The EP Podcast

MORE Of The 2026 Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade

Watch the back half of this year's Evergreen Park Independence Parade with interviews on and around the parade route. Plus, we sit down and try for the first time a new sandwich coming to the menu at Spoke & Vine as we celebrate their 3-year anniversary with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library.
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

MORE Of The 2026 Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade (AUDIO ONLY)

This is the AUDIO ONLY version of the 2026 Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade. The video version can be found on most podcast players, YouTube and theEPpodcast.com.
Watch the back half of this year's Evergreen Park Independence Parade with interviews on and around the parade route. Plus, we sit down and try for the first time a new sandwich coming to the menu at Spoke & Vine as we celebrate their 3-year anniversary with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library.
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

The 2026 Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade

Follow this year's Evergreen Park Independence Parade with interviews on and around the parade route. Hear from Mayor Kelly Burke, your Village Trustees, Olympian Abbey Murphy, State Representative Rick Ryan and a host of others. Celebrate an Evergreen Park tradition with us!
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

The 2026 Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade (AUDIO ONLY)

This is the AUDIO ONLY version of the 2026 Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade. The video version can be found on most podcast players, YouTube and theEPpodcast.com.
Follow this year's Evergreen Park Independence Parade with interviews on and around the parade route. Hear from Mayor Kelly Burke, your Village Trustees, Olympian Abbey Murphy, State Representative Rick Ryan and a host of others. Celebrate an Evergreen Park tradition with us!
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Our 2026 Favorites In Evergreen Park So Far

Take a look back at some of the fun we've had in the first half of 2026 with clips from several different locations and conversations with Mayor Kelly Burke, Village Clerk Kelly Duffy, Pyeisha Allen of the Youth Department and Olympic Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy. Catch up on what you may have missed and discover a great start to our year on The EP Podcast!
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

It's All About Music And Comfort

It may be summer, but the musicians at Evergreen Park Community High School are busy. Get the highlights and upcoming performances from Choir Director Logan Scalf, who takes you from Disney performances to the Independence Day Parade and beyond! Then "Meet The Neighbors" as we sit down with a well-established local EP business that you may not know much about. Check out Hayat Home Medical Equipment and find out why Evergreen Park is lucky to be their their home.
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Trustee Carol Kyle Gets Social

Evergreen Park Village Trustee Carol Kyle invites us to to Evergreen Social for a chat about her side of Kedzie and what makes The EP unique. Kelly Kelly has us over to the the Recreation Department as a very busy summer kicks off.
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Sangria Is Just An Adult Smoothie, Right?

Track and Field takes center stage at EPCHS, and we have two coaches finishing up successful seasons on this episode. Drink some sangria at Spoke & Vine and win big prizes for all age groups (including adults) with the biggest summer reading push ever from the Evergreen Park Public Library!
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

A New Plan For A New Central Middle School

District 124 Superintendent Dr Jenna Woodland announces her recommendation to put a new Central Middle School on the November ballot. Hear the adjusted plan that cuts initial property tax increases by half of the first proposal from District 124, and find out what you will get for your money. Health Inspector Geoff Layhe also explains that the rat problem in Evergreen Park is improving, but the fight continues.
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Sub Sandwiches And Suddenly Full Houses

We find a new Evergreen Park business at 99th & Pulaski as The Submarine Factory replaces a long-time eatery. Find out what this family-run business hopes to bring to The EP. And we are preparing you for a summer of children with no school with our resident professional organizer. Hopefully these tips will help you survive the next few months!
Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. 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 Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!