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The EP Podcast
Local podcast from Evergreen Park, for Evergreen Park! New weekly episodes out every Tuesday, with ”Football Friday” in the Fall!
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A New Tune In Most Holy Redeemer's Parish
Father Tom Hurley joins us after taking the reigns at Most Holy Redeemer to explain why music means so much to a congregation. Hear about the changes he has…
The EP PodcastFootball Friday: 2025 Season Wrap-Up
The Evergreen Park Mustangs (4-5) missed the postseason, but Coach Ram sees positives and good things ahead. We wrap up the season with the head coach. Video…
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Halloween Into the Hollidays In Evergreen Park
Find out why The Classmate in Evergreen Park is the best kept secret around when it comes to local holiday shopping. Try the new lunch menu at Spoke & Vine as…
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Football Friday: EPCHS Gets A Win And Looks For One More
A big win last weekend got the Mustangs back to .500 with one game left to play. Can David beat Goliath for a playoff berth as EPCHS takes on Richards? Coach…
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District 124's Plan For The Future
Evergreen Park School District 124 has revealed a plan to build a new central Middle School and improve all of their other school buildings. Voters are now…
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Football Friday: Building An Evergreen Park Program
In the midst of a losing streak, Coach Ram opens up about the bigger picture when it comes to building a program at EPCHS. Get some insight into what is coming…
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Colorful Berries
See one of Evergreen Park's newest businesses as we visit Colorful Berries at 93rd & Kedzie. Amy Kazmierowicz stops by from EPCHS to recap Fan Fest, promote an…
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Football Friday: Mustangs Start Crucial 3-Game Run
After a quick start to the season, the Evergreen Park Community High School Mustangs are 3-3 with three games to go in the regular season, and they need at…
The EP PodcastScenes From Your 2025 EP Oktoberfest (Video Version)
Welcome to Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! Take a trip around the biggest Oktoberfest the village has ever thrown with appearances by Mayor Kelly Burke, State…
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Scenes From Your 2025 EP Oktoberfest (Audio Version)
Welcome to Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest! Take a trip around the biggest Oktoberfest the village has ever thrown with appearances by Mayor Kelly Burke, State…
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EPCHS Football Friday: 3-2 Mustangs Travel To Oak Lawn
The injury bug hit the Mustangs hard last week, but they plan to rebound in a big game against Oak Lawn this Friday night. Coach Ram fills us in on the past…
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The Wine Before Oktoberfest (Audio Version)
As Evergreen Park prepares for the annual Oktoberfest party coming this Saturday, we sit down at Spoke & Vine to see a long-time plan come to fruition. The…
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The Wine Before Oktoberfest (Video Version)
As Evergreen Park prepares for the annual Oktoberfest party coming this Saturday, we sit down at Spoke & Vine to see a long-time plan come to fruition. The…
The EP PodcastEPCHS Football Friday: Mustangs Ready For Homecoming
The Evergreen Park Mustangs took their first loss of the season last weekend. Can they bounce back in front of the Homecoming crowd? Coach Ram breaks it all…
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$10,000 In Pumpkins?
Find out what goes into making a high-energy youth play as we sit down with several of the folks presenting "High School Musical Jr" this coming weekend in…
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EPCHS Football Friday: 3-0 Mustangs Want Every Win
After another convincing win, Coach Jim Ramazinski is proud of his team and reminding them to keep up their focus. Hear about the Mustangs' latest win against…
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Fall Excitement At Evergreen Park Schools
We're checking in with two Evergreen Park schools this week. As Homecoming approaches for the still undefeated Evergreen Park Mustangs, Amy Kazin joins us from…
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EPCHS Football Friday: Mustangs Off To A Confident Start
Coach Ram's Evergreen Park Mustangs are 2-0, breaking big plays and feeling confident. We dive into what that confidence can create as the season goes on…
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Parental Support & Margaritas
Sometimes the kids just drive you nuts! We have the show that is going to save you. First, Kelly Kelly stops by from the Evergreen Park Recreation Department…
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EPCHS Football Friday: 1-0 Mustangs At Home This Week
The Evergreen Park Mustangs won their opener last Thursday night and Coach Ram is in our new studio with the recap. What is it like playing coaches you like?…
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And The Beat Goes On
An era comes to an end as the original studio gets one last episode of The EP Podcast before we move to our next location. Colleen Klimczak joins Chris Lanuti…
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EPCHS Mustangs Football Returns
The Evergreen Park Mustangs kick off their season today and Coach Ram is back for his weekly breakdown on The EP Podcast. Get a look at the season ahead, the…
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How EPPD Will Handle E-Bikes And E-Scooters
Deputy Chief David Linn of the Evergreen Park Police Department pulls up a stool to talk about enforcement of the new Village of Evergreen Park regulations on…
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If You Smell What District 124 Is Cookin'
Your District 124 Superintendent Dr Jenna Woodland returns to the studio for the kickoff of the school year. Get ready for "Back To School Bash" this Thursday…
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Evergreen (Gets) Social
EPCHS Principal Matt Dugan kicks of the school year with new hires, new programs, big accomplishments and new goals. Find out why he says he is truly the…
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Food Truck Fest 2025 (Video Version)
Take a complete tour of the "Evergreen Park Picnic In The Park: Food Truck Festival" with all the food, folks and fun from this year's event. Visit with…
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Food Truck Fest 2025 (Audio Version)
Take a complete tour of the "Evergreen Park Picnic In The Park: Food Truck Festival" with all the food, folks and fun from this year's event. Visit with…
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EPGSL Takes On The World
The Evergreen Park Girls Softball League is trying to make a historic run at the Little League World Series. Manager Adam Goyke joins us from Kirkland…
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Rick Ryan Eats Ribs And Passes Bills
State Representative Rick Ryan pulls up a barstool to chat about his voting philosophy in Springfield, the need to stop and change unnecessary taxing, and his…
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Scooters, Marzullo and Mi Amor
Village Trustee Mark Marzullo joins us to talk about a growing problem with electric scooters in Evergreen Park. Changes could be coming very soon. We also…
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The New Head Of Evergreen Park Hoops
Meet the new head coach of Evergreen Park Mustangs Basketball, Mike Glennon. He played nearby and worked his way up though the coaching ranks in the area, but…
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A View From The Parade (Video Special)
View the Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade from the perspective of those who marched in it, and see just how much fun this annual event is for everyone…
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A View From The Parade (Audio Only Version)
AUDIO ONLY. VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE AT theEPpodcast.com! View the Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade from the perspective of those who marched in it, and…
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Taking Care Of Evergreen Park
The theme of this episode seems to be that people are out there taking care of the residents of Evergreen Park. First, meet Rebecca Tyrrell. She is Director of…
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Roosters And Fire Safety
Lt Ed Dunne of the Evergreen Park Fire Department promotes a Senior Health Fair while giving some inside info on smoke & carbon monoxide detectors. Hear what…
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Summertime In Evergreen Park
The Village of Evergreen Park has super-sized their Free Summer Concert Series with new local bands, food trucks, ice cream and cocktails. Get the lineup and…
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The Inevitable Fate of Central Middle School
Evergreen Park's Central Middle School is about to turn 100 years old and the building has some serious issues. District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland…
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Flight Of The Drones
This special edition of The EP Podcast is available in audio and video format on nearly all podcast players and YouTube as we fly drones with the Evergreen…
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Audio Only Version of "Flight Of The Drones"
Just in case you are using Spotify or want to avoid our special edition video podcast this week, here is just the audio as we fly drones with the Evergreen…
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No Fighting!
Can a local high school really get through an entire year with no fighting? EPCHS is about to do it...unless we just jinxed them. Principal Matt Dugan joins us…
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Music And Your Mental Health
A fun episode of The EP Podcast kicks off at the very cool Record Shop on 95th, where they have fun events to announce. Hear the story of their popular window…
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Flowers, Tamales, Books and Rosé
The Evergreen Park Farmers Market turns 20 this year and kicks on on Thursday 5/1/25! The folks behind a market that will be bigger and better than ever before…
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Woori Taekwondo (Video Short)
A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 3/18/25 podcast episode. We visit with Woori Taekwondo in Evergreen…
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The Record Shop On 95th (Video Short)
A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 12/10/24 podcast episode. We're visiting The Record Shop on 95th to…
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La Michoacana de Daniel (Video Short)
A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 1/7/25 podcast episode. We visit with a tasty brand new spot along 95th…
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The Bead Bar (Video Short)
A week of video podcasts for our subscribers continues. Originally aired as part of our 1/14/25 podcast episode. A new Evergreen Park hot spot has opened near…
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Video Killed The Radio Star (Audio)
A special week of video features kicks on on The EP Podcast. (For the video version of this podcast, check your subscription feed.) Dr. Mike Thomas is a…
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Video Killed The Radio Star (Video)
A special week of video features kicks on on The EP Podcast. (For the audio version of this podcast, check your subscription feed.) Dr. Mike Thomas is a…
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Turning Trash Into Treasure
Ever hear of that phrase "one man's trash is another man's treasure"? Village Clerk Kelly Duffy returns with the rundown and the Village-Wide Garage Sale…
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Chaos In The Streets!
Ok, maybe that's a little dramatic. But we got your attention. The EP Podcast did take this entire episode outside, though, and found some "chaos." The kind we…
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Easter Egg Audibles And April Events
Kelly Kelly joins us for the first time in-studio to promote some great offerings from the Evergreen Park Recreation Department. We also talk about how weird…
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Food For The Pantry And Middle School Podcasters
Central Middle School has a new podcast club, and we're kinda pumped that the kids are into podcasting. Sixth grade social studies teacher Charlie Piermattei…
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The Master And The Maestro
We visit with Woori Taekwondo in Evergreen Park to find some great benefits to learning the martial art from Master Kim. We also get a visit from Amy and Ken…
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Mayor Burke's Healthy Advice For March
After a cancer diagnosis two years ago, Mayor Kelly Burke credits proper screening for helping her win the fight against the disease. March is Colon Cancer…
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Village Clerk Kelly Duffy And The Prom
Evergreen Park adults are going back to the prom. That new event and more announced by Village Clerk Kelly Duffy as she stops by the studios. We also talk…
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Local Kids, Local Jobs And Local Mimosas
Pyeisha Allen stops by to explain how your kids can take advantage of Youth Department services. She also has some great events for Evergreen Park kids coming…
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A Chat With EPFD Chief Hojek
Enjoy a chat with Evergreen Park's new Fire Chief Corey Hojek. Hear about a recent house fire in the village, the importance of smoke detectors and a returning…
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Coaching Up Evergreen Park
Meet Central Middle School's Instructional Coaches! Find out how a pair of teachers now help classroom teachers with big-picture planning, student engagement…
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Getting The Lead Out Of Your Pipes
The Village of Evergreen Park is starting a 20-year project to replace all of the lead pipes feeding water into your home. Gavin Yeaman joins us to tell you…
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Super-Sized For Your Enjoyment
WARNING: This Episode Is SUPER-SIZED! We just had too much to fit it into 30 minutes! We're going to Spoke & Vine for new specialty drinks, Sip & Sample…