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  • Around Town
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
    • Feel-good Focus
    • Kid Zone
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    • Recommendations
  • Eat. Drink. Shop
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  • Good Eats at Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen

  • Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new Anima Haus in Park Ridge

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  • Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

  • Inside Scoop: Private rental opportunities abound at the new Oakton Sports Complex

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  • General Features

    Did you know: Fun, helpful info on Brickton Montessori, Chicago Firewood and the Oakton Sports Complex

    By Trent Modglin
    November 4, 2026
    By Trent Modglin Brickton Montessori opens beautiful new location on River Road in Des Plaines On Sept. 1, a new chapter began for Brickton ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen

    By Trent Modglin
    October 29, 2026
    By Trent Modglin Staying true to authentic traditions and recipes that span generations is the key behind this popular, family-run South Indian restaurant 110 ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new Anima Haus in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    October 22, 2026
    Owner Renata Karkut describes her new new South Park boutique that focuses on natural beauty, quality, comfort, and a more thoughtful way of living ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: Museum of Illusions Chicago, Play Ball USA in Mount Prospect, and the Goebbert’s Farm Fall Fest

    By Trent Modglin
    October 20, 2026
    Museum of Illusions Chicago
 It only takes about an hour to go through this small museum, but what the museum lacks in size, it ...
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  • General Features

    New in town: Welcome to Park Ridge Brew Coffee Lab, Bare Studio, IV Nutrition, Mandram, HOTWORX and Hello Holly

    By Trent Modglin
    October 9, 2026
    Brew Coffee Lab Brew Coffee Lab 137 N Northwest Highway in Park Ridge “That was actually it,” Japhlet Arañas says. “I was just sick ...
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  • Interviews

    Park Ridge Park District Q&A: Justin Schuring
 on the variety of the membership options, fun classes this fall, and the welcoming atmosphere at Centennial Fitness Center

    By Trent Modglin
    October 6, 2026
    Park Ridge Park District Q&A with Justin Schuring
 The superintendent of the Centennial Fitness Center on the variety of membership options, fun classes this ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe

    By Trent Modglin
    September 29, 2026
    Chicago Botanic Garden Peter Volpe What you do for a living: My wife and I are both bankers, and fortunate to work at a ...
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    Chef favorites: We asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall

    By Trent Modglin
    September 18, 2026
    Don Juan’s Cantina We asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall By Trent Modglin Don Juan’s ...
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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.

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Did you know: Fun, helpful info on @bricktonmontes Did you know: Fun, helpful info on @bricktonmontessorischool @chicagofirewood and the @parkridgeparks Oakton Sports Complex

“Not only does Chicago Firewood offer customizable wood shapes and sizes to meet your specific needs, but they also offer delivery — and a return policy — to make your life a little easier.”

Read the feature from our fall issue now at therealparkridge.com
When you go through 600 pieces of candy in about a When you go through 600 pieces of candy in about an hour and a half, you know it’s another successful Trunk or Treat event with the @parkridgeparks 

So many great local businesses and organizations taking part too. Thanks to all who came by for the festive fun on Friday — and for the compliments on our magazine.
Foodie focus: We’re typically drawn to the gyro at Foodie focus: We’re typically drawn to the gyro at @mullysgrillrestaurant (for good reason), but the flavorful chicken Philly definitely caught our eye over the weekend
The cover story from our big fall issue: Good Ea The cover story from our big fall issue: 

Good Eats at @thalaivasindiankitchen — Staying true to authentic traditions and recipes that span generations is the key behind this popular, family-run South Indian restaurant

“It’s a chef-driven restaurant, and that will always be the focus. But the main essence is showing people things they may never have seen before while staying respectful of our traditions, our culture, and our authenticity.” — Revathi Manoharan

Read the feature now at therealparkridge.com
Congrats on the “official” opening of @ivnparkridg Congrats on the “official” opening of @ivnparkridge on Devon Avenue in South Park, where a fun (and informative) @parkridgechamber ribbon cutting ceremony was held last night. 

Read more about this approachable wellness clinic that’s focused on helping people be more proactive about their health in our big fall issue feature on six new businesses in town at TheRealParkRidge.com
Tis the season for an all-time classic scary movie Tis the season for an all-time classic scary movie at the @thepickwicktheatre  courtesy of @parkridgeclassicfilm 

Come out to catch Steven Spielberg's POLTERGEIST on Wednesday, October 28 on the Pickwick's mega screen at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Film critic Nick Digilio will introduce the 7 p.m. screening, and there will be pre-show music at 6:30 p.m. courtesy of organist Jake McDonagh.
After a long weekend of entertaining friends, it t After a long weekend of entertaining friends, it turned out to be an @easystreetpizza deep dish kind of Sunday night
Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new @anim Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new @animahausco in Park Ridge

Owner Renata Karkut describes her new new South Park boutique that focuses on natural beauty, quality, comfort, and a more thoughtful way of living 

“I want Anima Haus to become known for the quality of the materials we choose. … The pieces are meant to be special and feminine while still being comfortable and easy to wear in real life.”

Read the feature from our big fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes… The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes…

the quirky fun at @museumofillusions_chicago 

@playballdirect batting cages and instruction in Mount Prospect

And the last two weekends of @goebberts_ Fall Fest 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"Most people are surprised at the incredible worko "Most people are surprised at the incredible workout they can get in just 15-30 minutes. It’s is a unique, efficient, and effective way to fit fitness into a busy schedule.” — @hotworxparkridge general manager Nicole Paus

Read more about HOTWORX on Northwest Highway and five other new businesses that have opened recently at TheRealParkRidge.com
A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @ A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @parkridgechamber is coming up this Thursday at @eliacafe_ on NW Highway. 

Come watch Caleb and the boys handle the Patriots with some delicious eats and fun community vibes.
Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out nig Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out night out at @ashwillowsalon and @renatasorganics in South Park tonight
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