The EP Podcast

Frank Murray, Evergreen Park Library Director, drops by with spooky fun for all ages and lots of upcoming library events, fundraising drives, and new services. The boosters for Southwest Elementary School are bringing Fall Fest to the American Legion. Learn all about it from Noreen Hayes and new village trustee Jeanine Olsen. Superintendent Tom O'Malley also breaks down the upcoming test for 8th g...

Our weekend update covers it all and talks with EPCHS head coach Jerry Verde before the team's final regular season game for the Mustangs football team. Learn about the team's postseason outlook and how a win over Oak Lawn could really help them out. Plus, listen to all the local Halloween events we talk about in this episode so you don't miss out! Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Eve...

Join us at the grand opening of two new high-end ballparks at Evergreen Park Community High School just the other day, along with a street dedication for former mayor James Sexton. Jack Baker used to hang out in his dad's local Evergreen Park bakery, but now he's going to help other local businesses grow. Plus, we take in a weekday rooftop party at Open Outcry while talking about new beers being r...

There is a growing list of Evergreen Park events on Halloween weekend to talk about, plus garage sales, senior luncheons, craft shows, turkey shoots, and fundraising drives coming soon. Our weekend update covers it all and talks with EPCHS head coach Jerry Verde before a big game this weekend for the Mustangs football team. Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the a...

Amy Kazin of EPCHS and Glenn Pniewski of the Village of Evergreen Park both stop by this episode with lots of events to announce for the week of Halloween. Get ready for murder mystery live theater where the ending changes every performance. Prepare yourself for parades and trick-or-treating events. Get dressed up at FantaSciFest! There is so much to do, and you don't want to miss a thing! Brought...

Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde joins us before the final regular season home game for his 4-2 team. Meanwhile another Evergreen Park festival is planned for Halloween weekend, along with a parade. We have all of your weekend activities, news and weather too! Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is right for you AND get...

Join us from the scene of Evergreen Park's biggest party in years as we bump into all kinds of folks at The EP's Oktoberfest this past weekend. Hear from Mayor Kelly Burke, former Mayor James Sexton, local brewer Wil Turner from Open Outcry, a local adult double-dutch club, Village Trustee Mark Marzullo, the winner of our big Oktoberfest raffle, some guy yelling in the background, and more! We've...

Our weeked update provides a ton of information surrounding events and happenings in Evergreen Park this weekend. The headliner may be EP's Oktoberfest, but there are also film festivals, live theater performances, free fire alarms and more for you! Plus, we have Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde back to talk about his 4-1 team and a sneaky good road opponent they will f...

Two local Evergreen Park moms are helping out homeless veterans, and you can help them this Saturday at Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! We will be out at the festival as well, along with a ton of fun for the whole family. All the details in this episode. Plus, Open Outcry Brewing is bringing beer. We stopped by for a preview and found new indoor tables with swings for seats! Some cool cars also were...

Several area high schools, including EPCHS and Mother McAuley celebrate Homecoming this weekend. We have Evergreen Park High School's head football coach Jerry Verde back to preview the big game that follows a parade this week. Plus, a new event at the American Legion will brings some cool rides for you to check out. We also have a preview of Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest on October 2nd and everyth...

Some of the most common complaints in the Village of Evergreen Park center around traffic safety. Mayor Kelly Burke joins us to discuss a new village initiative, and she asks for your help. The mayor also is excited for an upcoming village-wide celebration as she continues to enjoy her very busy role. Our friend Pyeisha Allen of the EP Youth Department checks in with some great programs available...

The Evergreen Park High School Mustangs have broken out to a 3-0 start this season, and head football coach Jerry Verde is back on the show to chat with us. Hear why this last victory was extraordinary and why he is not in a hurry for everyone to notice his team. Our weekend update has fundraising car washes, a big softball tournament, your weather forecast, plus upcoming theater and village event...

This past weekend the Most Holy Redeemer grounds along 95th street were packed for a huge outdoor party. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good" recorded at the MHR Men's Club BBQ Bash. We chat with rib cooking teams, neighbors, friends and some noteworthy public figures like Mayor Kelly Burke and Village Trustee Norm Anderson. John Brand of Open Outcry Brewing Company also poured free beer from our comp...

The Evergreen Park High School Mustangs are 2-0 in dominating fashion, and head coach Jerry Verde checks in for his weekly preview of yet another home game. Mayor Kelly Burke is meeting local residents in Kennedy Park, and she has just announced a new Safe Driving campaign. Saturday will be packed with events like the village-wide garage sale and the MHR Men's Club's 9th Annual BBQ Bash. Come visi...

After Labor Day each year Evergreen Park launches into week after week of local events, festivals, parties and fun. We have everything you need to know as the village-wide garage sale and a fall tradition at Most Holy Redeemer will headline this week. We also visit with the Evergreen Park American Legion. They have a brand new FREE family event featuring cool cars and motorcycles near the end of S...

There is so much going on this weekend in Evergreen Park! A silver medalist returned home to a parade of neighbors, EPPD squads and EPFD trucks! We have a leper walking the streets of The EP. We also have head coach Jerry Verde of the Evergreen Park Mustangs sitting at 1-0 and ready to go this weekend on the football field. And we have everything happening locally this weekend! Brought to you by ...

Those who have served also stay very active in our local community. Meet a vet who is also an award-winning chef! He is now bringing his talents to our local brewery. Author and veteran Eric Herrera also returns to the show to talk about an upcoming memorial softball tournament with fun for the whole family. We also have all the local news, events and info you need in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Br...

The latest news, events and weather are inside of this quick Weekend Update. High School Football is back with a full season, and Evergreen Park Mustangs Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to preview the season and this weekend's matchup. Sara Klein from AAA also gives us the scoop on a huge kid-friendly Touch-A-Truck event this Saturday. Before you make your plans, hear all of your options this week...

As the kiddos head back to school, the Evergreen Park Library has a ton of events and resources to kick their year off right! Library Director Frank Murray returns to the show to talk escape rooms, book squirrels, live bats and more. Chris and his wife Erika also recap the unexpected week that COVID got into their house. Plus, we've got so much going on around Evergreen Park to tell you about in j...

It finally happened. The three children in the house that produces The EP Podcast all caught COVID-19. Join host Chris Lanuti and his special guest Dr David Beckmann of Evergreen Park's Family First Medical Group for an eye-opening look at what it is like when COVID finally gets into your home. In an informative and entertaining episode, learn how it really goes down in an episode dedicated to loc...

Evergreen Park will have an Oktoberfest this fall, and we have Josie Donovan from the Recreation Department joining us with those plans and everything else on tap over the next few months. Meawhile we also check in to see if Glenn Pniewski has locked down Tom Hanks for his Vintage Typewriter Type-In, which is only days away. Ben Belton is also back to talk about multiverses and even more Hollywood...

The latest news, events and weather are inside of this quick Weekend Update. Hollywood Insider Ben Belton tells you what is new, and what you should watch at the movies this weekend. Plus, there are upcoming events in Evergreen Park you won't want to miss. Meanwhile we ask a burning question for most homeowners in The EP. Before you make your plans, hear all of your options this weekend! Brought t...

As many local residents are on the water this summer, local friend Tom Mullally of the Coast Guard Auxillary stops in to give some tips and tell some stories. Once again Chris sacrificed himself on the altar of sports for his 16" softball team. Find out what he hurt this time. Plus, John Brand brings beers for the ladies from Open Outcry Brewing Company at 10934 S Western Avenue! Brought to you by...

Following a record-breaking weekend for the MHR Carnival in the heart of Evergreen Park, we bring bring in guests with all kinds of local buzz just for you. District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland and D124 Foundation President Linda Panico first sit down to announce the return of The Back To School Bash. Get the date, details and amount of foam expected to fill the CMS parking lot. Then Gle...

On a special edition of The Weekend Update, we block out all of the noise to get a real look at recent issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic from a local perspective. In an eye-opening interview, our resident Evergreen Park physician Doctor David Beckmann calms unnecessary fears. Listen as he breaks down what is really going on when it comes to the Delta variant and vaccines. Plus, listen as he...