The EP Podcast

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. 

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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.

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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 othe...

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! 

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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 y...

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.

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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!

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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 ...

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.

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