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Shop Around the Corner
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Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Farmers Market and Market After Dark info, Rita’s Italian Ice free day March 20, Park District Easter egg hunts, Maine South Parents’ Scholarship Club and Painting for Dreams events, Wine Walk and more
Inside Scoop: Discover the new Oakton Sports Complex with the Park Ridge Park District
Park Ridge Insider Sue Tunzi
Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week, Road Full of Promise Med13L fundraiser, Preschool and Enrichment Fair, Mikerphone’s Winterfest and more
Good Eats at Old Irving Brewing Co.
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Did you know? — Important and helpful info from local businesses like Triple Scoop’d, Ash & Willow, @properties and Divine Vending
Kid Zone
Kid Zone: EXP virtual reality in Rosemont, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and new films at the Museum of Science and Industry
Recommendations
Local recommendations include Peace Pelvic Health, G-K Landscaping, Northwind Exteriors, MBD Martial Arts, Family Tree Chiropractic and more
General Features
Small-business spotlight: Vertical Chimney
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Local charity spotlight: Pennies for Pennyville
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Park Ridge Insider Sue Tunzi
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Night on the town: Candlelight U2 concert with a string quartet, dinner and rooftop cocktails in Wicker Park
Good Eats
Good Eats at Old Irving Brewing Co.
Around Town
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Farmers Market and Market After Dark info, Rita’s Italian Ice free day March 20, Park District Easter egg hunts, Maine South Parents’ Scholarship Club and Painting for Dreams events, Wine Walk and more
By
Trent Modglin
March 15, 2026
Park Ridge Farmers Market opens May 23, and Market After Dark returns May 30, July 25 and Aug. 22 Market After Dark, located in ...
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Around Town
Inside Scoop: Discover the new Oakton Sports Complex with the Park Ridge Park District
By
Trent Modglin
March 15, 2026
By Margaret Holler Park Ridge Park District Families have a brand-new place to play, learn and stay active, right here in Park Ridge. The ...
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Around Town
Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week, Road Full of Promise Med13L fundraiser, Preschool and Enrichment Fair, Mikerphone’s Winterfest and more
By
Trent Modglin
January 20, 2026
Chicago Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 8 The 19th annual version of this city-wide culinary celebration runs Jan.23-Feb. 8 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe ...
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General Features
Did you know? — Important info from local businesses like Northwind Exteriors, Home Comfort, Allstate, Peace Pelvic Health and YSB Legal
Good Eats
Winter warmers: Perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter
General Features
New in town: Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe, Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles, Hatty’s Club, Kouklas Greek Eatery and Chubby Cattle
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Small-business spotlight on Renata’s Organics Skincare, and the opening of the versatile Anima Haus boutique and gathering space next door
Park Ridge Insider
Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco
Kid Zone
Kid Zone: Christmas Around the World exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry, Altitude Trampoline Park, and ZooLights
Shop Around the Corner
Shop around the corner: Spotlight on 2 Sisters Boutique A&L
General Features
New in town: Mediterranean-inspired Elia Café believes in treating people like family
Feel-good Focus
Feel-good focus: Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates a meaningful 10-year partnership with Maine Township
General Features
Hidden gems: Twin Anchors for ribs, Luvvli wellness studio, Suncatcher Brewing and AriYarn knitting and crochet studio
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