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Hear how a local crook was caught because his own burglar alarm went off, along with the expansion of Rainbow Cone from the original location, as Lorraine Swanson gives us three minutes of news from The Patch. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library is bribing your kids to read this summer as well...and he's pulling out some cool stuff you may not expect! Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and ...

Kirtan Gandhi just bought himself an Irish Pub on 99th Street, and he sits down with us to explain how it all went down. Why did he want Porter Cullens and what's next for the Evergreen Park neighborhood fixture? Hannah meets a guy in a drive-thru, and he joins us with his story. Plus, we have all of your weekly local news, stories, events and laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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There is so much going on in Evergreen Park as the calendar flips to May! Lorraine Swanson of your local Patch tells us about a dangerous swatting trend hitting schools just outside of the village. Glenn Pniewski shares some personal news along with big community trips, the Independence Day Parade plans, and summer concerts you can enjoy for free in two different parks. We also meet Twizzle, our first live caller on Thursday night'...

We record among the animals at The Barn at James J. Sexton Park with Mary Kay Nielsen. Learn what "good poop" is and when you should visit with the kids. Full audio podcast episode (already posted) includes so much more! 

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We record among the animals at The Barn at James J. Sexton Park with Mary Kay Nielsen. Learn what "good poop" is and when you should visit with the kids. Hannah has a date take a sudden turn, leading her to ghost the guy afterwards. And we identify the worst drivers in America while keeping you up-to-date on this week's Evergreen Park happenings in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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Stacy Schuble is the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Village of Evergreen Park. That's a fancy way of saying she is Evergreen Park on social media. Hear about what she sees on local Facebook groups, the new & returning events she is planning and how she's interacting with residents. We also ask if tipping has gotten out of hand in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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Father Paul Guzman was away from his Evergreen Park parish for nearly two years. His path took him from Djibouti, Africa, to a tumultuous return with false allegations keeping him away from Most Holy Redeemer. Now his name has been cleared and he has stories to tell in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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After 16 years as a head football coach, with the last 7 years at Evergreen Park Community High School, Jerry Verde has stepped down. He joins us with the story behind the move and explains why he'll still be around teaching football at the school. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library has family events and Danny Trejo this month for all to enjoy. (Danny Trejo isn't on display all month but...well, we'll explain.)  All ...

Meet the new head football coach of the Evergreen Park Mustangs. Jim Ramazinski sits down with us to talk about his plans, his relationship with previous head coach Jerry Verde & what it will be like to walk up to work few blocks from his home. A week after upsetting allegations rocked Most Holy Redeemer, the story has come to a good conclusion. We'll catch you up. And Chris shares his fear of the Easter Bunny. All of that and loca...

A revival is coming to Evergreen Park, and you'll hear all about it by the end of this episode! Meanwhile, Chris addresses the news out of Most Holy Redeemer Parish about regular guest Father Paul Guzman. Dan Casey explains an insane local race for the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees. Hannah also decides to introduce her latest beau to Chris, who promptly causes trouble. All of that and local news & events in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Emily Hornburg is an Evergreen Park native about to release the third book in a series of fantasy romance novels, and we just had to find out what these books were about! Take a journey into a genre of books that can range from the steamy to spicy...and yes, there is a difference. Plus, get Emily's take on how to get started as an author, while Hannah's new guy tells her he's "ready to delete the app"  in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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Evergreen Park Village Trustee Mark Marzullo chats about police activity, the expectations when a new car dealership opens on 95th Street, a village event returning this summer, and his father's way of dealing with bad driving on 99th Street. One of the folks behind this year's South Side Irish Parade, Marianne Rowan Leslie, joins us as well in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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Dan Doyle is the Evergreen Park artist responsible for various murals and art pieces around the village. Now he's asking if you would be interested in being a part of this year's "Evergreen Park Garden & Art Walk." Our friend Frank Murray from the EP Library is back with an area job fair, fun events and program that will strike fear in butterflies everywhere. Hannah also goes on a second date and discovers a vexxing trend at the au...

Evergreen Park High School Basketball Coach Jim Sexton joins us before his team kicks of the IHSA Regional Tournament this week. Hear about the season so far, the team's goals in the postseason, and how his son may score more points in high school than dad. Hannah also shares a really good Valentine's date, while Chris nearly dies in his driveway. Plus, all the EP happenings in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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Local Evergreen Park author Zachary Jeffries takes a grim reaper, greek mythology and the movie "She's All That" and makes it into a new novel for young adults (and their moms). Amy Kazin of EPCHS stops by with a new musical and early sign-ups for one of the best summer theater camps in the area. Plus, we learn about the rise of e-sports in The EP and learn why ice skating is a smooth dating move in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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Mary Kay Nielsen stops by to teach us about The Barn at James J. Sexton Park. You'll be surprised by the animals, programs and overall hidden gem located in Evergreen Park. We will also introduce you to the new principal at Evergreen Park Community High School, Matthew Dugan. Hear about his plans and why he took the job as headmaster of the Mustangs. There are also local happenings and Louisiana show cows for you in "30 Minutes of ...

Local realtor Laura Kelly returns to the podcast with a look at the Evergreen Park real estate market. You'll be surpised at how popular the 60805 zip code is these days! We also chat with the organizers behind the 2nd Annual Capuano Classic 4-on-4 Hockey Tournament coming to The EP in February. And get a sneak peak at the new Spoke & Vine coming very soon to 95th & Kedzie in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke joins us following her "State of Evergreen Park" address last week to talk about the village. Find out which experimental traffic initiatives were found to slow people down. The police department has made changes to hiring and day-to-day scheduling. Plus, there are also new businesses and ideas flowing into to village in 2023! Learn a little about Evergreen Park's plans in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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Lorraine Swanson of The Patch joins us to chat about the surprising number of folks running for Evergreen Park Trustee this year. The most exciting local race is coming from an unexpected place. You'll also hear how quickly a lunch can go wrong between two concenting adults in "30 Minutes of Good!"

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