Episodes

Aug. 21, 2022

Space, Wrestling & 12-Inch Trophies

Evergreen Park author Z Jeffries is back with a new book that takes kids to space in an attempt to save the world with pro wrestling. Hear about the fun story rooted in local family dynamics. We're also trying to figure out w...

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Aug. 19, 2022

So You Want To Run For Public Office?

A Weekend Special "30 Minutes of Good" discusses how to enter the political arena and make an impact in your area. Burton Odelson of Evergreen Park lawfirm Odelson, Sterk, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath is an expert in the field ...

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Aug. 14, 2022

Picnics, Parties & Parachuting Humvees

We recorded this "30 Minutes of Good" from Evergreen Park's Picnic In the Park on Thursday in Klein (Circle) Park and at The American Legion Car Show on Saturday. Hear from village trustee Mark Marzullo and many folks enjoyin...

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Aug. 7, 2022

NERF Battle At The Library!

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast includes a visit from Mayor Kelly Burke, our good friend Frank Murray of The Evergreen Park Public Library, and the organizers behind a local fundraising event. Mayor Burke...

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July 31, 2022

Meet The New Principal

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast includes an interview with new Central Middle School Principal Dr. Joe Zampillo, a "Margarita Crawl" with Open Outcry & upcoming local festivals and events! Dr. Joe Zampill...

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July 24, 2022

A Show Full Of Tacos

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast has a trip to the EP Driving Range at 50-Acre Park, a new local restaurant review and village events for all ages! Glenn Pniewski of the Evergreen Park Recreation Departmen...

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July 18, 2022

District 124 Already Gearing Up For Fall

Evergreen Park School District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland sits down to talk about the upcoming Back To School Bash. She also explains how needs are addressed at each school and her outlook for the future at Central...

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July 10, 2022

Here Comes A Carnival

As the MHR Carnival nears we sit down with Father James Hyland and Chris Brett of Most Holy Redeemer to learn why it was delayed, what will be at the event and why Father Hyland won't sing on stage. We are also at Music Fest ...

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July 4, 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 C...

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June 26, 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...

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June 19, 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 P...

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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 f...

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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, we h...

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June 5, 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 local graduates would switch p...

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May 30, 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 dow...

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May 22, 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...

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May 15, 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 and a ...

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May 8, 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...

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May 1, 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 if we can get...

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April 24, 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 21, 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 b...

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April 17, 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 street are se...

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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 Br...

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April 3, 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 wo...

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