Episodes

July 5, 2022

The EP Independence Day Parade Podcast

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 Ba...

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June 27, 2022

It’s Parade Week In Evergreen Park!

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 …

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June 20, 2022

Five Guests, Two Plays & One Boat

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 …

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June 13, 2022

Time To Swing Away This Summer

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 …

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June 10, 2022

So You Want To Make Beer?

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, …

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June 6, 2022

Yoga, Graduates & Roller Coasters

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 …

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May 31, 2022

Summer Funnin’

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 t...

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May 23, 2022

Mayor Burke Explains A New Development

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 c...

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May 16, 2022

Camping Out In 50 Acre Park

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 …

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May 9, 2022

Something For The Kids

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 …

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May 2, 2022

Another Fun Evergreen Park Event Is Back!

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 …

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April 25, 2022

Picture Perfect Plans

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 …

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April 22, 2022

Losing Weight & Living Right

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 …

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April 18, 2022

Tree City U.S.A.

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 …

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April 11, 2022

The Library Needs More Monkeys

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 …

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April 4, 2022

What Would You Like In Evergreen Park?

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 …

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March 28, 2022

People Helping People

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 …

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March 25, 2022

A Conversation With Mayor Kelly Burke

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke spends time talking about new pilot programs coming to the village to promote traffic safety. Learn about local construction, abandoned properties, the process of planning 4t...

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March 21, 2022

Deal Us In

Evergreen Park card sharks will be gathering this weekend for a big Texas Hold'em tournament. We sit down with the organizer and talk cards, strategy and how you may be able to join the game. Pyeisha Allen of the EP …

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March 18, 2022

At EPCHS They’re Making A Difference

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, we chat with Eileen Durkin about a group of teens at Evergreen Park Community High School who are trying to get aid to Ukraine. Hear all about their efforts and how you …

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March 14, 2022

Eating Cake In Evergreen Park

This week we are snacking on unique southern-style cakes from Evergreen Park's newest business, Kesha's Kake Boutique. Learn exactly what a cakery is, and then learn all about the Evergreen Park Baseball Club with Tim Lyons. The EPBC is bigger …

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March 7, 2022

Controversy, Politics, Medals & This Guy

The "Fourth Biggest Draw" on The EP Podcast, Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library, returns to reveal that he is running his own parade directly against this year's South Side Irish Parade. Tune in as Frank also helps …

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March 4, 2022

2022 Spring Movie Preview

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, we preview all of the big movies and media hitting theaters and your streaming services with Hollywood Insider Ben Belton. Ben has worked in the entertainment industry for decades. We learn how …

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Feb. 28, 2022

Welcome To Abbey Road

Evergreen Park welcomed home Olympic Silver Medalist Abbey Murphy, and we have the audio from an incredible event that saw 92nd & Ridgeway officially named Abbey Road. Listen in on a great event celebrating her incredible accomplishment. We also try …

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