The Top 8 Seeds in the 32-contestant "2024 Battle of Evergreen Park" are announced with some new categories and stiffer competition. We sit down with your local Evergreen Park Cub Scout troop as they hope to expand their numbers with upcoming registration. The 3rd Annual "Picnic In The Park: Food Truck Fest" is happening this Thursday July 25th and we have all the details. Plus, a crazy story of youth before the announcement of this year's Back To School Bash!" 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 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 in stores. Doctor Igor Altman also joins us from OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital to talk about wound care and the special clinic available to you locally for long-term care. 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 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 has the latest on the possible dispensary coming to the village, several new businesses you may see soon along 95th Street, and those special license plate readers deployed around the village to fight crime. She also tells us why she's less likely to be locked out of Village Hall with Kelly Burke as Mayor. Plus, we float a new idea for this year's "Battle of Evergreen Park!" 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 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 came out in the rain for the sake of tradition. By the end, we meet Mayor Kelly Burke under clear skies. Plus, The EP Podcast has two big summer announcements and all of your July event information in yet another episode from 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​!

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 Giragosian of The Neverly Brothers, who return to Evergreen Park on July 14th for a free outdoor concert. Preview the remaining bands set to play at local parks this summer, and find out why the biggest draw each year is this band that does more than just play music! 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 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 need to register for now. Young parents get your child registered for Pre-School, while older parents get college tips from local professional organizer Colleen Klimczak. It's a packed show! 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​!

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 to blame? A contingent from Most Holy Redeemer also stops by to promote their new annual Parking Lot Party with live music along 95th Street.  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 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 Gems Adventure! Then Dr. Chadi Nouneh, Cardiology Medical Director at OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, joins us to discuss a surprising discovery in host Chris Lanuti's heart last year. Find out how a few simple changes made all the difference, and why you may need to take the same test sooner rather than later. 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 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​!