The EP Podcast

Evergreen Park Building Commissioner Hugh McGivern tells us what you should know before that big project or house sale. Learn a little about the Building Department. And a group of parents support their local school with a Day of Giving. Find out how you cvan lend your support in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Village Clerk Kelly Duffy sits down for a paloma and some village happenings at the Mi Amor bar. Principal Matt Dugan and Internship Coordinator Terence Masterson tell us how they continue to expand their student internsip programs at EPCHS. Some of these kids are getting a fast track to their future career! Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Meet a young lady from Southwest Elementary looking to become "America's Most Artistic Kid!" Theia lives with a rare genetic syndrome that is attempting to steal her vision, but somehow creates art every day. Hear her story and find out how you can help her raise funds for Blood Cancer United. We're also eating the best meatballs in town with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Library as he tells you how you could avoid library fines well into the three-figures in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

All the fun from the 1st Annual Leprechaun Leap and all the good in Evergreen Park wrapped up in a podcast just for you. Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

What says the true start of Spring more than St Patrick's Day and the return of baseball? (Ignore the snow.) We start at Porter Cullens, where Evergreen Park will celebrate all things Irish and community. We then talk baseball with EPCHS managers Andrew Massey and Michelle Vucsko in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke answers questions about local business growth, the state of 95th Street and why village real estate sells so quickly. We also get her advice for anyone interested in public office as she tells us how she got started. Prep for the Leprechaun Leap as we enjoy a glass of wine at Spoke & Vine in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy joins us after she returns to the United States to talk about her Olympic experience, living rent-free in the heads of Canadians and the love she felt from Evergreen Park over the past few weeks. Then chow down on the "Big John" and sip some wine as Frank Murray of the Evergeen Park Public Library joins us at Spoke & Vine in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

From the athletic programs at Central Middle School to local Olympic Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy, sports play a huge role in Evergreen Park. We sit down with some of the folks responsible for balancing sports and education at CMS. Then enjoy some special audio of Abbey Murphy reflecting on her journey, dreams and goals long before the 2026 Winter Olympics in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Evergeen Park's own Abbey Murphy and the U.S. Women's Hockey Team go for Gold this week at the Olympics. We're taking a look at how the world is reacting to her play for Team USA. Learn all about the Office of Citizen Services as well, and prep for some great events, trips and programs you can join in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Travel to Evergreen Park's Flake Fest and see the sights and sounds from the annual event at Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink. Hear about the return of a big hockey tournament a the site and how long you can skate this season at the outdoor rink. EPCHS Wrestling Coach Ron Zimmerman also joins us to talk about his impressive program as his wrestlers attempt to go downstate in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Brought to you by OSF Little Company of Mary. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Evergreen Park Village Trustee Jeannie Olson reveals plans to celebrate another Olympics for hometown girl Abbey Murphy. Get the latest on village happenings, including Flake Fest and the first-ever Leprechaun Leap 5K. We are also joined by Dr. Mikaela Rico from OSF Little Company of Mary for a special medical segment aimed at taking the mystery out of menopause in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

EPCHS Basketball Coaches George Shimko and Mike Glennon join us to talk about the girls and boys basketball teams. Hear why the main focus is building a culture, even if one of them also has a team on the way to 20+ wins this year. We're talking Sip & Sample while eating comfort food on a cold day at Spoke & Vine with Frank Murray. Join us for a little more than "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Get a tour of the Evergreen Park Youth Department and all that is offered to area kids. Then travel to Southeast Elementary School for a chat with principal Haley Vermeer and some special guests. Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo explains how Evergreen Park finances work. From income to spending and the reasoning behind it, learn how Evergreen Park works for residents. Find out how long the budget has been balanced. The answer may shock you! Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Lieutenant Wendi Franklin of the Evergreen Park Police Department joins us to talk about current police initiatives, recent local crimes and how you can protect yourself from the bad guys. Professional Organizer Colleen Klimczak tries to give good advice for making progress in the new year as Chris explains why some people need to simply "re-apply" in 2026. Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Enjoy our annual New Years special with clips from 2025, a champagne toast and a delicious plate from Spoke & Vine. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library joins Chris to ruing in the new year in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Enjoy our annual New Years special with clips from 2025, a champagne toast and a delicious plate from Spoke & Vine. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library joins Chris to ruing in the new year in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Dr Jenna Woodland joins us to talk about the current state of plans for a new Central Middle School and various district improvements. What's next? We also get performances from the EPCHS Madrigal Choir and stop by the Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Rich Daniels talks about the upcoming "Sounds of the Season" concert event with his City Lights Orchestra and a cast of vocalists. Hear stories of Ray Charles and other famous names who have worked with Rich as he takes us behind the scenes of the annual Evergreen Park Christmas concert at Most Holy Redeemer Church. Matt Dugan, Principal of EPCHS, also joins us with new programs and areas of study available to EP students in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Rich Daniels talks about the upcoming "Sounds of the Season" concert event with his City Lights Orchestra and a cast of vocalists. Hear stories of Ray Charles and other famous names who have worked with Rich as he takes us behind the scenes of the annual Evergreen Park Christmas concert at Most Holy Redeemer Church. Matt Dugan, Principal of EPCHS, also joins us with new programs and areas of study available to EP students in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!