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Julie Keaty interviews Jane Gizyn about living in an old farm house in Evergreen Park. She discusses the variety of businesses and the development of the community.

Long time Evergreen Park librarian (40 years) talks about growing up in the area, helping students and the changes she's seen in the library.

"In EP Friends and neighbors are one family. Heart of EP is the people." Childhood was in EP. Life of service, 33 years in the Village. Everybody has a story.

The two sisters reminisce on life growing up in EP

A father tells his daughter stories of family history.

Nancy Meyer talked about growing up in Evergreen Park in mid 20th century. She had many friends and felt very safe.

Shawn Lorenzen (68) interviews her husband, Mike Lorenzen (69), about his job as a paperboy.

Mary Therese Wasser was interviewed by Joan Wasser O'Malley

Jason Kimber (45) interviews his friend David Simmons (47) about his childhood in Providence, Utah, and the adventures he embarked on.

One Small Step partners Jeffrey "Jeff" Ellis (79) and Harris Mills (77) have a conversation about their experiences surrounding the Vietnam War, environmental conservation, and the importance of having compassion for people's deep hardships and traumas.

Wayne Hastings talked about his time as a part-time village employee and various other jobs he has had.

Fiona was interviewed by Jan Stone-Paris on her family life

Rob Petersen talks about Mayor Vacco and Circle Park

Kelly Burke, Illinois State Representative, Library Trustee, Most Holy Redeemer, her career, how she grew up, her love of reading and the library

Catherine Juris talks about growing up in Chicago and Bosnia

I interviewed my mom on basically her whole life, mostly what we talked about were some of her hardest struggles and most impactful memories.

Glenda Pence was interviewed by Catherine Morrin

Friend talks nature

Reflections on life, growing up and family

T.J. (83) is interviewed by son Jack (51) about the family owned business T.J. Fannon and Sons, a heating, oil and air-conditioning company.

Currently a teacher at Brother Rice, he remembers baseball in the park, the "Mom & Pop feel" of the village, Most Holy Redeemer Carnival.

Stephanie Dawson (43) and her husband, Mike Dawson (51), about their children and their experiences in Chautauqua.

We talked about Mike’s life and his job owning George’s Cycles.

Lou and Julie talk about their childhoods, family, adventures biking and hiking, and how important being a team has been for them and their family.

Renee Contento spoke with Cathy Morrin about her move to Evergreen Park in 1960. She loved EP especially how close the schools, parks, churches, and businesses were to her home.