The EP Podcast

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​!

The EPCHS Mustangs (2-3) take a tough loss but look to rebound on Homecoming this Friday night! We are at Porter Cullens in Evergreen Park with Coach Jim Ramazinski to preview the game and talk about the exciting fan and school events surrounding this weekend! 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 (2-3) take a tough loss but look to rebound on Homecoming this Friday night! We are at Porter Cullens in Evergreen Park with Coach Jim Ramazinski to preview the game and talk about the exciting fan and school events surrounding this weekend! 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​!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We're joined by Dr. Jilma Patrick (Surgical Oncology-Breast Surgeon at OSF Little Company of Mary) to talk about the importance of this month, what all women should know and the way treatment of breast cancer has evolved. Then we look to your inner peace and relaxation visiting an Evergreen Park Yoga program with a twist! 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 close loss on the road, your EPCHS Mustangs return home to take on Shepard this Friday night (9/27). We're talking about last weekend's loss to Thornton Fractional North with Coach Jim Ramazinski, and learning about scouting in the modern high school football age. Coach Ram also previews this week's contest.  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 close loss on the road, your EPCHS Mustangs return home to take on Shepard this Friday night (9/27). We're talking about last weekend's loss to Thornton Fractional North with Coach Jim Ramazinski, and learning about scouting in the modern high school football age. Coach Ram also previews this week's contest.  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​!