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  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
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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.

  • General Features

    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

Park Ridge Insider

Park Ridge Insider Sue Tunzi

General Features

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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    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

  • General Features

    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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The Real Chicago — an eye-catching, family friendly entertainment magazine for active locals and tourists — originally launched in 2006. It now has a sister publication: The Real Park Ridge. Proud to be servicing our new home in Park Ridge, as well as the surrounding areas of Rosemont, Niles, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect and NW Chicago.

The Real Park Ridge is printed and distributed seasonally four times per year (December, March, June and September) to thousands of Park Ridge homes, as well as more than 150 area restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee shops, salons, spas, offices and hotels. Make sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and download our new digital app for the latest events, deals and feature articles.

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Stacked reuben, fish & chips, smoked Vienna lager Stacked reuben, fish & chips, smoked Vienna lager from @phasethreebrew  and March Madness? Makes for a pretty good lunch at @theharpandfiddle
Catch the Chicago Sports Spectacular card and memo Catch the Chicago Sports Spectacular card and memorabilia show at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in the @villageofrosemont this weekend through Sunday, March 15. Great lineup of legends for autographs too.
Did you know? Here’s a little helpful info from l Did you know? 
Here’s a little helpful info from local businesses like @triplescoopdicecream @ashwillowsalon @mattsteigerrealestate and @divinevending_fresh_to_go 

For instance, did you know that Triple Scoop’d offers custom ice cream cakes, ice cram pies, ice cream cookie sandwiches and pints to go? You can even book one of their ice cream carts for an event. 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Our spring 2026 issue is out — bigger and better t Our spring 2026 issue is out — bigger and better than ever, as the expansion continues!! We’ve got features on some of the best dishes we tried this winter at spots like @the_beacon_tap @donjuanscantina and @thalaivasindiankitchen … readers’ favorite underrated restaurants in the area, the @exp_rosemont virtual reality experience and exciting new films for the kiddos at the @msichicago … new businesses in town like @nothingbundtcakes and @animahausco … a spotlight on the impressive family legacy at @difrancodentalspecialists and much, much more ( @parkridgepickleballclub or @parkridgechamber wine walk, anyone?)
Because sometimes you just can’t wait till you get Because sometimes you just can’t wait till you get home with your crunchy Detroit-style pie from @pizzaboychicago … and end up just opening the box and eating it there.
A big congrats to Natalie at @shop2sisters who’s c A big congrats to Natalie at @shop2sisters who’s celebrating the store’s 10-year anniversary all weekend long, starting tonight with a fun bourbon-tasting event and various deals and giveaways Friday and Saturday. Make plans to swing in and join the fun!
Check out the Kid Zone section from our new spring Check out the Kid Zone section from our new spring issue out soon: @exp_rosemont virtual reality adventures, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the @marriotttheatre for Young Audiences, new films at the @msichicago Giant Dome Theater, and a fun board game club at the @parkridgelibrary 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Don’t miss out on all the great offerings during R Don’t miss out on all the great offerings during Restaurant Week from the @cityofparkridge and @parkridgemayor 

Check out the participating restaurants and deals through March 8 at great spots like @donjuanscantina @theharpandfiddle @patinawinebar @dimarkocoffee @thalaivasindiankitchen @tealula @nonnasilvias @triplescoopdicecream @ritasofparkridge @mullysgrillrestaurant and many more here: 

https://www.parkridge.us
"We used @jumpguypartyrentals to rent bounce house "We used @jumpguypartyrentals to rent bounce houses for our neighborhood block party, and they were great. Easy to work with, affordable and with a huge selection of options (even water slides, interactive games, concessions, photo booths, tables and chairs, etc.). It’s like a one-stop shop for all your party needs." — T.D.

For more local recommendations from our recent issue, head to TheRealParkRidge.com
A wonderful night celebrating all the great people A wonderful night celebrating all the great people and businesses in town at the annual @parkridgechamber Night of the Stars celebration.
What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge ope What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge opening for the season here in Park Ridge this Sunday, March 1, than by downloading the Rita's app to unlock freebies, earn rewards, and find out the latest Rita’s news right as it happens! 

https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-park-ridge-ilWhat better way to celebrate
From our recent issue... Local recommendations in From our recent issue...

Local recommendations include @peace.pelvic.health @northwindexteriors @jumpguypartyrentals @mbdmartialarts @chiccouturebeauty @familytreechiropractic and much more

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
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