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Nov. 15, 2024

The New Year Brings Back An Old Friend

EPCHS Basketball Coach Jim Sexton talks hoops, the good ol' days and what it is like being the son of the former Evergreen Park mayor. The EP Podcast also welcomes back Hannah to the 9-foot homemade oak bar. Find out where the long-time co-host of the show has been and…

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Nov. 15, 2024

The Local Moments That Made 2022

It's a super-sized episode bringing you the Top 5 Moments on The EP Podcast in 2022 in front of a live audience at Open Outcry Brewing Company. We checked the listener stats and found the moments, guests and episodes that were heard the most by folks in and around Evergreen…

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Nov. 15, 2024

Madrigals & The Scientist Chef

Max Musto is an Evergreen Park resident and extraordinary chef who claims he can make south side favorites without meat...and you won't be able to tell the difference. We learn what happens when culinary training meets science with this local chef. The EPCHS Madrigals also return to the studio to…

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Nov. 15, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Week One (Audio Version)

The EPCHS Mustangs kick off their 2024 Football Season at Marengo Friday Night, so Head Coach Jim Ramazinski is back for another year of Football Friday's with The EP Podcast. Hear from Coach Ram on the end of last season, the team's prep for this year and what to expect…

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Nov. 15, 2024

All I Want For Christmas

Evergreen Park's own Colleen Klimczak is a professional organizer who returns to The EP Podcast to help us all through the busy holiday season. What she shares in this episode could make you life easier and far less cluttered. We also get a real list of Christmas wishes from a…

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Nov. 15, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Week 5 (Audio Version)

After a close loss on the road, your EPCHS Mustangs return home to take on Shepard this Friday night (9/27). We're talking about last weekend's loss to Thornton Fractional North with Coach Jim Ramazinski, and learning about scouting in the modern high school football age. Coach Ram also previews this…

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Nov. 15, 2024

Light It Up!

We kick off The EP Podcast this week with Bill Green, who has been setting up the Evergreen Park Christmas Tree for 20 years. Did it light this year? We also get you ready for the upcoming Sounds of the Season Christmas Concert with Rich Daniels & The City Lights…

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Nov. 15, 2024

A Chat With Village Trustee Mark Marzullo

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo spends time with us discussing the Evergreen Park Police Department's crime fighting techniques, village projects, new businesses and how they had to spring a new name for 50 Acre Park on former Mayor James Sexton. We also visit with the Evergreen Park Village Food Pantry as…

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Nov. 15, 2024

Mustangs Football Looks To Build On 2022

The Evergreen Park Mustangs finished their season 8-3 after losing last weekend in the postseason tournament. Head Coach Jerry Verde wraps up a successful season and talks about the steps his program took in 2022 with an eye towards the future. We also have a special Veteran's Day conversation with…

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Nov. 14, 2024

That’s A Lot Of Charcuterie Boards

We're visiting with an organization trying to help Evergreen Park students get a boost as the head off to college with scholorships for EPCHS students. Plus, Tim Moran is a local journalist turned high school public relations director. He joins us for a the debut of a new segment to…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Football Friday: Mustangs Invade Wheaton

The Evergreen Park Mustangs (8-2) won their first round postseason game convincingly in front of a home crowd annd now head to Wheaton for a huge game against Saint Francis (9-1). Head Coach Jerry Verde says this could possibly be the biggest game of his tenure with the team, and…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Halloween, Ghost Stories & Christmas Way Too Early

Before host Chris Lanuti jumps on a plane, he worries about flying with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Library. Frank tries to soothe him with Halloween happenings, escape rooms & some way-to-early Christmas offerings you need to reserve now. We also talk about on of the area's great ghost…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Football Friday: Mustangs Gallop Into The Playoffs

The Evergreen Park Mustangs (7-2) seem to be peaking at the right time as the IHSA Postseason Tournament begins with a home game In The EP. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to break it all down. Coach also gives out his Week 9 "Player of the Week" award. Join…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Organize This!

In an attempt to organize our place, we found local professional organizer Colleen Klimczak. Listen as she helps us get through a frustrating moment with the water bill and learn how to organize your own life just a little better. We also discover the new way people dine at local…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Football Fri-Thursday: Mustangs (6-2) Look To Finish Strong

With 6 wins under their belt, the Evergreen Park Mustangs will play this postseason. A win on the road Thursday night at Argo, though, could get them a home opener for the playoffs. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to break it all down. Coach also gives out his Week…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Reliving Those Glory Days

Amy Kazin of Evergreen Park High School stops by with a fun Halloween event for local kids and a brand new theater production for the Fall. We also marvel at how good our football teams are doing this year. Chris is also joined by his daughter Audrey for this episode.…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Football Friday: EP Mustangs Make Playoff Push

The Evergreen Park Mustangs (5-2) won big at Homecoming last weekend. Now they head into a big challenge versus Eisenhower on Friday night. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to break it all down. Coach also gives out his Week 7 "Player of the Week" award. Join The EP Podcast…

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Nov. 14, 2024

The Mayor, The Chief & Some Local Nerds

We party with the people of Evergreen Park this past weekend at the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest. Mayor Kelly Burke talks about local construction, getting her village more active and the need for more ponies. Evergreen Park Fire Chief Ronald Kleinhaus fills us in on the cooking skills of firemen and…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Football Friday: Homecoming Week

Following their biggest win of the season, the Evergreen Park Mustangs may have taken their most unfortunate loss of 2022. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us to talk about a team trying to regain their form during a distracting Homecoming Week in Evergreen Park. Coach also gives out his Week…

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Nov. 14, 2024

The Fests Of October

Evergreen Park was out this Saturday night at the Evergreen Park Public Library with live music and good times. We visit with Frank Murray at his very successful fundraiser. The Stockyard Kilty Band stops by to promote their own benefit for one of their fallen members. Hear the story of…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Football Friday: Mustangs (4-1) Becoming Homecoming Road Warriors

Jerry Verde of the ECPHS Mustangs just saw his football team pull off their biggest win of the season and is watching them become homecoming road warriors. Hear about the play that turned the tide last week, the matchup this Friday at Thornton Fractional South and the way Evergreen Park…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Nobody Wants To Become A Phone Book

This year's edition of the Evergreen Park phone book hit doorsteps over the past week, and it sparked some questions from The EP Podcast. Find out why we don't want to become a phone book and what you can do to help us. This episode also contains some great interviews…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Football Friday: Mustangs (3-1) Look To Rebound vs Reavis

After a loss last Friday, the EPCHS Mustangs (3-1) have a big road game Saturday afternoon against Reavis. Head Coach Jerry Verde joins us again this week for a look at what went wrong and what the team must do to rebound from this loss. Coach also gives out his…

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Nov. 14, 2024

That’s A Lot Of Construction

Road construction and sidewalk replacement have collided in the southwest quadrant of Evergreen Park. Village Trustee Jeannie Olson sits down with us to explain the timing of this large project and give us an update on the progress. She also is promoting a great cause to help homeless veterans. We're…

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