Episodes

For the first time on The EP Podcast, we sit down with Lt. Wendi Franklin of the Evergreen Park Police Department to ask questions about crime, traffic, how they deploy officers, what the public can do to help themselves and how you can join the force. Learn about your local police department like you never have before. We also sit down with EPCHS Assistant Principal Rob McCarthy and learn that high schools deans are about more than just discipline in the modern age. Brought to you by The First...

Welcome a new business located along Western Avenue at The Plaza: Club Pilates! We're learning about their style of classes and why you should consider their group workouts. We also visit OSF Little Company of Mary to talk about hospice care. It isn't what you think, and they're leading their field bringing the best to your loved ones. 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 everyth...

A losing season was not in the plans, but Coach Jim Ramazinski took positives from a 3-6 season for the EPCHS Mustangs. Turnaround can come quick in 2025. Coach Ram outlines what will accelerate the program as he preps for the offseason. 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 resid...

State Senator Bill Cunningham spends time with us talking about his exciting former job with the Cook County Sheriff's Office, the biggest issues he hears about in Evergreen Park, why property taxes are different in Illinois and how a program for this area is giving some money back to homeowners. Frank Murray shares some laughs and fun November events at the Evergreen Park Public Library while we eat tiramisu at Spoke & Vine. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the...

The EPCHS Mustangs (3-5) ran into a superior Richards team that ended their playoff hopes. That doesn't mean the season is over. It's all about ending on a high note and playing spoiler at Argo this Friday night and Coach Ram and his boys will be ready! 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! Ever...

Evergreen Park residents saw property tax increases, and a lot of that money goes to your local public schools. So how does this all work? We have a panel that includes District 231 Superintendent Dr. Michael Riordan, District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland, District 231 Board of Education President Mary Zofkie and District 124 Board of Education Vice President Michael Aumiller. Learn how property tax increases are determined, why your neighbor may have seen a different increase, where th...

The EPCHS Mustangs (3-4) pulled off an upset at Reavis to keep their postseason hopes alive! We sit down with Head Coach Jim Ramazinski to talk about the game and who helped lead the team to a much needed victory. Coach Ram also tells us what it will take to get another upset over Richards on Friday night. 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 Eve...

EPCHS Principal Matt Dugan stops by to talk about some exciting programs offered by your local high school for kids before they reach freshman year. An exciting new internship program for the high school kids also presents an exciting new career path. The gang from our local American Legion also stops by with a focus on family friendly events an the Evergreen Park community. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest...

The EPCHS Mustangs (2-4) are not out of it yet, but they have a tough road ahead. We recap a great Homecoming week with Head Coach Jim Ramazinski and look ahead at a challenging final three games of the regular season. Coach Ram highlights the good and goals in this season, while prepping for Reavis on a Thursday night. 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 ...

Recorded at Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest. Guests and segments include EPFD Chief Ron Kleinhaus discussing his retirement and the department he is leaving behind, a Cook County initiative on local traffic safety looking for your imput, a mobile bar based in The EP, village programs available this fall and some really good german potato salad. Take the Cook County Safety Action Plan Survey at bit.ly/CCSAPSurvey. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that i...

The EPCHS Mustangs (2-3) take a tough loss but look to rebound on Homecoming this Friday night! We are at Porter Cullens in Evergreen Park with Coach Jim Ramazinski to preview the game and talk about the exciting fan and school events surrounding this weekend! 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 neighbor...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We're joined by Dr. Jilma Patrick (Surgical Oncology-Breast Surgeon at OSF Little Company of Mary) to talk about the importance of this month, what all women should know and the way treatment of breast cancer has evolved. Then we look to your inner peace and relaxation visiting an Evergreen Park Yoga program with a twist! 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 in...

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 ...

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 en...

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! Evergree...

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 yo...

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 res...

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 conce...

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 Ch...

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 Ban...

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 Ever...

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 sta...