The EP Podcast

From the athletic programs at Central Middle School to local Olympic Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy, sports play a huge role in Evergreen Park. We sit down with some of the folks responsible for balancing sports and education at CMS. Then enjoy some special audio of Abbey Murphy reflecting on her journey, dreams and goals long before the 2026 Winter Olympics in "30 Minutes of Good!"
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​!

Evergeen Park's own Abbey Murphy and the U.S. Women's Hockey Team go for Gold this week at the Olympics. We're taking a look at how the world is reacting to her play for Team USA. Learn all about the Office of Citizen Services as well, and prep for some great events, trips and programs you can join in "30 Minutes of Good!"
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​!

Travel to Evergreen Park's Flake Fest and see the sights and sounds from the annual event at Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink. Hear about the return of a big hockey tournament a the site and how long you can skate this season at the outdoor rink. EPCHS Wrestling Coach Ron Zimmerman also joins us to talk about his impressive program as his wrestlers attempt to go downstate in "30 Minutes of Good!"
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​!

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​!

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​!

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​!

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​!

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​!

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​!

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​!