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Nov. 13, 2024

Say Goodbye To 2020

Originally broadcasted LIVE on New Years Eve, listen as The EP Podcast puts a bow on a crazy year and celebrates with listeners via the open phone lines and chat room. Contests, prizes, music and fun! It's "30 Minutes Of Good" closing out 2020. Brought to you by The First…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Kelly Burke Wants To Be Mayor

State Representative Kelly Burke has the support of outgoing mayor James Sexton to take over his job. Now she has a long conversation with The EP Podcast. How will she act as a State Representative and a Mayor at the same time? What are her plans? We ask her everything.…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Weekend Update 12/18-12/20

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Santa Claus is coming to Evergreen Park and all are welcome to parade past him and leave letters! John Brand from Open Outcry talks holiday season beers. Details on free COVID and…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Keep An Eye Out For Santa

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Santa Claus is coming to Evergreen Park and all are welcome to parade past him and leave letters! John Brand from Open Outcry talks holiday season beers. Details on free COVID and…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Calling All Mayoral Candidates!

Do YOU want to be MAYOR of EVERGREEN PARK?! Chris Lanuti reveals why The EP Podcast wants to hear from every possible candidate. Amy Kazin from EPCHS stops in with some amazing holiday events for the whole family. Kelly Moroney from the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce also has an…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Sexton Leaving The Job Of A Lifetime

After announcing his retirement as Mayor of Evergreen Park on Thursday morning, James Sexton visited with us to explain why this is the time to end his decades-long run. Plus, hear who he thinks should be the next mayor of The EP. Hannah also talks about packages bound for Evergreen…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Your Elf Is Scary

Some of you have a new decoration that is scaring people. Meanwhile, we take a trip to Durbins of Evergreen Park to discover some big improvements and great food in our Eating Evergreen Park segment. Glenn Pniewski from the village also stops by with local events and news. Brought to…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Weekend Update 12/4-12/6

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Plus a performance from the Evergreen Park Candlelight Theater! Get your weekend weather forecast, events, news and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Let The Holiday Madness Begin!

Local priest and current Navy-Marine chaplain Father Paul Guzman stops by to talk about the complicated origins of the Christmas celebration. We meet a neighbor in Fire Chief and Coast Guard member Tom Mullally to get some great stories. Plus, from a turkey mishap to the beginning of non-stop Christmas…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Our 2020 Shop Local Guide

In this edition of our Weekend Update, we bring you numerous local deals in and around Evergreen Park. The Holiday Shopping Season has begun, and we'll tell you where to get the best deals in your area! Plus, get your weekend weather forecast, events, news and more! Lots of info…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Planning Thanksgiving With Mayor Sexton

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton talks about his family's Thanksgiving plans. We also get his thoughts on a variety of subjects. John Dahlke checks back in after a big weekend of collecting donations for the Evergreen Park Food Pantry. Chris ponders trying to get into a contest being held at…

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Nov. 13, 2024

A Weekend To Help Your Neighbors

In this edition of our Weekend Update, we visit with John Dahlke of The Evergreen Park Food Pantry. He gives details about collections going on this weekend all around the village and how you can contribute. Plus, he talks about the free turkeys being handed out to those in need…

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Nov. 13, 2024

An Evergreen Park Wellness Check

This week we bring in Evergreen Park's own Doctor David Beckmann to sort out fact from fear as new COVID-19 concerns rise. Local businessman Reid Nuttall is also bringing a pain and anxiety remedy international, and reveals how EP residents can get it for FREE. Plus, get local news and…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Weekend Update 11/13-11/15

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Our guest Dr David Beckmann weighs in on the safest way to "quick quarantine" before visiting family and gives his thoughts on reports of a viable vaccine. Get your weekend weather forecast,…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Thank A Veteran With Porter Punch

Evergreen Park's own Porter Cullens has a drink called Porter Punch. EPCC President Laura Freeman is a fan. Evergreen Park author Eric Herrera is an Army veteran with Veterans Day this week. They are all on this fun 30-minute episode originally recorded in front of a live audience. Plus, get…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Weekend Update 11/6-11/8

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Get your weekend weather forecast, events, news and more! Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! (https://www.bankevergreenpark.com/studentchecking.html) Get a Student Checking…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Your Break From A Crazy Week

It's Election Week and you desperately need "30 Minutes Of Good" to take your mind off of everything around you. We have fun post-Halloween weekend stories, our costume contest winner, kids making funny observations about classic movies, and details on our live podcast appearance later this week. Plus, local news…

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Nov. 13, 2024

It's Halloween In Evergreen!

The Weekend Update brings the Halloween funnies in this episode! Gather round and prepare yourself for Halloween in Evergreen Park...if you dare. The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Get your weekend weather forecast, event news and more! Lots…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Video Gaming & Halloween Comes To The EP

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo stops by for a chat and reveals that increased video gaming at local establishments will likely be used to keep them afloat. He also explains that any COVID-19 restrictions issued by the State of Illinois may have to be enforced by the state. Local attorney Larry…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Trick-Or-Treat From Your Car?!

After a flood nearly destroys The EP Podcast, we sit down with Amy Kazin from EPCHS to talk about their drive-through Trick-Or-Treat Event coming soon to Evergreen Park. John Brand unveils Open Outcry Brewing's Soundcheck Bar (https://www.exploretock.com/openoutcrybrewing/) in partnership with The EP Podcast, while Hollywood Insider Ben Belton has the…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Weekend Update 10/16-10/18

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. Get your weekend weather forecast, event news and more! Details on a local drive to help homeless veterans revealed in this episode as well. Lots of info in a quick podcast! Brought…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Evergreen Park Wants Your Children

...to participate in their many Youth Department Activities! Pyeisha Allen stops by to talk about certified babysitting classes, pairing up young people with older residents willing to give them paid work, and activities for the young ones! Plus, how to get your tickets to Evergreen Park's Halloween Drive-In Movies. We…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Weekend Update 10/9-10/11

The EP Podcast provides a quick update to everything going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend. More details on the drive-in Halloween movies coming to the community center, including how to get your free ticket! Get your weekend weather forecast, garage sales, event news and more! Lots of…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Sexton's Evergreen Park Leads The Way

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton checks in to talk about Halloween, America and leading the way locally. Hear his thoughts on open schools, community activities and Trick-or-Treating. Plus, Chris tries once again to stump John Brand from Open Outcry with a craft beer tasting contest. Listen locally to "30 Minutes…

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