vine as Frank Murray tells us about July at the Evergreen Park Public Library. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information c...

The theme of this episode seems to be that people are out there taking care of the residents of Evergreen Park. First, meet Rebecca Tyrrell. She is Director of Student Services for District 124 schools. Listen to how her department looks out for your kids in a way that never used to be done in area schools. Then meet Dr. Sandy Valino Stock, the Managing Medical Director of a new 55+ Care Center from OSF Little Company of Mary. Find out about a first-of-its-kind clinic that just opened in Evergre...

Lt Ed Dunne of the Evergreen Park Fire Department promotes a Senior Health Fair while giving some inside info on smoke & carbon monoxide detectors. Hear what folks do wrong and what you can do right. Plus, learn how the EPFD is helping senior citizens along with the rest of us. We're also at The Barn at Sexton Park to talk with the animals. Get the whole family out to one of Evergreen Park's hidden gems. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right...

The Village of Evergreen Park has super-sized their Free Summer Concert Series with new local bands, food trucks, ice cream and cocktails. Get the lineup and the details so you don't miss the party all summer long. We have the scoop on this year's Independence Day Parade as well. Plus, hear from some of the great vendors at this year's Farmers Market as we take a tour! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news ...

Evergreen Park's Central Middle School is about to turn 100 years old and the building has some serious issues. District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland discusses how a task force of community members and architects looked into solutions and concluded the only real solution was a new Central Middle School building. Hear about the building tour that shocked our host. We're also at Spoke & Vine with Frank Murray to find out how you can sit above him on the Evergreen Park Library Board while ...

This special edition of The EP Podcast is available in audio and video format on nearly all podcast players and YouTube as we fly drones with the Evergreen Park Police Department. Find out why a new drone unit exists and what they use these high tech devices for in the skies above us. We also get a pickleball lesson at Duffy Park in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information...

Just in case you are using Spotify or want to avoid our special edition video podcast this week, here is just the audio as we fly drones with the Evergreen Park Police Department. Find out why a new drone unit exists and what they use these high tech devices for in the skies above us. We also get a pickleball lesson at Duffy Park in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information...

Can a local high school really get through an entire year with no fighting? EPCHS is about to do it...unless we just jinxed them. Principal Matt Dugan joins us for a very interesting year in review from your community high school. We also look out for your health with a Stroke Awareness Month segment from OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital. Do you think you could host The EP Podcast? Time to prove it! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right f...

A fun episode of The EP Podcast kicks off at the very cool Record Shop on 95th, where they have fun events to announce. Hear the story of their popular window displays and listen as they try to build us the perfect record collection starter kit. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month and our good friends from OSF Little Company of Mary are here to assist. If you have ever considered therapy, this eye-opening and honest conversation is worth the listen! Brought to you by The First National Ba...

The Evergreen Park Farmers Market turns 20 this year and kicks on on Thursday 5/1/25! The folks behind a market that will be bigger and better than ever before tell us who will be there, what is special in 2025 and what they spend their money on at Yukich Field every Thursday from May thru October. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library drinks rosé with us at Spoke & Vine as we sample a new menu item. How many drinks does it take before this episode becomes a verison of "Drunk History...

A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 3/18/25 podcast episode. We visit with Woori Taekwondo in Evergreen Park to find some great benefits to learning the martial art from Master Kim. Get more videos by subscribing to our YouTube Channel: VISIT: https://www.youtube.com/@theeppodcast

A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 12/10/24 podcast episode. We're visiting The Record Shop on 95th to learn about Evergreen Park's newest storefront. Find out why record stores are making a comeback and why you should consider going retro. Get more videos by subscribing to our YouTube Channel: VISIT: https://www.youtube.com/@theeppodcast

A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 1/7/25 podcast episode. We visit with a tasty brand new spot along 95th Street in La Michoacana de Daniel. Learn how one local Evergreen Park family is bringing authentic, handmade delights from Mexico to your neighborhood. Get more videos by subscribing to our YouTube Channel: VISIT: https://www.youtube.com/@theeppodcast

A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 1/14/25 podcast episode. A new Evergreen Park hot spot has opened near the corner of 95th & Homan. The Bead Bar invites you to "Sip, Create and Celebrate" in your neighborhood. Learn about this unique place for events, date night or meeting new friends. Get more videos by subscribing to our YouTube Channel: VISIT: https://www.youtube.com/@theeppodcast

A special week of video features kicks on on The EP Podcast. (For the video version of this podcast, check your subscription feed.) Dr. Mike Thomas is a Science and Physical Education Department Chair and Instructional Coach at Evergreen Park Community High School. He is also a District 124 School Board member. We have so much to ask him about the end of the school year at EPCHS and his unique educational perspective. We also want to hear about the boat races. Brought to you by The First Nation...

A special week of video features kicks on on The EP Podcast. (For the audio version of this podcast, check your subscription feed.) Dr. Mike Thomas is a Science and Physical Education Department Chair and Instructional Coach at Evergreen Park Community High School. He is also a District 124 School Board member. We have so much to ask him about the end of the school year at EPCHS and his unique educational perspective. We also want to hear about the boat races. Brought to you by The First Nation...

Ever hear of that phrase "one man's trash is another man's treasure"? Village Clerk Kelly Duffy returns with the rundown and the Village-Wide Garage Sale coming very soon where you can sell your stuff and/or get some new stuff in one giant weekend of fun! We also prepare for National Volunteer Week with the folks from OSF Little Company of Mary. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerni...

Ok, maybe that's a little dramatic. But we got your attention. The EP Podcast did take this entire episode outside, though, and found some "chaos." The kind we found at Central Middle School was the fun kind, with 5th graders from each elementary school in District 124 converging on Central Middle School for a kickoff to Tween Club. Find out how teachers are getting these kids comfortable with changing schools in the Fall. The other chaos came from an interview conducted in Wash U as cars were b...

Kelly Kelly joins us for the first time in-studio to promote some great offerings from the Evergreen Park Recreation Department. We also talk about how weird social media has gotten, and why one of us has wiped it from our phone completely. Then join us at Spoke & Vine as Chris eats a delicious dish in front of Frank Murray while he breaks down an April full of events at The Evergreen Park Library! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for y...

Central Middle School has a new podcast club, and we're kinda pumped that the kids are into podcasting. Sixth grade social studies teacher Charlie Piermattei joins us to explain what the kids in Evergreen Park want to talk about. We're also joined by Village Trustees Mark Phelan and Carol Kyle, along with Beth Novotney of OCS, to talk about the current state of the Village Food Pantry. Hear how they have improved services and how you can help out. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Ev...

We visit with Woori Taekwondo in Evergreen Park to find some great benefits to learning the martial art from Master Kim. We also get a visit from Amy and Ken Kazin from Evergreen Park Community High School. The kids are getting some major accolades in non-sports competitions. Ken Kazin is closing out 38 years as band director with a special finale everyone can enjoy in May. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest ...

After a cancer diagnosis two years ago, Mayor Kelly Burke credits proper screening for helping her win the fight against the disease. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Evergreen Park's Mayor is joined by Erin Smith of OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital to talk about why (and when) everyone should get tested. We also head to Porter Cullens in preparation for one of the biggest annual weekends on the South Side! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account t...

Evergreen Park adults are going back to the prom. That new event and more announced by Village Clerk Kelly Duffy as she stops by the studios. We also talk about some village services you may not know about. Our friend Colleen Klimczak, professional organizer, also stops by for Spring Cleaning 2025 tips you can use! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and a...

Pyeisha Allen stops by to explain how your kids can take advantage of Youth Department services. She also has some great events for Evergreen Park kids coming up this Spring. We also take our monthly trip to Spoke & Vine to taste mimosas and hear what the Evergreen Park Public Library has for residents of all ages over the next month. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everythi...