Episodes

Feb. 14, 2022

A Dream Of Spring

A debate continues around masks in schools as local parents rallied again at Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park to get their principal reinstated. We talk with members of the Parents for Choice group about their goals and why...

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Feb. 11, 2022

A Conversation With Doc Mathius

Earlier this week the principal of Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park went against the Archdiocese of Chicago and declared masks optional in his school. He was placed on administrative leave in a matter of hours. A large prot...

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Feb. 7, 2022

Warm Feelings During A Cold February

With snow everywhere and cold temperatures, it is easy to simply give up on the month of February. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Library has fun events for all ages to change your mind. He's even picking his team …

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Jan. 31, 2022

Pastor Chris Covers A Lot Of Ground

With an open seat now available in the Illinois 1st District, much of the east side of Evergreen Park and nearby area will have several options to elect to the U.S. House of Representatives. Pastor Chris Butler sits down to …

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Jan. 24, 2022

Your New EPCC President Has Big Plans

New Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce President Sara Klein has big plans to expand the chamber, providing helpful services to local businesses and residents. She joins us to break it all down. Josie Donovan from the Evergree...

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Jan. 21, 2022

Dancing Into The Weekend

In this weekend edition of The EP Podcast, we visit with Marion Castillo. She's the head coach of the EPCHS Dance Team and Coach of the Year who saw her team sweep every award in their conference. Hear about this …

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Jan. 17, 2022

Abbey Murphy: Evergreen Park’s Olympian

This area has a local athlete to follow on the USA Women Hockey Team at the Winter Olympics. Abbey Murphy returns to the show this week to talk about her journey and what is ahead for her and Team USA …

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Jan. 11, 2022

The Rona Podcast

Chris Lanuti, host of The EP Podcast, lost his voice this week due to a first encounter with COVID-19. Stuck with only his thoughts and nobody to talk to, he came up with a lot of interesting questions about the …

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Jan. 3, 2022

(Don’t) Kick Your Local Librarian

Frank Murray joins us from the Evergreen Park Public Library with some fun (and potentially violent) events coming this month to your local library. He also is ready to take your overdue books back without taking all that mon...

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Dec. 22, 2021

Your 2021 Year In Review

Over 150 different local voices were heard on The EP Podcast in 2021. We heard a lot of incredible, funny, interesting and great moments. In this super-sized episode, we present The EP Podcast's 2021 Year In Review. With mayo...

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Dec. 20, 2021

The Human Calculator

We sit down with a talented and unique student at Evergreen Park Community High School who can perform mathematical equations quicker than a calculator. We also have an additional performance from the EPCHS Madrigals, and all...

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Dec. 13, 2021

Music Fills The Air In Evergreen Park

The EPCHS Madrigals stop by to sing traditional and not-so-traditional holiday music. Listen to this great group of Evergreen Park teenagers, and find out how you can see them perform live. Rich Daniels joins us to talk about...

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Dec. 6, 2021

A Holiday Chat With Kelly Burke

Mayor Kelly Burke answers our questions and talks about the Village of Evergreen Park. Learn about a program focusing on bringing new businesses into Evergreen Park, and how upgrades to several area parks were decided upon. F...

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Nov. 29, 2021

A Hunt Becomes An Amazing Race

We brought our microphone to the first-ever EPCC Money Tree Hunt and captured an amazing race between neighbors trying to find $250. Listen to the excitement, tension and clues to see if you could have won this past weekend. ...

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Nov. 27, 2021

EPCC Money Tree Hunt: A Big Clue

Our weekend update releases in the middle of the big EPCC $250 Money Tree Hunt, and we have a major clue for the hunters. In fact, we may have also dropped a hint for those listening closely. Get your Evergreen …

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Nov. 22, 2021

Holiday Fun, Fests & Cash In The EP

The Dickens Christmas Festival is returning to Evergreen Park on December 4th, and we have Glenn Pniewski and Josie Donovan here with all the details. Frank Murray stops by from the Evergreen Park Public Library with a month ...

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Nov. 15, 2021

A Treasure Hunt In Evergreen Park

The folks behind the big Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce $250 Money Tree Hunt happening on November 27th join this episode. They have every detail you will need to compete in this village-wide treasure hunt. Is there a clu...

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Nov. 8, 2021

Bagpipes, Barrels, The Coach & Cash Money

Several members of The Stockyard Kilty Band stop by to talk about their 100th Anniversary Tartan Ball on November 20th. Learn how they got started, how you can also start playing the bagpipes, and what happens when you presen...

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Nov. 1, 2021

The Battle Of Village Trustees

Evergreen Park Village Trustees Mark Marzullo and Norm Anderson have previously faced off in a trivia contest on The EP Podcast. Mark Marzullo won that contest. This time, though, Anderson has brought light-up buzzers and the...

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Oct. 29, 2021

Evergreen Park‘s Scary Big Weekend

From a home playoff football game for the EPCHS Mustangs to Halloween festivities all over the village, our weekend update covers it all. EPCHS Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us before his team hosts a round one playoff game in...

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Oct. 25, 2021

No Tricks But Lots Of Treats

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 Fe...

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Oct. 22, 2021

Halloween Week Plans & The Playoffs

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 co...

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Oct. 18, 2021

New Ballparks, Businesses & Brews

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 …

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Oct. 15, 2021

Weekend Update: Big Game For Mustangs

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 ta...

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