The EP Podcast

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...

It may be summer, but the musicians at Evergreen Park Community High School are busy. Get the highlights and upcoming performances from Choir Director Logan Scalf, who takes you from Disney performances to the Independence Day Parade and beyond! Then "Meet The Neighbors" as we sit down with a well-established local EP business that you may not know much about. Check out Hayat Home Medical Equipmen...

Evergreen Park Village Trustee Carol Kyle invites us to to Evergreen Social for a chat about her side of Kedzie and what makes The EP unique. Kelly Kelly has us over to the the Recreation Department as a very busy summer kicks off. 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 Pa...

Track and Field takes center stage at EPCHS, and we have two coaches finishing up successful seasons on this episode. Drink some sangria at Spoke & Vine and win big prizes for all age groups (including adults) with the biggest summer reading push ever from the Evergreen Park Public Library! Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest news and infor...

District 124 Superintendent Dr Jenna Woodland announces her recommendation to put a new Central Middle School on the November ballot. Hear the adjusted plan that cuts initial property tax increases by half of the first proposal from District 124, and find out what you will get for your money. Health Inspector Geoff Layhe also explains that the rat problem in Evergreen Park is improving, but the fi...

We find a new Evergreen Park business at 99th & Pulaski as The Submarine Factory replaces a long-time eatery. Find out what this family-run business hopes to bring to The EP. And we are preparing you for a summer of children with no school with our resident professional organizer. Hopefully these tips will help you survive the next few months! Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF...

Check out the Evergreen Park Police Department's ATV unit in action, and hear about their focus this summer. We also get updates on eBike and eScooter rule enforcement, learn when to call 9-1-1, and learn what those green community service units provide to Evergreen Park. Plus, we visit the EP Youth Department for some incredible seasonal programs you want to sign your kids up for ASAP! Video vers...

Village Trustee Jim McQuillan joins the show for the first time ever to talk about the hardest buildings to fill with new business, and the key to a healthy Evergreen Park. Local author Zachary Jeffries talks about his newest book release, an adult novel centered around Chicago pizza parlors and fantasy creatures. Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the l...

Sit down with the priest who brought two Evergreen Park parishes together as Father Benedykt Pazdan talks about an intricate past few years for St Gianna. Plus, a major announcement concerning Queen of Martyrs. Then we travel to Spoke & Vine for the new dessert you need to try and a busy May for the Evergreen Park Public Library. Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company...

Northeast Elementary School Principal Carrie Berry drops by to explain why her school "Goes for the Gold" and to let us in on all of the great things her students have been doing this year. Tom Elliot of the EP Chamber of Commerce talks local business and events for everyone as well in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest n...

Evergreen Park Building Commissioner Hugh McGivern tells us what you should know before that big project or house sale. Learn a little about the Building Department. And a group of parents support their local school with a Day of Giving. Find out how you can lend your support in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest news and...

Village Clerk Kelly Duffy sits down for a paloma and some village happenings at the Mi Amor bar. Principal Matt Dugan and Internship Coordinator Terence Masterson tell us how they continue to expand their student internsip programs at EPCHS. Some of these kids are getting a fast track to their future career! Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest...

Meet a young lady from Southwest Elementary looking to become " America's Most Artistic Kid !" Theia lives with a rare genetic syndrome that is attempting to steal her vision, but somehow creates art every day. Hear her story and find out how you can help her raise funds for Blood Cancer United. We're also eating the best meatballs in town with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Library as he tell...

All the fun from the 1st Annual Leprechaun Leap and all the good in Evergreen Park wrapped up in a podcast just for you.  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 w...

What says the true start of Spring more than St Patrick's Day and the return of baseball? (Ignore the snow.) We start at Porter Cullens, where Evergreen Park will celebrate all things Irish and community. We then talk baseball with EPCHS managers Andrew Massey and Michelle Vucsko in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OSF Little Company of Mary . Get the latest news...

Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke answers questions about local business growth, the state of 95th Street and why village real estate sells so quickly. We also get her advice for anyone interested in public office as she tells us how she got started. Prep for the Leprechaun Leap as we enjoy a glass of wine at Spoke & Vine in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube!  Brought to you by  OS...

Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy joins us after she returns to the United States to talk about her Olympic experience, living rent-free in the heads of Canadians and the love she felt from Evergreen Park over the past few weeks. Then chow down on the "Big John" and sip some wine as Frank Murray of the Evergeen Park Public Library joins us at Spoke & Vine in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on You...

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 Y...

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 ....

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...

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 vers...