The EP Podcast

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 Student Services for District 124 schools. Listen to how her department looks out for your kids in a way that never used to be done in area schools. Then meet Dr. Sandy Valino Stock, the Managing Medical Director of a new 55+ Care Center from OSF Little Company of Mary. Find out about a first-of-its-kind clinic that just opened in Evergreen Park to serve the older population.    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​!

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 folks do wrong and what you can do right. Plus, learn how the EPFD is helping senior citizens along with the rest of us. We're also at The Barn at Sexton Park to talk with the animals. Get the whole family out to one of Evergreen Park's hidden gems.   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 super-sized their Free Summer Concert Series with new local bands, food trucks, ice cream and cocktails. Get the lineup and the details so you don't miss the party all summer long. We have the scoop on this year's Independence Day Parade as well. Plus, hear from some of the great vendors at this year's Farmers Market as we take a tour!   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 Central Middle School is about to turn 100 years old and the building has some serious issues. District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland discusses how a task force of community members and architects looked into solutions and concluded the only real solution was a new Central Middle School building. Hear about the building tour that shocked our host. We're also at Spoke & Vine with Frank Murray to find out how you can sit above him on the Evergreen Park Library Board while we snack on shrimp with an excellent wine pairing.   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​!

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 Park Police Department. Find out why a new drone unit exists and what they use these high tech devices for in the skies above us. We also get a pickleball lesson at Duffy 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​!

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 Park Police Department. Find out why a new drone unit exists and what they use these high tech devices for in the skies above us. We also get a pickleball lesson at Duffy 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​!

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 for a very interesting year in review from your community high school. We also look out for your health with a Stroke Awareness Month segment from OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital. Do you think you could host The EP Podcast? Time to prove it!   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 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 displays and listen as they try to build us the perfect record collection starter kit. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month and our good friends from OSF Little Company of Mary are here to assist. If you have ever considered therapy, this eye-opening and honest conversation is worth the 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​!

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 tell us who will be there, what is special in 2025 and what they spend their money on at Yukich Field every Thursday from May thru October. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library drinks rosé with us at Spoke & Vine as we sample a new menu item. How many drinks does it take before this episode becomes a verison of "Drunk History"? You'll have to listen to find out.   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 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 Park to find some great benefits to learning the martial art from Master Kim. Get more videos by subscribing to our YouTube Channel:  VISIT: https://www.youtube.com/@theeppodcast

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 learn about Evergreen Park's newest storefront. Find out why record stores are making a comeback and why you should consider going retro. Get more videos by subscribing to our YouTube Channel:  VISIT: https://www.youtube.com/@theeppodcast

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 Street in La Michoacana de Daniel. Learn how one local Evergreen Park family is bringing authentic, handmade delights from Mexico to your neighborhood. Get more videos by subscribing to our YouTube Channel:  VISIT: https://www.youtube.com/@theeppodcast

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 the corner of 95th & Homan. The Bead Bar invites you to "Sip, Create and Celebrate" in your neighborhood. Learn about this unique place for events, date night or meeting new friends.  Get more videos by subscribing to our YouTube Channel:  VISIT: https://www.youtube.com/@theeppodcast

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 Science and Physical Education Department Chair and Instructional Coach at Evergreen Park Community High School. He is also a District 124 School Board member. We have so much to ask him about the end of the school year at EPCHS and his unique educational perspective. We also want to hear about the boat races.   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 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 Science and Physical Education Department Chair and Instructional Coach at Evergreen Park Community High School. He is also a District 124 School Board member. We have so much to ask him about the end of the school year at EPCHS and his unique educational perspective. We also want to hear about the boat races.   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​!

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 coming very soon where you can sell your stuff and/or get some new stuff in one giant weekend of fun! We also prepare for National Volunteer Week with the folks from OSF Little Company of Mary. 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​!

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 found at Central Middle School was the fun kind, with 5th graders from each elementary school in District 124 converging on Central Middle School for a kickoff to Tween Club. Find out how teachers are getting these kids comfortable with changing schools in the Fall. The other chaos came from an interview conducted in Wash U as cars were being washed next to us. Come for the fun, stay to see if Chris gets blasted by a high-powered car drying machine 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​!

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 social media has gotten, and why one of us has wiped it from our phone completely. Then join us at Spoke & Vine as Chris eats a delicious dish in front of Frank Murray while he breaks down an April full of events at The Evergreen Park Library!  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​!

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 joins us to explain what the kids in Evergreen Park want to talk about. We're also joined by Village Trustees Mark Phelan and Carol Kyle, along with Beth Novotney of OCS, to talk about the current state of the Village Food Pantry. Hear how they have improved services and how you can help out. 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​!

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 Kazin from Evergreen Park Community High School. The kids are getting some major accolades in non-sports competitions. Ken Kazin is closing out 38 years as band director with a special finale everyone can enjoy in May. 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 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 Awareness Month. Evergreen Park's Mayor is joined by Erin Smith of OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital to talk about why (and when) everyone should get tested. We also head to Porter Cullens in preparation for one of the biggest annual weekends on the South Side! 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 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 about some village services you may not know about. Our friend Colleen Klimczak, professional organizer, also stops by for Spring Cleaning 2025 tips you can use! 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​!

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 up this Spring. We also take our monthly trip to Spoke & Vine to taste mimosas and hear what the Evergreen Park Public Library has for residents of all ages over the next month.  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​!

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 program for high school kids interested in public safety. Meet an Evergreen Park man who's business is building you a computer and get ready for another free outdoor event to kick off the month of March in The EP. 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​!

Meet Central Middle School's Instructional Coaches! Find out how a pair of teachers now help classroom teachers with big-picture planning, student engagement and navigating an ever-changing educational landscape here in Evergreen Park. We also have two coaches from EPCHS who had a great Winter Sports Season. You may be surprised to learn about the mutual respect and accomplishments of Evergreen Park's dancers and wrestlers. 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 starting a 20-year project to replace all of the lead pipes feeding water into your home. Gavin Yeaman joins us to tell you the homeowner's cost and how the village is making this easy on residents. Find out why you'll want to be a part of this program. We also take some time talking about your heart with an OSF Little Company of Mary cardiologist on Evergreen Park's Podcast! 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​!

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, Valentines plans for singles and couples along with some solid laughs. We also sit down with a local doctor from OSF Little Company of Mary with a solid sense of humor and a better way to treat everyday patients. The Evergreen Park Historical Commission is making some big changes as well that may get you out to their museum! 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​!

Mayor Kelly Burke breaks down the State of Evergreen Park with highlights on last year's accomplishments and what is ahead for the village. Dr Ashley Carlson, the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for District 124 schools, tells us how the select classes, materials and more for your kids. 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 new Evergreen Park hot spot has opened near the corner of 95th & Homan. The Bead Bar invites you to "Sip, Create and Celebrate" in your neighborhood. Learn about this unique place for events, date night or meeting new friends. We also have Jim Sexton and George Shimko from Evergreen Park Community High School talking about their basketball teams. Learn how the girls game has evolved and check in with how the boys are doing thus far this season. 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​!

We visit with a tasty brand new spot along 95th Street in La Michoacana de Daniel. Learn how one local Evergreen Park family is bringing authentic, handmade delights from Mexico to your neighborhood. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library also has events and programs for all ages as we prepare for Spoke & Vine to take us to Australia. 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​!

For another year you joined The EP Podcast to hear about everything going on in Evergreen Park. Now enjoy some of the most listened-to interviews of the past year. Village Trustee Carol Kyle made her first appearance. We heard the reasons behind the rat problem. A local baseball team went to an international World Series. The guy who cleans your streets told some fun stories. Your water quality was explained. If you missed it or just want to hear it again, join us for a year-end "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 EPCHS Madrigals visit our studios for a quick Christmas treat. Our next full episode releases on New Year's Eve to celebrate the year that was 2024. Until then, enjoy some song in our special video release! 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​!

Get your kids ready to play hockey at a ridiculously low price and enjoy a new season at the Daniel V Capuano Ice Rink in Evergreen Park. We've got the guys who run the show breaking down a new season of outdoor fun on the ice. We also have the kids from Northwest Elementary School singing you through the holidays. Hear from their principal and enjoy their show 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​!

We're visiting The Record Shop on 95th to learn about Evergreen Park's newest storefront. Find out why record stores are making a comeback and why you should consider going retro. Megan Schillo of EPCHS takes us through the unique way students get opportunities with non-traditional curriculum, and announces several new classes for Evergreen Park students. 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​!

Just in time for the holidays, we have the third installment of Evergreen Park Trustees Mark Marzullo and Norm Anderson facing off in Trustee Trivia. Can Norm finally get a victory or will Mark continue his unbeaten streak? Also hear from both about their December plans and holiday traditions. We're also sitting down with some surgeons from OSF Little Company of Mary to learn how they do what they do so well. 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​!

It's the Holiday Season, so whoop-dee-doo and dickory-dock and we have all of the big events from festivals to concerts to sips and samples for you to get on your calendar for the whole family! Join us for a tour of what's to come in Evergreen Park from Thanksgiving to Christmas! 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​!

Principal Scott Liska of Southwest Elementary School brings several of his teachers with him to talk about big accomplishments at the school. From the youngest levels to the older ones, teachers are working together and it has paid off. Cook County Commissioner John Daley also stops by to talk about his role in the lives of Evergreen Park residents and how you can benefit from county programs. 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​!

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 how you can join the force. Learn about your local police department like you never have before. We also sit down with EPCHS Assistant Principal Rob McCarthy and learn that high schools deans are about more than just discipline in the modern age. 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​!

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 about hospice care. It isn't what you think, and they're leading their field bringing the best to your loved ones. 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 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 the offseason. 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 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 the offseason. 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​!

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 and how a program for this area is giving some money back to homeowners. Frank Murray shares some laughs and fun November events at the Evergreen Park Public Library while we eat tiramisu at Spoke & Vine. 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 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 Ram and his boys will be ready! 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 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 Ram and his boys will be ready! 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 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, District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland, District 231 Board of Education President Mary Zofkie and District 124 Board of Education Vice President Michael Aumiller. Learn how property tax increases are determined, why your neighbor may have seen a different increase, where the money goes and how the schools in your area are involved in this informative 30-minute podcast episode. 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 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. Coach Ram also tells us what it will take to get another upset over Richards on Friday night. 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 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. Coach Ram also tells us what it will take to get another upset over Richards on Friday night. 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​!

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 exciting new career path. The gang from our local American Legion also stops by with a focus on family friendly events an the Evergreen Park community. 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 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 season. Coach Ram highlights the good and goals in this season, while prepping for Reavis on a Thursday night.  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 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 season. Coach Ram highlights the good and goals in this season, while prepping for Reavis on a Thursday night.  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​!

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 your imput, a mobile bar based in The EP, village programs available this fall and some really good german potato salad. Take the Cook County Safety Action Plan Survey at bit.ly/CCSAPSurvey. 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​!