The EP Podcast

Following the passing of a $68M bond referendum to build a new Central Middle School, we are joined by District 124 Board President Michael Aumiller and Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland for reaction, a timeline for construction and a look at what is next. While they cue the music in celebration, Evergreen Park Community High School's music program is also celebrating success as they prepare for an upcoming concert and holiday fun!
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A shocking finish to the EPCHS Mustangs' 2026 season doesn't reduce the success of the program this year. Head Coach Jim Ramazinski wraps up the year, talks about his program in Year 4 and looks ahead to the offseason.
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While this episode was released on Election Day, the vote we are setting up has nothing to do with politics! After a more than two year hiatus, it is the return of "The Battle of Evergreen Park!" New rules, qualifiers, nominations and voting structure are explained as we sit with the defending champions and ask which new places will get your votes Have you been to every food/drink/desert place in The EP? It may be time to go exploring with us!
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Coach Ram talks about scouting in-person this past weekend after watching Dixon, and gives us a preview of a huge playoff matchup this week for the Evergreen Park Mustangs. 
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Mayor Kelly Burke stops by with updates including new businesses coming to 95th Street, ways that the Village supports local school districts, and how local residents will get a fee removal due to a budget surplus! Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library also helps us find things for kids to do after school as we talk to Spoke & Vine about a few adult ideas.
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The Evergreen Park Mustangs finished very strong in their regular season and now enter the IHSA Class 4A postseason with a 7-seed and a first round bye. Coach Ram talks about the new playoff format, how his football team is preparing and reveals some pretty big individual honors for several Mustangs.
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Learn about the latest efforts to pass a YES vote on a new Central Middle School as early voting begins this week. One Evergreen Park couple gives their reasons for supporting the measure. Plus, we check out Hilltop Animal Hospital. Hear how a single mom raised her kids while caring for area pets at this longstanding family business.
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Another big win for the EPCHS Mustangs and Senior Night awaits them this Friday. Coach Ram breaks down a victory over Argo and previews their final regular season matchup at home against Eisenhower. Postseason seeding and momentum building are both on the line for a team on the rise.
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Amy Kazin stops by to tell us about the powerful EPCHS performance of "She Kills Monsters" coming on October 22nd and 23rd. EPCHS and the Evergreen Park Recreation Department have several Halloween events before the big day where your kids can stock up on candy and get a free pumpkin! Kelly Kelly also has the schedule for Christmas concerts and visits from Santa so you can plan ahead this year!
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The Evergreen Park Mustangs continue to impress this season, and head Coach Jim Ramazinski joins us again to talk about a 41-0 victory last weekend before they take on Argo for their last road game of the regular season. With a postseason berth locked up, how will this team finish out their final two games?
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