The EP Podcast

Get a look at the sights, sounds, tastes and fun at this year's Evergreen Park Octoberfest! The biggest fest yet brought more than you've ever seen before on a beautiful day in The EP. Hear from Mayor Kelly Burke, Trustee Mark Marzullo, Village Clerk Kelly Duffy and more as we visit vendor tents and Evergreen Park restaurant stands in this extended episode! Video version on YouTube!  Brought to yo...

Coach Ram breaks down an overtime loss to Oak Lawn for his 4-2 Mustangs and talks about the way his defense rose to a big challenge on the ground. With two close losses on their record to very good football teams, the Mustangs now go on the road for two weeks starting with Bremen as they attempt to get back in the win column. Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary...

We sit down with Jack Pesce to get the story of Rosangela's Pizza (and a few other stories) over one of their classic pies. Get the secret to becoming an iconic south side location in Evergreen Park. Before that, hear how Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library is taking your suggestions for improvements while we try a new pinsa and some refreshing wine at Spoke & Vine! Video version...

The EPCHS Mustangs won another close game last weekend, and set up a marquee conference matchup for Homecoming against Oak Lawn. Coach Ram breaks down a 14-13 victory last Friday as his team gets ready for a big game in Evergreen Park. 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 Evergree...

As the vote approaches to determine if a new Central Middle School will be built in Evergreen Park, meet the group of residents who want you to say "Yes" in November. Find out which groups they need to convince and what they want you to consider. Plus, Breast Cancer Awareness month is nearly upon us. Find out how early detection matters and hear about a local event that will provide screening. Vid...

An exciting finish with a few perfect bounces produced a big with for Coach Jim Ramazinski's Mustangs this past Friday. We review a thriller as Coach Ram's team heads to Reavis for a Saturday affair. 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 ne...

Experience the Memorial 9/11 Event hosted at Evergreen Park Community High School as much of the student body ran or walked for the fallen heroes of that day. Learn out how your local high school has educated this generation about the day everything changed, and find out why kids born well after that day felt the need to come together on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. Video version on YouTube!  Bro...

A close loss last weekend shows a Mustangs program on the rise and Head Coach Jim Ramazinski joins us to talk it over. Coach Ram then previews an important matchup versus Shepard as EPCHS memorializes the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 pre-game in Evergreen Park. Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on...

Village Trustee Mark Phelan sits down in our new studios to talk about the Evergreen Park Food Pantry and some pet projects. We also get the lowdown on trips and events put on by the Office of Citizen Services. The Sound of Music is also coming later this month, and you won't want to miss this performance! Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest ne...

The Mustangs won big in Week 2 and it gave Coach Ram a chance to give experience and opportunity to a lot of his players. Now conference play begins for EPCHS. What can we expect from their first road game against Richards? 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 s...

Our new podcast studio is starting to take shape, so get a sneak preview as we hang with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library and sip some vino from Spoke & Vine. The power of your library card is more than just books! Then we re-visit OSF CompleteCare 55+ at 99th & Western to check in on this new way of providing health care just one year after it opened in Evergreen Park. Vi...

Coach Ram talks about an opening week victory for the 1-0 EPCHS Mustangs and looks ahead to a Week 2 matchup versus Longwood. Learn how the team is approaching a season with new postseason parameters, and why their coach wants them to start fast this week. Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on i...

EPCHS Principal Matt Dugan joins us to kick of another school year with upgraded facilities, fan festivals, a positive student base and the importance of knowing your history. We also celebrate 10 years of the Happy Bark Dog Park with the current and past Evergreen Park Village Clerk with the story of its creation and some happy pups in costume. Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Li...

The EPCHS Mustangs kick off another exciting high school football season at home on Friday night (8/21) and Head Coach Jim Ramazinski is back on The EP Podcast every week to talk about his team. Get a full season preview of Mustangs Football as we kick off the 2026 season! Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest news and information concerning ever...

We spend time in the Evergreen Park Fire Department Training Center with Captain Ed Dunne as he shows off four very special life-saving classes available to the public. Pick up a few important pointers and techniques in this podcast, and then sign up to learn how to save a life with EPFD. Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest news and information...

Michael Aumiller, President of Evergreen Park School District 124, joins us as the school board votes to place their proposal for a new Central Middle School on the November 3rd ballot. We talk about the proposal, the impact on Evergreen Park residents, and why the board sees their plan as the best option. Find out what happens between now and November. Plus, learn even more after you listen at d1...

So how did Evergreen Park do with Summer Reading in 2026? Looks like you earned a huge outdoor party at the Evergreen Park Public Library this weekend! Frank Murray joins us from Spoke & Vine as we sample another new dish and gives you details about the festivities! Then learn about Christmas Without Cancer, an incredible charity born in Evergreen Park. Their biggest event of the year is appro...

The food trucks returned to Evergreen Park last week for one of the best events of the year. Join us for Picnic In The Park: Food Truck Fest as we get help from a few celebrity food tasters. Evergreen Park came together for a big party, and it was so much fun! Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest news and information concerning everything going...

Mayor Kelly Burke and Village Clerk Kelly Duffy join us from the Evergreen Park Farmers Market as it continues to grow every year. Catch up on what is new in the village, preview upcoming events like the Food Truck Fest & find out why it is important for village officials and departments to meet the public at the Farmers Market.  Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company...

Gavin Yeaman of Evergreen Park Public Works joins us to discuss large ongoing village projects and response to sudden storms. We visit your American Legion and learn about an upcoming fest you won't want to miss! Presented from EPCOT. 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...

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 lat...

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 celebr...

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 e...

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....

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...