Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy Brought To Life By Professional Storyteller

Dramatic book reviewer Jenny Riddle dramatizes the lives of three influential first ladies Tuesday, March 10 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Evergreen Park Library And Chamber Host Teen-Adult Job Fair Sunday At The Library

Network with local businesses and organizations, get a headshot, and fine-tune your resume Sunday, March 8, at the Evergreen Park Library.

Gene Earner, 93, Will Be Memorialized Saturday Morning; Visitation 8:30; Mass 10:30 at Most Holy Redeemer

Evergreen Park's Eugene 'Gene' Earner donated to his boyhood schools and in the twilight of his life continued to host SRO parties for all.

Abbey Murphy Shows Off The Gold

Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy joins us after she returns to the United States to talk about her Olympic experience.

Northwest Elementary Math Teacher Nominated As Finalist For Golden Apple Excellence In Teaching Award

Shavon Brewer is one of 30 finalists for the prestigious award that recognizes teachers for their impact in the classroom.

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band performs at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, February 27th at 7pm!

This Evergreen Park Olympian Is Bringing Home Gold — And Some Extra Cash

Athletes in Illinois and nationwide will receive more than $3 million in bonus money promised by the United States for their wins.

The Value of Sports in Evergreen Park

From the athletic programs at Central Middle School to local Olympic Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy, sports play a huge role in Evergreen Park.

Evergreen Park Library Foundation Pairs Fun With Wine And Bites Saturday At 'Sip And Sample' Fundraiser

The Evergreen Park Library Foundation will host a sip and sample party Saturday, Feb. 28, featuring wine, live music, raffles and bites.

EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Michael Ferchau, Class Of 1970

Michael Ferchau remembers the EPCHS teachers who provided the inspiration for a more than 40-year career as a teacher and coach.

Candlelight Theatre Casting Roles For 'Song Of Bernadette' Sunday At Evergreen Park Senior Center

Evergreen Park Candelight Theatre will hold for 'Song of Bernadette' Sunday, March 1, at the Evergreen Park Senior Center.

IL State Rep Wants Italian Beef To Be 'Official State Sandwich,' But First It Must Topple 'The Horseshoe'

Rep. Ryan wants Italian beef named the new "Illinois State Sandwich," but first it must topple Springfield's Signature Horseshoe sandwich.

Evergreen Park Cheers On Native Olympic Hero Abbey Murphy And Team USA In Gold Medal Win In Women's Hockey

Before she skated for Team USA, she was a little girl on an all-boys team – the St. Jude Knights – coached by Kruzich and Reardon.

Team USA Wins The Gold In Overtime Heroics, 2-1, Against Canada In Olympic Women's Hockey

Megan Keller's overtime goal puts Team USA on topof Canada, 2-1, to win the gold medal for women's hockey in the Winter Olympics.

Golden Years And Golden Dreams

Learn about EP's Office of Citizen Services and anticipate a Gold Medal Game for Abbey Murphy and Team USA with us.

Puck Drops For Fifth Annual Adult 4-X-4 Capuano Hockey Classic, Featuring Raffles, Silent Auction And More

The puck drops for the fifth annual Daniel Capuano 4-x-4 adult hockey classic at Yukich Fields Feb. 28 and March 1 in Evergreen Park.

Registration Open For First Evergreen Park 'Leprechaun Leap' 5K Run And Walk

The family-friendly 5K welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and participants of all ages and abilities, Saturday, March 21, at Klein Park.

Lady Mustangs Basketball Wins South Suburban Red Conference Championship

Evergreen Park's win over Reavis put them at 10-2 in conference, clinching a conference championship for the first time since 1989.

Flakes And Holds

Travel to Evergreen Park's Flake Fest and see the sights and sounds from the annual event. Visit with EPCHS Wrestling Coach Ron Zimmerman.

Evergreen Park Community High School Celebrates 70th Anniversary With All-School Class Reunion

Alums of all eras are invited to an all-school class reunion, Saturday, Feb. 28, at 115 Bourbon Street in celebration of EPCHS's big 7-0.

Queen Of Martyrs Taps Interim Principal, While Administrators, Archdiocese Are Sued Over Substitute Scandal

Queen of Martyrs School announces an interim principal while child molestation allegations keep piling on fired substitute Brett Smith.

CAVA Opens American-Mediterranean Fast Casual Restaurant To Evergreen Park

CAVA, now open in Evergreen Park, serves Mediterranean-inspired delicious food that helps people eat well and live well.

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South Suburbs Catches Olympic Fever: Where To Watch The USA Women's Hockey Team Games

Where and when to catch the USA Women's Hockey team in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, on network TV and streaming services.

Time To Get Flaky Again Saturday At Evergreen Park 'Flake Fest,' Offering Afternoon of Free Open Skating

Evergreen Park's winter fest offers an afternoon of free open skating Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Dan Capuano Ice Rink at Yukich Fields.

The MuSic Movement On Mission To 'Rock Out' MS Forever At Benefit Concert Saturday At 115 Bourbon Street

The MuSic Movement benefit to rock out MS forever features music, appetizers, open bar and raffles Saturday, Feb. 7, at 115 Bourbon Street.

Evergreen Park Gets Olympic Fever

Village Trustee Jeannie Olson reveals plans to celebrate another Olympics for hometown girl Abbey Murphy. OSF presents a look at menopause.

Best Places To Watch The Big Game In And Around Evergreen Park

It will be a rematch from the 2015 contest, with the Seattle Seahawks hoping for revenge against the New England Patriots on Feb. 8.

Substitute With Trail of Child Molestation Allegations Faces New Charge In Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park police charge former Queen of Martyrs substitute teacher with battery, who is also facing a child sex abuse charge in Orland.

Come To The Evergreen Park Candlelight Theatre Cabaret, Old Chum, Saturday, At The EP Senior Center

“Candelight Cabaret” presents an evening of songs, comedy, and wine/cheese reception, Jan. 31, in Performance Hall at the EP Senior Center.

Find the Dress of Your Dreams at a Price You’ll Love

SVdP Chicago Thrift Stores Offer Affordable, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Gowns

Donate A Pint At The Evergreen Park Community Blood Saturday, Sign Up For A Slot

Make an appointment to roll up your sleeve and donate blood this Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Evergreen Park Community Center.

Substitute Teacher With History Of Past Child Molestation Allegations, Fired From Queen of Martyrs School

The Archdiocese of Chicago says the substitute teacher passed background and fingerprint checks.

Hoops And Cheese

Enjoy a chat with both EPCHS baketball head coaches and then get some local comfort food brought back to the menu for this cold snap.

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band performs at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, February 27th at 7pm!

E-Learning, Closures Announced Monday For Evergreen Park-Area Schools

The following school districts and schools in the Evergreen Park area will be moving to e-Learning or closing altogether Monday, Jan. 26.

New Deductions Await IL Taxpayers As Tax Season Opens

Illinois taxpayers may see bigger 2025 federal tax returns, including a slew of new deductions that could increase their tax refunds.

Arctic Cold To Freeze Evergreen Park: Where To Find Warming Centers

Dangerously cold weather is set to chill the Chicagoland. Here's where you can escape the chill in Evergreen Park.

Evergreen Park Schools Announce E-Learning Friday Ahead Of Extreme Cold: UPDATED 1X

School districts are announcing e-learning and closures for Friday, Jan. 23, ahead of the extreme cold.

Evergreen Park Woman, 81, Dies Of Cold Exposure, Marking Eighth Cold-Weather Death This Winter In Cook County

Mary Savisky, 81, died in her home Monday afternoon of cold exposure, Cook County Medical Examiner said.