Episodes

53 minutes ago
Summertime In Evergreen Park
53 minutes ago
53 minutes ago
The Village of Evergreen Park has super-sized their Free Summer Concert Series with new local bands, food trucks, ice cream and cocktails. Get the lineup and the details so you don't miss the party all summer long. We have the scoop on this year's Independence Day Parade as well. Plus, hear from some of the great vendors at this year's Farmers Market as we take a tour!
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Tuesday May 27, 2025
The Inevitable Fate of Central Middle School
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Evergreen Park's Central Middle School is about to turn 100 years old and the building has some serious issues. District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland discusses how a task force of community members and architects looked into solutions and concluded the only real solution was a new Central Middle School building. Hear about the building tour that shocked our host. We're also at Spoke & Vine with Frank Murray to find out how you can sit above him on the Evergreen Park Library Board while we snack on shrimp with an excellent wine pairing.
Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com!

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Flight Of The Drones
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
This special edition of The EP Podcast is available in audio and video format on nearly all podcast players and YouTube as we fly drones with the Evergreen Park Police Department. Find out why a new drone unit exists and what they use these high tech devices for in the skies above us. We also get a pickleball lesson at Duffy Park 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 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com!

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Audio Only Version of "Flight Of The Drones"
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Just in case you are using Spotify or want to avoid our special edition video podcast this week, here is just the audio as we fly drones with the Evergreen Park Police Department. Find out why a new drone unit exists and what they use these high tech devices for in the skies above us. We also get a pickleball lesson at Duffy Park 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 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com!

Tuesday May 13, 2025
No Fighting!
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Can a local high school really get through an entire year with no fighting? EPCHS is about to do it...unless we just jinxed them. Principal Matt Dugan joins us for a very interesting year in review from your community high school. We also look out for your health with a Stroke Awareness Month segment from OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital. Do you think you could host The EP Podcast? Time to prove it!
Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com!

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Music And Your Mental Health
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
A fun episode of The EP Podcast kicks off at the very cool Record Shop on 95th, where they have fun events to announce. Hear the story of their popular window displays and listen as they try to build us the perfect record collection starter kit. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month and our good friends from OSF Little Company of Mary are here to assist. If you have ever considered therapy, this eye-opening and honest conversation is worth the listen!
Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com!

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Flowers, Tamales, Books and Rosé
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
The Evergreen Park Farmers Market turns 20 this year and kicks on on Thursday 5/1/25! The folks behind a market that will be bigger and better than ever before tell us who will be there, what is special in 2025 and what they spend their money on at Yukich Field every Thursday from May thru October. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library drinks rosé with us at Spoke & Vine as we sample a new menu item. How many drinks does it take before this episode becomes a verison of "Drunk History"? You'll have to listen to find out.
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Friday Apr 25, 2025
Woori Taekwondo (Video Short)
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 3/18/25 podcast episode. We visit with Woori Taekwondo in Evergreen Park to find some great benefits to learning the martial art from Master Kim.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
The Record Shop On 95th (Video Short)
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 12/10/24 podcast episode. We're visiting The Record Shop on 95th to learn about Evergreen Park's newest storefront. Find out why record stores are making a comeback and why you should consider going retro.
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Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
La Michoacana de Daniel (Video Short)
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 1/7/25 podcast episode. We visit with a tasty brand new spot along 95th Street in La Michoacana de Daniel. Learn how one local Evergreen Park family is bringing authentic, handmade delights from Mexico to your neighborhood.
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