Episodes

Nov. 12, 2024

Questions And Answers With The EPPD

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 …

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Nov. 5, 2024

Just Put Me On a Raft

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 ab...

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Oct. 31, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Season's End (Video Version)

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 …

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Oct. 29, 2024

Senator Bill Cunningham And Tiramisu

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 ...

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Oct. 24, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Week 9 (Video Version)

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 …

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Oct. 22, 2024

Property Taxes And Your Local Schools

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, Distric...

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Oct. 17, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Week 8 (Video Version)

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. …

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Oct. 15, 2024

Exciting EPCHS Programs & A Versatile Legion

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...

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Oct. 10, 2024

EPCHS Football THURSDAY?! (Video Version)

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 …

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Oct. 8, 2024

Sights, Sounds And Stories From Oktoberfest

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 yo...

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Oct. 3, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Homecoming (Video Version)

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 …

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Oct. 1, 2024

Awareness And Relaxation

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 t...

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Sept. 26, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Week 5 (Video 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 s...

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Sept. 24, 2024

Rats!

The biggest thing Evergreen Park residents are talking about online is a rat problem in the village. We have Village Health Inspector Geoff Layhe to tell us why we are seeing more this summer, what the village is doing about …

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Sept. 19, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Week 4 (Video Version)

The EPCHS Mustangs beat rival Oak Lawn this past Friday night to improve to 2-1 and now visit undefeated Thornton Fractional North. Hear from Coach Ram as he reviews last week's big win and explains why he is excited for …

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Sept. 17, 2024

"Watch Dogs" And More At CMS

Meet the new deans at Central Middle School and learn what DEI Coordinator Amanda Hattar has planned for students this year, including Special Olympics and a new Watch Dogs program. We have all the scoop on this year's upcomi...

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Sept. 12, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Week Two (Video Version)

After a 51-0 victory in Week Two the Mustangs take the field against a home crowd this week against rival Oak Lawn. Coach Ram talks about an exciting night, what the Mustangs will see from their rival, and how important …

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Sept. 10, 2024

The Dealership And The Clinic

We visit with Subaru of Evergreen Park to find out what cars people are buying, what crazy things can happen on test drives, if people still haggle on the price, and why they chose Evergreen Park for their new dealership. …

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Sept. 5, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Week Two (Video Version)

Your EPCHS Mustangs lost their first game in Week One to Marengo, but lessons were learned. Join us as we sit down with Coach Ram to hear what happened, what happens next and get a preview of their Week 2 …

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Sept. 3, 2024

An Exciting Autumn Starts In Evergreen Park

The 2024 Champion in the Battle of Evergreen Park is revealed. Mayor Kelly Burke and Village Clerk Kelly Duffy join us from the Evergreen Park Farmers Market with announcements, village events and a fun new program that bring...

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Aug. 29, 2024

EPCHS Football Friday Week One (Video 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, …

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Aug. 27, 2024

Cleaning Evergreen Park's Streets

Meet Tim Moore, who cleans your streets in Evergreen Park. Find out why he is not that worried about you moving your car for him, how often the village tries to clean along your curb and if anyone has ever …

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Aug. 20, 2024

Rich Daniels: Evergreen Park's Music Man

Before Rich Daniels brings The City Lights Orchestra to Sexton Park for a Labor Day celebration, he sits down with us to tell his facinating story that took him to big musical heights. Find out why one of your neighbors …

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Aug. 16, 2024

Round One Winners And D231's New Superintendent

After four days we have completed Round 1 of The Battle of Evergreen Park! Get the Sweet 16 before the next round of voting on Monday 8/19. Plus, meet the new interim Superintendent of District 231 (EPCHS) Michael Riordan in …

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