The EP Podcast

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast has a trip to the EP Driving Range at 50-Acre Park, a new local restaurant review and village events for all ages! Glenn Pniewski of the Evergreen Park Recreation Department & Community Center joins us to talk about an upcoming food truck festival in Klein (Circle) Park, an Ice Cream Social for grandparents and grandkids, the village-wide "Memor...

Evergreen Park School District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland sits down to talk about the upcoming Back To School Bash. She also explains how needs are addressed at each school and her outlook for the future at Central Middle School. We are tasting a new German Pilsner at Open Outcry as they produce their first lager nearby. Pyeisha Allen of the Youth Department also checks in with some fun...

As the MHR Carnival nears we sit down with Father James Hyland and Chris Brett of Most Holy Redeemer to learn why it was delayed, what will be at the event and why Father Hyland won't sing on stage. We are also at Music Fest this past weekend listening to live bands and hanging with neighbors in Evergreen Park. Two new winners for free golf at the EPCC Golf outing on 8/5 are also selected in "30 M...

Listen to Evergreen Park's Independence Day Parade as it happened on July 1st. Guests and audio includes Mayor Kelly Burke, Grand Marshall & Olympian Abbey Murphy, the Evergreen Park Community High School Marching Band, the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band, the Open Outcry truck delivering a live band in the back, EPCC President Sara Klein from AAA, Frank Murray of the EP Library, the Evergreen Park S...

The big Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade returns this Friday, and we have a few of the participants on this episode. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library has magicians, stuffed animals that come to life and spy training this month. Just don't ask him to throw out free library books at the parade! John Brand of Open Outcry helps out our youngest local entrepreneur with some tips...

We have non-stop entertainment and local information on this episode of The EP Podcast. Amy Kazin joins us from EPCHS with performances of Willy Wonka Junior coming soon. Glenn Pniewski tells us what happened to "Day In The Park" and the new dates for his theater production. A local kid starts his own company, and the award-winning First National Bank of Evergreen Park has some new tools and advic...

Sara Klein, President of the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce, returns with an upcoming BBQ event, Friday morning breakfast fun and summer golf for everyone in the community. We also have a special guest who joins us with free entries into the EPCC Golf Outing on August 5th at Fountain Hills. And if you are saddened that the expected MHR Carnival is now pushed back to late July, we have a new ev...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, we go deep into what it takes to start a local business. After Mayor Kelly Burke recently told us that residents were very interested in seeing a brewery come to Evergreen Park, we have John Brand from Open Outcry candidly breaking down the good and bad of brewing beer for a living. Plus we talk about the new craze that may be following craft breweries......

The world hasn't been easy on kids over the past few years, and a local Evergreen Park location is looking to help them with yoga and more. You may even like it too! We also learn who a group of local graduates would switch places with if given the chance. There's also local events, offers, news and killer roller coasters. It's all in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by  The First National Ban...

As summer officially begins after the Memorial Day Weekend, we have loads of fun activities and offerings from Evergreen Park's Recreation Department, Youth Department and Office of Citizen Services. Glenn Pniewski breaks down everything from camps to performances to adult field trips to concerts in the park. Our friend John Brand also stops into our bar for beers and laughs. Smile. We have your "...

After residents expressed concerns over a new development of townhouses proposed for the southwest quadrant of Evergreen Park, Mayor Kelly Burke answers all of our questions before an upcoming public meeting at EPCHS. We also meet an Evergreen Park couple who started a hot sauce company with peppers grown in various EP backyards. Mayor Burke also has some fun events, programs and a tease for an ex...

Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library visits again, but this time he has plans for EP families to camp out under the stars in 50 Acre Park. Get the details and also hear about new services, wildlife animals and a mini-marathon that the library also has for you! John Brand of Open Outcry Brewing announces a new brewery dog that he didn't get to name. He will tell the story over a new be...

Local author Z Jeffries announces the title of his first book in a science fiction trilogy surrounding the adventures of a 13-yr old Evergreen Park boy. Learn about his books for middle school kids and older that started with the "Hide & Seek Chronicles." Local artist Dan Doyle is creating art lessons with practical applications for kids at the Youth Department. Learn about his next offerings as w...

The theme of 2022 may be "The Return" as everything seems to be back. We are joined by one of the new organizers of the returning MHR Trivia Night, which had become an established great time for years. Let's see if we can get some hints to help listeners (and our host) in the contest on May 13th. We also have Girl Scouts cleaning parks, a new village government internship to talk about and an afte...

The Evergreen Park Recreation Department has a few options for Summer Camps, and it sounds like the perfect thing for your kids. We hear all of their upcoming events and plans from Josie Donovan, plus Glenn Pniewski has a few organized day trips that people of all ages can take in the coming months. We also check out EPCHS substitute teacher Jim Pender's incredible collection of White Sox pictures...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast we sit down 1-on-1 with Dr. David Beckmann to talk about weight loss, exercise, red meat, drinking and more. Listen as the local doctor explains simple exercise techniques that work better than long hours atthe gym. Find out just how much alcohol you can drink, and the types of foods that fix nagging medical issues the most. It's the weight-loss episode of...

Evergreen Park is now "Tree City USA" and we have one of the folks who worked hard to get that distinction for the village. Gavin Yeaman explains why the village plants so many trees and how the trees along your street are selected. We learn about a few offerings for residents that we didn't know about. Mayor Kelly Burke and EPCC President Sara Klein also take on some local doctors in head-to-head...

Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library has all kinds of events coming up including Earth Day activities, an appearance by actor/author Nick Offerman & stuff to keep your teenagers busy. We discover an event with Brookfield Zoo has also demonstrated the need for more monkeys in the library. Learn more and discover all April has to offer this area in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you b...

Local Evergreen Park business owner Reid Nuttall unveils a new Evergreen Park Economic Development Advisory Group looking to bring desired businesses to the area. He talks about a SURVEY you can take right now asking "what would you like in Evergreen Park?" There is also a new, trendy location coming to The EP. Reid tells us all about the new venture he and his wife Bridget are opening up very soo...

Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce President Sara Klein returns with upcoming new events like boat parties with fireworks. Find out what Sara and the mayor do when they visit a home and nobody answers the door. John Dahlke of the Evergreen Park Food Pantry tells us that business is picking up, and that means he needs your help. Plus, we learn how to make great social media posts with Open Outcry's...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke spends time talking about new pilot programs coming to the village to promote traffic safety. Learn about local construction, abandoned properties, the process of planning 4th of July Weekend celebrations and more. We also ask her some questions as our local State Representative and hear her advice to first-time candidates...

Evergreen Park card sharks will be gathering this weekend for a big Texas Hold'em tournament. We sit down with the organizer and talk cards, strategy and how you may be able to join the game. Pyeisha Allen of the EP Youth Department also chats with us about current events available to area kids, as well as some upcoming activities for Spring Break and summertime.  Brought to you by  The First Nati...

On this Weekend Edition of The EP Podcast, we chat with Eileen Durkin about a group of teens at Evergreen Park Community High School who are trying to get aid to Ukraine. Hear all about their efforts and how you can help. Then listen closely as we break down weekend weather and events for another group of EPCHS students trying to help folks here in Evergreen Park. Plus, some bonus audio from the S...

This week we are snacking on unique southern-style cakes from Evergreen Park's newest business, Kesha's Kake Boutique. Learn exactly what a cakery is, and then learn all about the Evergreen Park Baseball Club with Tim Lyons. The EPBC is bigger and better than ever! We'll chat about the rewarding and frustrating parts of coaching youth baseball. We also take a trip to Open Outcry and design a custo...

The "Fourth Biggest Draw" on The EP Podcast, Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library, returns to reveal that he is running his own parade directly against this year's South Side Irish Parade. Tune in as Frank also helps us break down every possible thing you can do in Evergreen Park this month. Plus, check out the South Side Irish Parade pre-party with Parade Chairman Don Larisey as Sout...