Episodes

Librarian Illuminati & Fake Trees
394
Nov. 28, 2023

Librarian Illuminati & Fake Trees

When Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce President and Library Director Frank Murray pops by he starts a few poignant debates on real vs fake Christmas trees, how many movie remakes are too many, and what authors are the most annoying. He also has some fun holiday events to promote and an ongoing issue with his quarterly newsletter delivery to your door 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 lates...
Turkey & Post-It Notes
393
Nov. 21, 2023

Turkey & Post-It Notes

The key to a stress-free and Thanksgiving and holiday season could be post-it notes. (Or you could just do your best to look useless and maybe your family will do all the work!) We bring in our friend Colleen Klimczak to explain. Plus, we have the latest on A Dickens Christmas, the Sounds of the Seasons Christmas Concert & a new village-wide waste removal service 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! G...
The Feeding Of Evergreen Park
392
Nov. 7, 2023

The Feeding Of Evergreen Park

For the first time ever, Village Trustee Mark Phelan joins us in studio to talk about Most Holy Redeemer's continuing football dominance and the incredible work being done at the Evergreen Park Food Pantry. There are a lot of food drives this month, and The Deacon has the details. EPCHS Football Coach Jim Ramazinski wraps up the season with us, and Pyeisha Allen has some great fall activities and opportunities from the Youth Department in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First Nationa...
The Exceptional, Amazing, Not-So-Average Podcast
391
Oct. 31, 2023

The Exceptional, Amazing, Not-So-Average Podcast

The Amazing Race is coming to Evergreen Park. It isn't the real Amazing Race, but you get to participate in this version via the Evergreen Park Library. Frank Murray pops in with the details, along with a Chamber of Commerce event for local business owners looking to beef up security. Our local professional organizer, Colleen Klimczak, also returns to help with the holiday transition in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is ri...
Football Friday: Mustangs Board Posteason Bus
390
Oct. 26, 2023

Football Friday: Mustangs Board Posteason Bus

Coach Jim Ramazinski and the Evergreen Park Mustangs are travelling to Sycamore, IL, in the first round of the IHSA playoffs. Can the #12 seeded Mustangs pull off the road upset and advance? Get the latest on the team from Coach Ram and a look at this weekend's contest on Football Friday! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay conn...
Want To Hear Something Scary?
389
Oct. 24, 2023

Want To Hear Something Scary?

Let's get freaky with scary stories of real demons, ghosts and exorcisms from MHR's own Father Paul Guzman. He'll tell you what is fantasy and what is all too real, along with some things you should be avoiding if you don't want unwanted visitors in your home. Evergreen Park Trustee Jeannie Olson, along with some young men from Brother Rice, also joins us to chat about the 4th Annual Homeless Veterans Drive happening here in The EP in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Ba...
Football Friday: EPCHS Rolls Towards The Postseason
388
Oct. 19, 2023

Football Friday: EPCHS Rolls Towards The Postseason

Coach Jim Ramazinski and the Evergreen Park Mustangs are 6-2 with one game remaining in the regular season against Shepard. Next stop is the postseason! Get the latest on the team from Coach Ram and a look at this weekend's contest on Football Friday! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! New On-Demand...
Evergreen Park Becoming An Author’s Haven
387
Oct. 17, 2023

Evergreen Park Becoming An Author’s Haven

Zack Jeffries, a man of many names, is a professional author from Evergreen Park who wants to see aspiring authors flourish locally. So, he wrote a book to help folks "Break Through To The End" and has teamed up with the Evergreen Park Library for a weekend event. Ever want to write a book? Listen to this. Plus, Amy Kazin from EPCHS announced the return of the annual community Halloween event and a fun comedy you won't want to miss in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Ba...
Football Friday: Mustangs Homecoming
386
Oct. 12, 2023

Football Friday: Mustangs Homecoming

Coach Jim Ramazinski and the Evergreen Park Mustangs are 5-2 heading into Homecoming. Get the latest on the team from Coach Ram and a look at this weekend's contest on Football Friday! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! New On-Demand Podcasts release on Tuesdays & Fridays. Every week Evergreen Park...
Community Comes Together In Evergreen Park
385
Oct. 10, 2023

Community Comes Together In Evergreen Park

We ran into so many great folks at Evergreen Park's 3rd Annual Oktoberfest. Hear from former Mayor James Sexton. EPFD Chief Ron Kleinhaus talks about how emergency services will handle 94th & Kedzie being shut down for two weeks. Frank Murray of the EP Library and Glenn Pniewski from the Community Center also pop by The EP Podcast tent as we celebrate with the largest crowd ever at Oktoberfest in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account ...
Football Friday: Mustangs Invade Blue Island
384
Oct. 6, 2023

Football Friday: Mustangs Invade Blue Island

With the EPCHS Mustangs sitting at 4-2, Coach Jim Ramazinski returns hot off a big win over Oak Lawn last week. The offense got going again, and the team looks to get that 5th win of the season before Homecoming next weekend. Get the latest on the team from Coach Ram, the art of the interception and a look at this weekend's contest on Football Friday! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you! Get the latest news and information concernin...
Oktoberfests And Onion Sandwiches
383
Oct. 3, 2023

Oktoberfests And Onion Sandwiches

Father Paul Guzman stops by to chat about his friend Father Albert Adamich, who passed away at 101 last week. Hear a few stories about the legendary Father Al you may not know, and find out what you may need to eat if you want to live as long. We're also preparing for Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest with two nearby breweries that have become experts on the subject 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 ...
Football Friday: On The Road Again
382
Sept. 28, 2023

Football Friday: On The Road Again

Coach Jim Ramazinski of the Evergreen Park Mustangs is back this week after a blowout loss to block out the bad and let in the good before a contest down 95th street in Oak Lawn. Get the latest on the team from Coach Ram, the Mustangs practice tactics and a look at this weekend's contest on Football Friday! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information co...
There’s A Wrap For That
381
Sept. 26, 2023

There’s A Wrap For That

A festival like none you've ever experienced in Evergreen Park is coming this Spring. The date is set. Now the organizers just need to pay for it. Hear about the ambitious plan that area teens should love! Plus, our resident organizer Colleen Klimczak returns with help in the kitchen in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information c...
Football Friday: A Big Friday Test
380
Sept. 21, 2023

Football Friday: A Big Friday Test

After a close loss last week, EPCHS Head Football Coach Jim Ramazinski returns to talk about the 3-1 Mustangs as they prepare for Richards High School. Coach Ram takes us through the growth of his team over the first four weeks, talks about the local grammer school football scene & highlights players who have stepped up lately on our Football Friday Special. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet...
Fall Fun At The Evergreen Park Barn
379
Sept. 19, 2023

Fall Fun At The Evergreen Park Barn

Evergreen Park folks don't need to travel for apple picking and fall country fun when it is waiting at 91st & California! We visit with Mary Kay Nielson at The Barn at James J Sexton Park to talk about flying ants, apple picking for all and winterizing the livestock. Plus, we take a look back in our 5-Year Anniversary Month at the day when Evergreen Park ran wild for $250 in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you ...
Football Friday: 3-0 Mustangs Love The Home Cookin’
378
Sept. 14, 2023

Football Friday: 3-0 Mustangs Love The Home Cookin’

EPCHS Head Football Coach Jim Ramazinski returns to talk about the team's red hot 3-0 start to the season. Hear how the Mustangs got here and what kind of team they are according to Coach Ram. We'll also preview their Week 4 matchup vs Bremen. Plus, your complete schedule for the 2nd Annual Evergreen Park Garden & Art Walk this Saturday! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the...
Better Than The Bears
377
Sept. 12, 2023

Better Than The Bears

Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Library is livid following this Sunday's Bears game. Can he calm down long enough to talk about beer making in amongst the books, along with a chance for you to scam him out of owed library fines? We also continue our Five Year Anniversary Celebration with a classic faceoff between Village Trustees Mark Marzullo and Norm Anderson in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get ...
Get Yourself Together, Evergreen Park!
376
Sept. 5, 2023

Get Yourself Together, Evergreen Park!

Forget "Spring Cleaning" because local professional organizer Colleen Klimczak says this is the perfect time of year to get your house together. Bust out those bins and get it together this Fall with some pro tips. We also kick off our Five Year Anniversary Celebration with a classic segment involving some former EPCHS students, their take on modern music and some singing of their own in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is r...
Football Friday: Wins & Lessons
375
Aug. 31, 2023

Football Friday: Wins & Lessons

After an exciting Week 1 victory, EPCHS Head Football Coach Jim Ramazinski joins us to break down the win, look at this Friday's next game, discuss rivalries & talk about the things they'll be working on. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! New On-D...
Be Cool To Your School
374
Aug. 29, 2023

Be Cool To Your School

Meet Stephen Davidson, the new principal of Queen of Martyrs. Hear about his plans, the combination of two parishes and why his kids have become his Catholic School Rivals. Glenn Pniewski checks in with a slate of village events. Plus, we have a booster club from Most Holy Redeemer with a huge fundraiser livestreaming on September 7th, along with one member with some great pipes in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right f...
Football Friday & The Champion of Evergreen Park!
373
Aug. 24, 2023

Football Friday & The Champion of Evergreen Park!

The exciting conculsion of The Battle of Evergreen Park decides if locals residents prefer donuts or pizza! EPCHS Head Football Coach Jim Ramazinski also kicks off another season of FOOTBALL FRIDAY with a look at the 2023 schedule, his team and what you can expect from the Mustangs! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going...
The Art of Evergreen Park
372
Aug. 22, 2023

The Art of Evergreen Park

Local artist Dan Doyle has a fun way to walk through Evergreen Park on September 16th to see butterflies, backyard mazes, public murals, (spots for casual drinking), and a concert. Hear about the slightly underground community event coming soon! We also have the Final Two in the "Battle of Evergreen Park!" You can also get some tips when it comes to protecting and growing your money. Plus, get all your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" VOTE NOW for the winner...
UPDATE: The Battle of Evergreen Park Final 4
371
Aug. 17, 2023

UPDATE: The Battle of Evergreen Park Final 4

The EP Podcast updates "The Battle of Evergreen Park" in this quick drop. Hearthe results of the Elite 8 and who made the FINAL FOUR! VOTE in the FINAL FOUR HERE! Plus, get all your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good" by subscribing today! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you AND get your FREE EP Podcast Car Magnet there today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and...