Episodes

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 ...

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-...

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 ...

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 goin...

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 winne...

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 a...

By the time this episode ends, eight teams will remain in The Battle of Evergreen Park...and several upsets occurred this week. Did your favorite survive? Is your bracket busted? Get the results and get ready for The Elite 8! Mike Brazel of Northwest School's Boosters announces a new fundraiser that should interest a lot of local artisan vendors. Plus, get all your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" VOTE NOW to determine The Final Four! Brought to you by The...

The EP Podcast updates "The Battle of Evergreen Park" in this 3-minute quick drop. Hear how it is going as the Sweet 16 is underway! CLICK HERE TO VOTE! 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 around ...

Voting begins this week as 18 incredible establishments go head-to-head to see who the people of Evergreen Park see as the best of the best. We break down all four regions with visits to Tavern In The Green, Rosangela's, Durbins and Thithi's. Who can pull off the upset? Who has the tradition and history to dominate the field? Who's Hungry?!?! CLICK HERE TO VOTE! Plus, get all your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of...

We sit down with District 124 Superintendent Dr Jenna Woodland to talk about the current state of Evergreen Park's public schools, why they hired an architect, and the upcoming Back To School Bash. The complete brackets and matchups are also announced for "The Battle of Evergreen Park." Who will reign supreme? And we chat with The Smiley Tillmon Band before their free concert on Friday night. Get all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you b...

Jenna Harte-Wisniewski wants your kids to leave their stuffed animals at the Evergreen Park Library so she can play with them overnight and film their shenanigans. We unveil the complete list of participants in "The Battle of Evergreen Park!" Plus, we give you the sounds of this past weekend's Music Fest at the American Legion as we prepare for this week's Picnic In The Park event. Get all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First...

We welcome Whiskey & Harmony before they headline Music Fest at The American Legion this weekend. After tragedy strikes at Evergreen Park's Marianos, we're joined by Lorraine Swanson of The Patch with details including how the Evergreen Park Police Department responded to what was initially an active shooter call. And more seeds are announced for "The Battle of Evergreen Park!" Get all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First Nat...

EPCHS Basketball Coach Jim Sexton has a new job, and it sounds like a place you would want to visit. There's an outdoor public pool (witha splash pad on the way), an indoor baseball field, workout facilities, tennis, pickleball, golf simulators and more. It's right here in Evergreen Park! We also have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs 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 ...

Listen to the Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade from our party at 95th & Turner. Appearing on this episode are Coach Ram (EPCHS), Mark Marzullo (Village Trustee), Norm Anderson (Village Trustee), Frank Murray (EP Library, EPCC President), Father Paul Guzman (MHR, USMC/Navy Chaplain), Sara Klein (Former EPCC President, AAA), The EPCHS Marching Band, the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band and more! We also have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brou...

Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke answers all of our questions as the village prepares for a massive Independence Day Celebration. We also check out the new Spoke & Vine Wine Bar as it finally opens at 95th & Kedzie. Plus, we visit Cravings. They've been scooping ice cream for decades and will join our "Battle of Evergreen Park" tournament! We also have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! ...

Frank Murray drops by with fabulous prizes and a massive kids musician coming to Evergreen Park. Amy Kazin from EPCHS also joins us with a summer performance that your kids will love. We also chat with her about the upcoming Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade and the unique way the marching band prepares for it. We also have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is...

This week The EP Podcast announces the first ever "Battle of Evergreen Park!" We need your help selecting the 16 seeds that will go head-to-head for the right to be called Evergreen Park's Best. Hannah's dating life also takes a turn when she is introduced to a bossy 5-year old. Find out how you can march in the Independence Day Parade this year. We have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park...

Lt. Ed Dunn of the Evergreen Park Fire Department talks 9-1-1, cars who do the wrong things when fire trucks drive past, and a great public safety event for area seniors. Gavin Yeaman of EP Public Works has updates on projects concerning local parks, streets and tree planting. (You can get a free tree!) The StingRays stop by before their upcoming free EP Concert in the Park. Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The Fi...

Eric Herrera joins us for a special post-Memorial Day episode to tell some stories from his time serving this country in Iraq. Listen as he describes a Christmas night that started with an "uh-oh" feeling and ended with a terrible explosion. We're also counting down the days until school drop-off ends for the summer after observing some pretty ridiculous behavior. Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First Nationa...

Former Central Middle School teacher Rebecca Garner has released her book "Why Won't My Boobs Grow...And Other Annoyances" to help young girls deal with growing up. She joins us along with Tom Elliot - the new guy charged with promoting local business for the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce. Learn just how hard it is to be a criminal in The EP. Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergre...

Hear how a local crook was caught because his own burglar alarm went off, along with the expansion of Rainbow Cone from the original location, as Lorraine Swanson gives us three minutes of news from The Patch. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library is bribing your kids to read this summer as well...and he's pulling out some cool stuff you may not expect! Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First Nati...

Kirtan Gandhi just bought himself an Irish Pub on 99th Street, and he sits down with us to explain how it all went down. Why did he want Porter Cullens and what's next for the Evergreen Park neighborhood fixture? Hannah meets a guy in a drive-thru, and he joins us with his story. Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs 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 ...

There is so much going on in Evergreen Park as the calendar flips to May! Lorraine Swanson of your local Patch tells us about a dangerous swatting trend hitting schools just outside of the village. Glenn Pniewski shares some personal news along with big community trips, the Independence Day Parade plans, and summer concerts you can enjoy for free in two different parks. We also meet Twizzle, our first live caller on Thursday night's livestream, in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The Fir...

We record among the animals at The Barn at James J. Sexton Park with Mary Kay Nielsen. Learn what "good poop" is and when you should visit with the kids. Full audio podcast episode (already posted) includes so much more! 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 ne...