The EP Podcast

We visit with a tasty brand new spot along 95th Street in La Michoacana de Daniel. Learn how one local Evergreen Park family is bringing authentic, handmade delights from Mexico to your neighborhood. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library also has events and programs for all ages as we prepare for Spoke & Vine to take us to Australia. Brought to you by  The First National Bank of...

For another year you joined The EP Podcast to hear about everything going on in Evergreen Park. Now enjoy some of the most listened-to interviews of the past year. Village Trustee Carol Kyle made her first appearance. We heard the reasons behind the rat problem. A local baseball team went to an international World Series. The guy who cleans your streets told some fun stories. Your water quality wa...

The EPCHS Madrigals visit our studios for a quick Christmas treat. Our next full episode releases on New Year's Eve to celebrate the year that was 2024. Until then, enjoy some song in our special video release! Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and aroun...

Get your kids ready to play hockey at a ridiculously low price and enjoy a new season at the Daniel V Capuano Ice Rink in Evergreen Park. We've got the guys who run the show breaking down a new season of outdoor fun on the ice. We also have the kids from Northwest Elementary School singing you through the holidays. Hear from their principal and enjoy their show in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to...

We're visiting The Record Shop on 95th to learn about Evergreen Park's newest storefront. Find out why record stores are making a comeback and why you should consider going retro. Megan Schillo of EPCHS takes us through the unique way students get opportunities with non-traditional curriculum, and announces several new classes for Evergreen Park students. Brought to you by  The First National Bank...

Just in time for the holidays, we have the third installment of Evergreen Park Trustees Mark Marzullo and Norm Anderson facing off in Trustee Trivia. Can Norm finally get a victory or will Mark continue his unbeaten streak? Also hear from both about their December plans and holiday traditions. We're also sitting down with some surgeons from OSF Little Company of Mary to learn how they do what they...

It's the Holiday Season, so whoop-dee-doo and dickory-dock and we have all of the big events from festivals to concerts to sips and samples for you to get on your calendar for the whole family! Join us for a tour of what's to come in Evergreen Park from Thanksgiving to Christmas! Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is right for you today! Get the l...

Principal Scott Liska of Southwest Elementary School brings several of his teachers with him to talk about big accomplishments at the school. From the youngest levels to the older ones, teachers are working together and it has paid off. Cook County Commissioner John Daley also stops by to talk about his role in the lives of Evergreen Park residents and how you can benefit from county programs. Bro...

For the first time on The EP Podcast, we sit down with Lt. Wendi Franklin of the Evergreen Park Police Department to ask questions about crime, traffic, how they deploy officers, what the public can do to help themselves and how you can join the force. Learn about your local police department like you never have before. We also sit down with EPCHS Assistant Principal Rob McCarthy and learn that hi...

Welcome a new business located along Western Avenue at The Plaza: Club Pilates! We're learning about their style of classes and why you should consider their group workouts. We also visit OSF Little Company of Mary to talk about hospice care. It isn't what you think, and they're leading their field bringing the best to your loved ones. Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! ...

A losing season was not in the plans, but Coach Jim Ramazinski took positives from a 3-6 season for the EPCHS Mustangs. Turnaround can come quick in 2025. Coach Ram outlines what will accelerate the program as he preps for the offseason. Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning every...

A losing season was not in the plans, but Coach Jim Ramazinski took positives from a 3-6 season for the EPCHS Mustangs. Turnaround can come quick in 2025. Coach Ram outlines what will accelerate the program as he preps for the offseason. Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning every...

State Senator Bill Cunningham spends time with us talking about his exciting former job with the Cook County Sheriff's Office, the biggest issues he hears about in Evergreen Park, why property taxes are different in Illinois and how a program for this area is giving some money back to homeowners. Frank Murray shares some laughs and fun November events at the Evergreen Park Public Library while we...

The EPCHS Mustangs (3-5) ran into a superior Richards team that ended their playoff hopes. That doesn't mean the season is over. It's all about ending on a high note and playing spoiler at Argo this Friday night and Coach Ram and his boys will be ready! Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information...

The EPCHS Mustangs (3-5) ran into a superior Richards team that ended their playoff hopes. That doesn't mean the season is over. It's all about ending on a high note and playing spoiler at Argo this Friday night and Coach Ram and his boys will be ready! Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information...

Evergreen Park residents saw property tax increases, and a lot of that money goes to your local public schools. So how does this all work? We have a panel that includes District 231 Superintendent Dr. Michael Riordan, District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland, District 231 Board of Education President Mary Zofkie and District 124 Board of Education Vice President Michael Aumiller. Learn how p...

The EPCHS Mustangs (3-4) pulled off an upset at Reavis to keep their postseason hopes alive! We sit down with Head Coach Jim Ramazinski to talk about the game and who helped lead the team to a much needed victory. Coach Ram also tells us what it will take to get another upset over Richards on Friday night. Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is rig...

The EPCHS Mustangs (3-4) pulled off an upset at Reavis to keep their postseason hopes alive! We sit down with Head Coach Jim Ramazinski to talk about the game and who helped lead the team to a much needed victory. Coach Ram also tells us what it will take to get another upset over Richards on Friday night. Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is rig...

EPCHS Principal Matt Dugan stops by to talk about some exciting programs offered by your local high school for kids before they reach freshman year. An exciting new internship program for the high school kids also presents an exciting new career path. The gang from our local American Legion also stops by with a focus on family friendly events an the Evergreen Park community. Brought to you by  The...

The EPCHS Mustangs (2-4) are not out of it yet, but they have a tough road ahead. We recap a great Homecoming week with Head Coach Jim Ramazinski and look ahead at a challenging final three games of the regular season. Coach Ram highlights the good and goals in this season, while prepping for Reavis on a Thursday night.  Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the acco...

The EPCHS Mustangs (2-4) are not out of it yet, but they have a tough road ahead. We recap a great Homecoming week with Head Coach Jim Ramazinski and look ahead at a challenging final three games of the regular season. Coach Ram highlights the good and goals in this season, while prepping for Reavis on a Thursday night.  Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the acco...

Recorded at Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest. Guests and segments include EPFD Chief Ron Kleinhaus discussing his retirement and the department he is leaving behind, a Cook County initiative on local traffic safety looking for your imput, a mobile bar based in The EP, village programs available this fall and some really good german potato salad. Take the Cook County Safety Action Plan Survey at bit.ly...

The EPCHS Mustangs (2-3) take a tough loss but look to rebound on Homecoming this Friday night! We are at Porter Cullens in Evergreen Park with Coach Jim Ramazinski to preview the game and talk about the exciting fan and school events surrounding this weekend! Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and infor...

The EPCHS Mustangs (2-3) take a tough loss but look to rebound on Homecoming this Friday night! We are at Porter Cullens in Evergreen Park with Coach Jim Ramazinski to preview the game and talk about the exciting fan and school events surrounding this weekend! Brought to you by  The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!   Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and infor...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We're joined by Dr. Jilma Patrick (Surgical Oncology-Breast Surgeon at OSF Little Company of Mary) to talk about the importance of this month, what all women should know and the way treatment of breast cancer has evolved. Then we look to your inner peace and relaxation visiting an Evergreen Park Yoga program with a twist! Brought to you by  The First Natio...