The EP Podcast

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...

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...

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 neig...

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 late...

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! Evergr...

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! Evergr...

Dr Jenna Woodland joins us to talk about the current state of plans for a new Central Middle School and various district improvements. What's next? We also get performances from the EPCHS Madrigal Choir and stop by the Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink 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 st...

Rich Daniels talks about the upcoming "Sounds of the Season" concert event with his City Lights Orchestra and a cast of vocalists. Hear stories of Ray Charles and other famous names who have worked with Rich as he takes us behind the scenes of the annual Evergreen Park Christmas concert at Most Holy Redeemer Church. Matt Dugan, Principal of EPCHS, also joins us with new programs and areas of study...

Mayor Kelly Burke sits down to talk about local business growth, trouble at the Walmart and what is missing from her appearances on The EP Podcast. Get her personal village highlights from 2025, a look at some upcoming projects, plans for vacant space, and more in a candid "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube!  Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and aro...

Ever go to see your doctor and instead end up with the nurse practitioner? Anne Orzechowski, a nurse practitioner from OSF Little Company of Mary, let's us ask the questions you always wanted to ask in that moment. Plus, we enjoy another incredible new sandwich and wine offerring from Spoke & Vine as Frank Murray covers Evergreen Park Library events from scavenger hunts to rum tastings in "30...

The title of this episode would be VERY UNSAFE. But, so would a lot of other things people do during the holiday season! Captain Ed Dunne of the Evergreen Park Fire Department talks about common holiday mishaps and what you can do to be safe this year. Plus the Youth Department and Recreation Department join forces for a slew of events and programs his holiday season. Hear about them all in "30 Mi...

Village Trustee Mark Phelan talks football, faith and the Evergreen Park Food Pantry as Thanksgiving approaches. Many EP families need your help. Find out how you can give a little cheer this holiday season. We also visit Central Middle School to speak with some very involved students. Get a taste of student life in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube!  Get the latest news and informati...

Eileen Durkin and Jessica Belanger join us to explain how social work and counseling impacts the modern student at Evergreen Park Community High School. Hear about an upcoming food drive and projects they are working on at the school. We also talk music at the Record Shop on 95th, as they explain what many local EP businesses are doing for the holiday shopping season. Your support means everything...

Father Tom Hurley joins us after taking the reigns at Most Holy Redeemer to explain why music means so much to a congregation. Hear about the changes he has made and what his focus will be as pastor at the church he started at decades ago. And if you already thought AI was unsettling, wait until you hear the story at the end of this podcast! Video version on YouTube!  Get the latest news and infor...

The Evergreen Park Mustangs (4-5) missed the postseason, but Coach Ram sees positives and good things ahead. We wrap up the season with the head coach.   Video Version available on  The EP Podcast YouTube Channel . 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 b...

Find out why The Classmate in Evergreen Park is the best kept secret around when it comes to local holiday shopping. Try the new lunch menu at Spoke & Vine as Frank Murray announces some pretty big Evergreen Park Public Library events. It's all 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...

A big win last weekend got the Mustangs back to .500 with one game left to play. Can David beat Goliath for a playoff berth as EPCHS takes on Richards? Coach Ram joins us to discuss.    Video Version available on The EP Podcast YouTube Channel . Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park resid...

Evergreen Park School District 124 has revealed a plan to build a new central Middle School and improve all of their other school buildings. Voters are now expected to decide if the price is right for them in March. We sit down with School Board President Michael Aumiller to ask questions and get answers for you. Plus, we visit OSF Little Company of Mary to hear about some unsung heroes at the hos...

In the midst of a losing streak, Coach Ram opens up about the bigger picture when it comes to building a program at EPCHS. Get some insight into what is coming to this Mustangs program as they look ahead to Argo on Friday night.   Video Version available on The EP Podcast YouTube Channel. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay conne...

See one of Evergreen Park's newest businesses as we visit Colorful Berries at 93rd & Kedzie. Amy Kazmierowicz stops by from EPCHS to recap Fan Fest, promote an exciting new musical at the high school and talk about her role with student government. Plus, all of the happenings this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!" Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around...

After a quick start to the season, the Evergreen Park Community High School Mustangs are 3-3 with three games to go in the regular season, and they need at least two wins for a postseason berth. Coach Ram recaps a loss to Oak Lawn last Friday and looks ahead to Eisenhower and a crucial final set of games.   Video Version available on The EP Podcast YouTube Channel. Get the latest news and informat...

Welcome to Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! Take a trip around the biggest Oktoberfest the village has ever thrown with appearances by Mayor Kelly Burke, State Representative Rick Ryan, Spoke & Vine, Craic And The Carriage, Mi Amor and Kelly Kelly from the Rec Department. Check out the sights, sounds, food and music with us!   Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in...

Welcome to Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! Take a trip around the biggest Oktoberfest the village has ever thrown with appearances by Mayor Kelly Burke, State Representative Rick Ryan, Spoke & Vine, Craic And The Carriage, Mi Amor and Kelly Kelly from the Rec Department. Check out the sights, sounds, food and music with us!   Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in...

The injury bug hit the Mustangs hard last week, but they plan to rebound in a big game against Oak Lawn this Friday night. Coach Ram fills us in on the past two weeks and where his team is at going into this crucial matchup.   Video Version available on The EP Podcast YouTube Channel. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected...

As Evergreen Park prepares for the annual Oktoberfest party coming this Saturday, we sit down at Spoke & Vine to see a long-time plan come to fruition. The Librarian Frank Murray joins Chris for champagne, a celebration and some solid laughs as we also break down EVERY Halloween and October event residents of all ages can attend in the coming weeks!   Video Version also available on most podca...