Episodes

July 16, 2024

Evergreen Park's Water And Treating Some Wounds

After a Boil Order was issued for a section of Evergreen Park, we bring in Mike Ward from EP Water Management to tell us what happened. We also find out how clean your water is compared to other towns and the bottles you buy ...

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July 9, 2024

Trustee Carol Kyle Tells Us What's Up

Evergreen Park's Podcast welcomes Village Trustee Carol Kyle for the first time! Hear about the path of service she followed after her father served Evergreen Park, and get the inside scoop on several village issues. Carol ha...

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July 2, 2024

The 2024 Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade

Get an insider's look at this year's Independence Day Parade! The EP Podcast rode the route down 95th this year and we have interviews with participants as they lined up along Springfield Ave. We also talk to the crowd, which...

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June 25, 2024

Drink Sangria And Meet The Neverly Brothers

We pump up Frank Murray's monthly visit from the Evergreen Park Public Library by sampling four new sangrias at Spoke & Vine. Can we get through the segment without silly laughter? Probably not. We're also visiting with Kevin...

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June 18, 2024

A Busy Village And Your Chance At Local Stardom

Evergreen Park's Podcast is looking for a new voice to join us. (We're just working out the details.) Listen in as the idea is hatched and then stick around for Glenn Pniewski running down summer concerts and fall events you ...

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June 11, 2024

Congressman Sean Casten And A Parking Lot Party

Congressman Sean Casten joins us on Evergreen Park's Podcast to talk about local issues with the post office and train delays. What can be done at the federal level to help the citizens of Evergreen Park and is there anyone t...

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June 4, 2024

Matters Of The Heart

Pyeisha Allen of the Evergreen Park Youth Department has some incredible summer programs for your kids, including an even bigger summer cycling experience for families this time around. Prepare yourself for the 2024 Hidden Ge...

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May 28, 2024

Stopping The Summer Slide

Evergreen Park's Podcast kicks off summer with some help for parents. We have fun that is wrapped around education when it comes to toys, events and contests for your kids in this episode. First we "Meet The Neighbors" at The...

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May 21, 2024

It's For The Kids

Two special health fairs are being presented by the Evergreen Park Fire Department, and Lt. Ed Dunne returns to tell us all about one focusing on kids and another on seniors. We also get a glimpse into why first responders li...

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May 14, 2024

Pickleball And Party Planning

Evergreen Park's Podcast has John Dwyer ready to teach YOU how to play pickleball. The village has embraced the sport with new indoor and outdoor courts all over Evergreen Park, and John says he can get you playing quickly no...

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May 7, 2024

A Walk, The Parade & EP's Possible Dispensary

Evergreen Park's Podcast has Mayor Kelly Burke discussing a possible dispensary coming to 91st & Kedzie, and what the village is doing to ensure it is a good fit. The Mayor also has the date for this year's Independence Day P...

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April 30, 2024

EPFD Carries The Cross

Evergreen Park's Podcast has EPFD Chief Ronald Kleinhaus this episode! The Chief reveals the type of service calls that are increasing in the village and what Evergreen Park is doing to combat the problem. Also hear about som...

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April 23, 2024

You Stay Classy, Evergreen Park

There is a lot of class in Evergreen Park. If you are in the market for floral arrangements for a wedding, a bouquet for Mother's Day, or a corsage for prom then look no further than Klassy Stems & More. They are our featured...

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April 16, 2024

Waste Not, Evergreen Park!

The Village of Evergreen Park has partnered with WasteNot to provide a composting option for all interested residents. Just in time for Earth Day the new option is rolling out. We have the founder and CEO of WasteNot, Liam Do...

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April 9, 2024

History & The Future Meet In Evergreen Park

The Village of Evergreen Park is planting twice the amount of new trees this year, but one underserved area is getting half of them. Gavin Yeaman joins us with the scoop as well as plans for the parks, Earth Day and a pretty ...

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April 2, 2024

Burying The Lede

Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library pulls up a stool at the bar...and buries the lead event this month at the end of the show?! On the path to that reveal Frank and Chris talk solar eclipses, Evergreen Park volc...

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March 30, 2024

Video Short: Spring (And Egg Hatchings) At The Barn

A Video Short from The EP Podcast! Enjoy a special Easter re-release of our Spring visit to The Barn at James J Sexton Park. Now that you've colored eggs and had your egg hunt, maybe you'd be interested in HATCHING some eggs ...

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March 28, 2024

Video Short: Spoke & Vine Evolves Like A Wine List

A Video Short from The EP Podcast! We're hanging out at Spoke & Vine in the center of town. Find out how this new establishment has been evolving in the first 7 months of business. It may be time to see what everyone is ravin...

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March 26, 2024

Full Speed Ahead At CMS

Central Middle School is changing principals again, and we are getting the scoop from newly appointed Principal Dr. Jenna Moller and Associate Principal Christina Lavin. Where is CMS heading, and why should you be excited for...

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March 21, 2024

Video Short: St Pat's At Porter Cullens

A Video Short from The EP Podcast! As we celebrated a big holiday weekend on the south side, a stop into Porter Cullens found a lot of changes over the past year. From a outside new mural that can change with the seasons to a...

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March 19, 2024

Porter Cullens Blends Into Surrounding Community

As we celebrated a big holiday weekend on the south side, a stop into Porter Cullens found a lot of changes over the past year. From an outside new mural that can change with the seasons to a menu influenced by patron suggest...

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March 12, 2024

It's In A Bucket Now

After an emergency in our home, we brought in an expert to tell you how to deal with the next unforseen day in your own home. Local organizational expert Colleen Klimczak helps us keep it together post-surgery. Tim Moran of E...

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March 5, 2024

Cutting Down Nets & Book Prudes

Celebrate an incredible Regional Championship run by the Evergreen Park High School Mustangs as their head coach, Jim Sexton, talks about cutting down the nets with a special group. We also visit with two local authors preppi...

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Feb. 27, 2024

No Sticker Required

Evergreen Park's Podcast meets Evergreen Park's new Village Clerk, Kelly Duffy. Get the lowdown on the end of vehicle stickers and learn about a very active member of your local government. We also stop by The Barn at James J...

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