The EP Podcast

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 Classmate, where a local business that looks like a teacher supply store is so much more for you and your kids. Then we have dual threat from the Evergreen Park Public Library kicking off Summer Reading with a party and big prizes. Take a listen! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 like Lt. Dunne go that extra mile with these additional community programs. Principal Matt Dugan also joins us to talk about the conclusion of his first year at EPCHS, and why this year's graduating class is special. Hear why real-life experience is so important to the educational process. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 matter your age or athletic ability. Is this the "Summer of Pickleball" in The EP? Local organizer Colleen Klimczak also comes to the rescue for those trying to put together a graduation party with little to no previous experience. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 Parade, and explains why she likes the new way garbage and waste is being collected. Colleen Hafencher of OSF Little Company of Mary helps us kick of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special neighborhood walk and some important work at their local cancer center too! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 some ridiculous things people do in the summer that could lead to a big fire. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Library also has free streaming service, impressive library usage numbers and a list of May events you won't want to miss! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 spot to explore as we "Meet The Neighbors" this week. We also visit with Carrie Berry, Principal of Northeast Elementary School. She and her own special guest show the classiness of District 124 when it comes to making sure every kid feels included and safe in school. Evergreen Park's Podcast is "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 Donnelly, to answer all of your questions. Get the latest programs and events from the EP Recreation Department, plus take a trip down memory lane with the author of Last Comiskey. Evergreen Park's Podcast is "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 impactful project on the east side of town. We also take a trip to the new (old) Historical Commission Museum to unearth some great Evergreen Park history in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 volcano prep, how you can exchange your plants like you're in a Star Wars cantina, and when you can play a banana piano later this month. Evergreen Park's Podcast is "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 at The Barn! Full episode available at theEPpodcast.com! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors!

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 raving about! Full episode available at theEPpodcast.com! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors!

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 the future? We're also 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 raving about! Evergreen Park's Podcast is "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 menu influenced by patron suggestions, the local pub has evolved into a melting pot of experiences. Full episode available at theEPpodcast.com! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors!

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 suggestions, the local pub has evolved into a melting pot of experiences. We chat with an owner dressed as a leprechaun before heading over to EPCHS for the First Annual YA Literary Festival in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 EPCHS also stops by to tell us why Evergreen Park is the epicenter of welding, golf and teachers of the year in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 prepping for the upcoming YA Literary Festival. One of them brings a book that was rejected from another event because of the title. Plus, the latest local news and event listings in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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 Sexton Park to see how one of the horses is doing after a vicious attack over the winter left scars. Find out why butterflies, tree pruning and chicken hatchings are all the buzz at this EP gem in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Frank Murray of The Evergreen Park Public Library returns to talk hunky vampires, Taylor Swift, drunk Travis Kelce, a community job fair, free trees and that awkward moment when you're the only one raising your hand in a crowded room. The Village Board got rid of vehicle stickers and you soon have a chance to ask the Mayor about it too! Evergreen Park's Podcast is "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Your local high school has a lot happening and everyone is invited! EPCHS Head Basketball Coach Jim Sexton preps us for the IHSA Regional Tournament being hosted by the #4-Seeded Mustangs. Four students with leads in a new production that theatre-goers will love promote a show with music, tap dancing and humor that you won't want to miss. Evergreen Park's Podcast is "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo joins us to take a walk through Evergreen Park Facebook. We get the scoop on a few local stories you may not have heard yet! Mark also takes us inside a typical Village Board Meeting and explains how EPPD took a real bite out of crime in the Plaza. Learn a lot about Evergreen Park in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! 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 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!