Chris Lanuti, host of The EP Podcast, lost his voice this week due to a first encounter with COVID-19. Stuck with only his thoughts and nobody to talk to, he came up with a lot of interesting questions about the virus keeping him in bed. This episode Doctor David Beckmann…
Frank Murray joins us from the Evergreen Park Public Library with some fun (and potentially violent) events coming this month to your local library. He also is ready to take your overdue books back without taking all that money you owe. Lorraine Swanson from The Patch also stops by with…
Over 150 different local voices were heard on The EP Podcast in 2021. We heard a lot of incredible, funny, interesting and great moments. In this super-sized episode, we present The EP Podcast's 2021 Year In Review. With mayors to bagpipers to local students making a difference and more, get…
We sit down with a talented and unique student at Evergreen Park Community High School who can perform mathematical equations quicker than a calculator. We also have an additional performance from the EPCHS Madrigals, and all your holiday events and programs as Christmas approaches. Brought to you by The First…
The EPCHS Madrigals stop by to sing traditional and not-so-traditional holiday music. Listen to this great group of Evergreen Park teenagers, and find out how you can see them perform live. Rich Daniels joins us to talk about an upcoming free concert from his City Lights Orchestra. Find out how…
Mayor Kelly Burke answers our questions and talks about the Village of Evergreen Park. Learn about a program focusing on bringing new businesses into Evergreen Park, and how upgrades to several area parks were decided upon. Find out how EPPD and CPD work together, and why police officers are visiting…
We brought our microphone to the first-ever EPCC Money Tree Hunt and captured an amazing race between neighbors trying to find $250. Listen to the excitement, tension and clues to see if you could have won this past weekend. Plus, a simple phone call and act of kindness recently saved…
Our weekend update releases in the middle of the big EPCC $250 Money Tree Hunt, and we have a major clue for the hunters. In fact, we may have also dropped a hint for those listening closely. Get your Evergreen Park weather, news, events and more in a quick podcast…
The Dickens Christmas Festival is returning to Evergreen Park on December 4th, and we have Glenn Pniewski and Josie Donovan here with all the details. Frank Murray stops by from the Evergreen Park Public Library with a month of great holiday events and programs for all ages that you won't…
The folks behind the big Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce $250 Money Tree Hunt happening on November 27th join this episode. They have every detail you will need to compete in this village-wide treasure hunt. Is there a clue or hint already hidden in this episode? The game is afoot!…
Several members of The Stockyard Kilty Band (https://sykb.com/) stop by to talk about their 100th Anniversary Tartan Ball on November 20th. Learn how they got started, how you can also start playing the bagpipes, and what happens when you present a member with their Challenge Coin. EPCHS Mustangs Head Coach…
Evergreen Park Village Trustees Mark Marzullo and Norm Anderson have previously faced off in a trivia contest on The EP Podcast. Mark Marzullo won that contest. This time, though, Anderson has brought light-up buzzers and the will to win. Can he defeat his Evergreen Park Trivia nemesis on the field…
From a home playoff football game for the EPCHS Mustangs to Halloween festivities all over the village, our weekend update covers it all. EPCHS Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us before his team hosts a round one playoff game in Evergreen Park. Meanwhile the EPPD are looking for a suspicious…
Frank Murray, Evergreen Park Library Director, drops by with spooky fun for all ages and lots of upcoming library events, fundraising drives, and new services. The boosters for Southwest Elementary School are bringing Fall Fest to the American Legion. Learn all about it from Noreen Hayes and new village trustee…
Our weekend update covers it all and talks with EPCHS head coach Jerry Verde before the team's final regular season game for the Mustangs football team. Learn about the team's postseason outlook and how a win over Oak Lawn could really help them out. Plus, listen to all the local…
Join us at the grand opening of two new high-end ballparks at Evergreen Park Community High School just the other day, along with a street dedication for former mayor James Sexton. Jack Baker used to hang out in his dad's local Evergreen Park bakery, but now he's going to help…
There is a growing list of Evergreen Park events on Halloween weekend to talk about, plus garage sales, senior luncheons, craft shows, turkey shoots, and fundraising drives coming soon. Our weekend update covers it all and talks with EPCHS head coach Jerry Verde before a big game this weekend for…
Amy Kazin of EPCHS and Glenn Pniewski of the Village of Evergreen Park both stop by this episode with lots of events to announce for the week of Halloween. Get ready for murder mystery live theater where the ending changes every performance. Prepare yourself for parades and trick-or-treating events. Get…
Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde joins us before the final regular season home game for his 4-2 team. Meanwhile another Evergreen Park festival is planned for Halloween weekend, along with a parade. We have all of your weekend activities, news and weather too! Brought to you…
Our weeked update provides a ton of information surrounding events and happenings in Evergreen Park this weekend. The headliner may be EP's Oktoberfest, but there are also film festivals, live theater performances, free fire alarms and more for you! Plus, we have Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry…
Two local Evergreen Park moms are helping out homeless veterans, and you can help them this Saturday at Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! We will be out at the festival as well, along with a ton of fun for the whole family. All the details in this episode. Plus, Open Outcry Brewing…
Several area high schools, including EPCHS and Mother McAuley celebrate Homecoming this weekend. We have Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde back to preview the big game that follows a parade this week. Plus, a new event at the American Legion will brings some cool rides for…
Some of the most common complaints in the Village of Evergreen Park center around traffic safety. Mayor Kelly Burke joins us to discuss a new village initiative, and she asks for your help. The mayor also is excited for an upcoming village-wide celebration as she continues to enjoy her very…
The Evergreen Park High School Mustangs have broken out to a 3-0 start this season, and head football coach Jerry Verde is back on the show to chat with us. Hear why this last victory was extraordinary and why he is not in a hurry for everyone to notice his…
