Episodes

After a close loss on the road, your EPCHS Mustangs return home to take on Shepard this Friday night (9/27). We're talking about last weekend's loss to Thornton Fractional North with Coach Jim Ramazinski, and learning about scouting in the modern high school football age. Coach Ram also previews this week's contest. 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...

The biggest thing Evergreen Park residents are talking about online is a rat problem in the village. We have Village Health Inspector Geoff Layhe to tell us why we are seeing more this summer, what the village is doing about it and how you can help. Then we sit down with our good friend Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library at the award-winning Spoke & Vine to learn about fun events this October for all ages. Plus, there is a big celebration Spoke & Vine has for the entire area to e...

The EPCHS Mustangs beat rival Oak Lawn this past Friday night to improve to 2-1 and now visit undefeated Thornton Fractional North. Hear from Coach Ram as he reviews last week's big win and explains why he is excited for this Friday night's matchup. 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 around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen...

Meet the new deans at Central Middle School and learn what DEI Coordinator Amanda Hattar has planned for students this year, including Special Olympics and a new Watch Dogs program. We have all the scoop on this year's upcoming village Oktoberfest celebration with Kelly Kelly from the Recreation Department. Plus, we ask YOU to help us search out the Way-Too-Early Halloween Decorations in the area! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you...

After a 51-0 victory in Week Two theMustangs take the field Friday night at home against rival Oak Lawn. Coach Ram talks about an exciting night, what the Mustangs will see from their rival, and how important practice is before a big game. 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 around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park resi...

We visit with Subaru of Evergreen Park to find out what cars people are buying, what crazy things can happen on test drives, if people still haggle on the price, and why they chose Evergreen Park for their new dealership. First we are off to 99th & Western for a new clinic from OSF Little Company of Mary doing something incredibly unique in The EP. 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 concer...

Your EPCHS Mustangs lost their first game in Week One to Marengo, but lessons were learned. Join us as we sit down with Coach Ram to hear what happened, what happens next and get a preview of their Week 2 matchup at Longwood. 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 around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chr...

The 2024 Champion in the Battle of Evergreen Park is revealed. Mayor Kelly Burke and Village Clerk Kelly Duffy join us from the Evergreen Park Farmers Market with announcements, village events and a fun new program that brings back a regularly requested sticker for your bumper. Amy Kazin of EPCHS also stops by with a cool program that gets students out to games and a preview of Homecoming Festivities which will include a new festival before the big game! Brought to you by The First National Bank...

The EPCHS Mustangs kick off their 2024 Football Season at Marengo Friday Night, so Head Coach Jim Ramazinski is back for another year of Football Friday's with The EP Podcast. Hear from Coach Ram on the end of last season, the team's prep for this year and what to expect from your Evergreen Park Mustangs! 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 around Everg...

Meet Tim Moore, who cleans your streets in Evergreen Park. Find out why he is not that worried about you moving your car for him, how often the village tries to clean along your curb and if anyone has ever been mistakenly scooped up with the leaves. We're also at Spoke & Vine with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library sampling wine, asking why library cards exist, and snacking on something better than pizza. Plus, hear the Final Four in this year's Battle of Evergreen Park! VOTE NOW ...

Before Rich Daniels brings The City Lights Orchestra to Sexton Park for a Labor Day celebration, he sits down with us to tell his facinating story that took him to big musical heights. Find out why one of your neighbors is kind of a big deal, and learn why you cannot afford to miss the free Evergreen Park concert (with fireworks) on September 2nd. It is also that time of year to slow down as kids head back to school. We found out something interesting about recent efforts to make your neighborho...

After four days we have completed Round 1 of The Battle of Evergreen Park! Get the Sweet 16 before the next round of voting on Monday 8/19. Plus, meet the new interim Superintendent of District 231 (EPCHS) Michael Riordan in this special release! VOTE NOW in the Battle of Evergreen Park! 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 around Evergreen Park and stay...

The new school year is suddenly upon us and Dr. Jenna Woodland, Superintendent of District 124 has the latest improvements and plans for all five of her local schools. From deans at Central Middle School to a new HVAC system at Northeast, there are already things happening with more facilities improvements on the way. We also chat with Michael Flood of Flood Brothers about their style of garbage collection, what they have learned in year one of servicing Evergreen Park, and why they do things a ...

The entire 32-contestant field is announced for this year's "Battle of Evergreen Park!" Who will survive and advance? Who will get upset? Who got snubbed? Who are YOU voting for? Plus, we help you get the kids ready for school and get an in-depth look at OSF OnCall Urgent Care near Little Company of Mary Hospital. Ever wish you knew the prices for procedures up-front? Well, they do that and a lot more. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right fo...

We're broadcasting from our tent at the 3rd Annual Evergreen Park Food Truck Fest with the lead organizer Stacy Schuble, Village Trustee Mark Marzullo and Manager Brian Harmon of Evergreen Park's Cal Ripken Little League World Series team! Then we're off to Spoke & Vine to taste some amazing additions to their menu and visit with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library. They have a big fundraiser coming up and there's lots to learn about this week on Evergreen Park's Podcast! Brought t...

The Top 8 Seeds in the 32-contestant "2024 Battle of Evergreen Park" are announced with some new categories and stiffer competition. We sit down with your local Evergreen Park Cub Scout troop as they hope to expand their numbers with upcoming registration. The 3rd Annual "Picnic In The Park: Food Truck Fest" is happening this Thursday July 25th and we have all the details. Plus, a crazy story of youth before the announcement of this year's Back To School Bash!" Brought to you by The First Nation...

After a Boil Order was issued for a section of Evergreen Park, we bring in Mike Ward from EP Water Management to tell us what happened. We also find out how clean your water is compared to other towns and the bottles you buy in stores. Doctor Igor Altman also joins us from OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital to talk about wound care and the special clinic available to you locally for long-term care. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for y...

Evergreen Park's Podcast welcomes Village Trustee Carol Kyle for the first time! Hear about the path of service she followed after her father served Evergreen Park, and get the inside scoop on several village issues. Carol has the latest on the possible dispensary coming to the village, several new businesses you may see soon along 95th Street, and those special license plate readers deployed around the village to fight crime. She also tells us why she's less likely to be locked out of Village H...

Get an insider's look at this year's Independence Day Parade! The EP Podcast rode the route down 95th this year and we have interviews with participants as they lined up along Springfield Ave. We also talk to the crowd, which came out in the rain for the sake of tradition. By the end, we meet Mayor Kelly Burke under clear skies. Plus, The EP Podcast has two big summer announcements and all of your July event information in yet another episode from Evergreen Park's Podcast! Brought to you by The ...

We pump up Frank Murray's monthly visit from the Evergreen Park Public Library by sampling four new sangrias at Spoke & Vine. Can we get through the segment without silly laughter? Probably not. We're also visiting with Kevin Giragosian of The Neverly Brothers, who return to Evergreen Park on July 14th for a free outdoor concert. Preview the remaining bands set to play at local parks this summer, and find out why the biggest draw each year is this band that does more than just play music! Brough...

Evergreen Park's Podcast is looking for a new voice to join us. (We're just working out the details.) Listen in as the idea is hatched and then stick around for Glenn Pniewski running down summer concerts and fall events you need to register for now. Young parents get your child registered for Pre-School, while older parents get college tips from local professional organizer Colleen Klimczak. It's a packed show! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that i...

Congressman Sean Casten joins us on Evergreen Park's Podcast to talk about local issues with the post office and train delays. What can be done at the federal level to help the citizens of Evergreen Park and is there anyone to blame? A contingent from Most Holy Redeemer also stops by to promote their new annual Parking Lot Party with live music along 95th Street. 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 inf...

Pyeisha Allen of the Evergreen Park Youth Department has some incredible summer programs for your kids, including an even bigger summer cycling experience for families this time around. Prepare yourself for the 2024 Hidden Gems Adventure! Then Dr. Chadi Nouneh, Cardiology Medical Director at OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, joins us to discuss a surprising discovery in host Chris Lanuti's heart last year. Find out how a few simple changes made all the difference, and why you...

Evergreen Park's Podcast kicks off summer with some help for parents. We have fun that is wrapped around education when it comes to toys, events and contests for your kids in this episode. First we "Meet The Neighbors" at The Classmate, where a local business that looks like a teacher supply store is so much more for you and your kids. Then we have dual threat from the Evergreen Park Public Library kicking off Summer Reading with a party and big prizes. Take a listen! Brought to you by The First...