The EP Podcast
Local podcast from Evergreen Park, for Evergreen Park! New weekly episodes out every Tuesday, with ”Football Friday” in the Fall!
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Evergreen Park Village Trustee Jeannie Olson reveals plans to celebrate another Olympics for hometown girl Abbey Murphy. Get the latest on village happenings, including Flake Fest and the first-ever Leprechaun Leap 5K. We are also joined by Dr. Mikaela Rico from OSF Little Company of Mary for a special medical segment aimed at taking the mystery out of menopause in "30 Minutes of Good!"
Video version on YouTube! 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!
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
EPCHS Basketball Coaches George Shimko and Mike Glennon join us to talk about the girls and boys basketball teams. Hear why the main focus is building a culture, even if one of them also has a team on the way to 20+ wins this year. We're talking Sip & Sample while eating comfort food on a cold day at Spoke & Vine with Frank Murray. Join us for a little more than "30 Minutes of Good!"
Video version on YouTube! 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!
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Get a tour of the Evergreen Park Youth Department and all that is offered to area kids. Then travel to Southeast Elementary School for a chat with principal Haley Vermeer and some special guests.
Video version on YouTube! 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!
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Village Trustee Mark Marzullo explains how Evergreen Park finances work. From income to spending and the reasoning behind it, learn how Evergreen Park works for residents. Find out how long the budget has been balanced. The answer may shock you!
Video version on YouTube! 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!
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Lieutenant Wendi Franklin of the Evergreen Park Police Department joins us to talk about current police initiatives, recent local crimes and how you can protect yourself from the bad guys. Professional Organizer Colleen Klimczak tries to give good advice for making progress in the new year as Chris explains why some people need to simply "re-apply" in 2026.
Video version on YouTube! 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!
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Enjoy our annual New Years special with clips from 2025, a champagne toast and a delicious plate from Spoke & Vine. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library joins Chris to ring in the new year in "30 Minutes of Good!"
Video version on YouTube! 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!
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Enjoy our annual New Years special with clips from 2025, a champagne toast and a delicious plate from Spoke & Vine. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library joins Chris to ring in the new year in "30 Minutes of Good!"
Video version on YouTube! 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!
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Dr Jenna Woodland joins us to talk about the current state of plans for a new Central Middle School and various district improvements. What's next? We also get performances from the EPCHS Madrigal Choir and stop by the Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink in "30 Minutes of Good!"
Video version on YouTube! 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!
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Rich Daniels talks about the upcoming "Sounds of the Season" concert event with his City Lights Orchestra and a cast of vocalists. Hear stories of Ray Charles and other famous names who have worked with Rich as he takes us behind the scenes of the annual Evergreen Park Christmas concert at Most Holy Redeemer Church. Matt Dugan, Principal of EPCHS, also joins us with new programs and areas of study available to EP students in "30 Minutes of Good!"
Video version on YouTube! 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!
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Mayor Kelly Burke sits down to talk about local business growth, trouble at the Walmart and what is missing from her appearances on The EP Podcast. Get her personal village highlights from 2025, a look at some upcoming projects, plans for vacant space, and more in a candid "30 Minutes of Good!"
Video version on YouTube! 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!