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  • Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week, Road Full of Promise Med13L fundraiser, Preschool and Enrichment Fair, Mikerphone’s Winterfest and more

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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Peace Pelvic Health, G-K Landscaping, Northwind Exteriors, MBD Martial Arts, Family Tree Chiropractic and more

    By Trent Modglin
    February 26, 2026
    Working with Natalia at Peace Pelvic Health has been such an amazing and healing experience. I started seeing Natalia in my third trimester of ...
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  • General Features

    Small-business spotlight: Vertical Chimney 


    By Trent Modglin
    February 11, 2026
    Comfort, safety and cleanliness have been at the core of this business for nearly 40 years (847) 766-6500
 VerticalChimney.com

 Q: Vertical Chimney has been ...
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  • General Features

    Local charity spotlight: Pennies for Pennyville

    By Trent Modglin
    January 31, 2026
    This new charitable organization in Park Ridge is focused on the idea of building a more connected, more compassionate community Pennies for Pennyville Q&A ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Sue Tunzi

    By Trent Modglin
    January 24, 2026
    Pazzi di Pizza  What you do for a living: I am a full-service real estate broker with @properties/Christie’s International Real Estate in Park Ridge ...
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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

    Night on the town: Candlelight U2 concert with a string quartet, dinner and rooftop cocktails in Wicker Park

    By Trent Modglin
    January 19, 2026
    The following is part of a new series on unique date-night ideas By Trent Modglin Coming up with creative date-night ideas should be relatively ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Old Irving Brewing Co.

    By Trent Modglin
    January 16, 2026
    By Trent Modglin Old Irving Brewing 4419 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago OldIrvingBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-midnight Sunday: Noon-10 p.m. History in short: ...
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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

    By Trent Modglin
    January 6, 2026
    Northwind Exteriors can help with damaging roof ice dams The picturesque beauty of a Park Ridge winter often comes with a hidden danger: ice ...
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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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Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in So Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in South Park this Saturday from 2-5pm for another Pokémon Trade Night. The first 10 people get free Pokemon packs. If they’re also into sports trading cards, there’s a nice collection to peruse as well.
Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be closing in Norwood Park at the end of June. We’ve gotten to know these guys a fair bit over the last few years and they were regulars at the Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 tasting tents, so this one hits home. Show your support by stopping in for a beer (or a case to go) or hitting one of their events coming up.
What’s new at @raffiagifts on Prospect Avenue: Ple What’s new at @raffiagifts on Prospect Avenue: Plenty of great spices, salsas, sauces and spreads from Finch + Fennel are in stock right now. Perfect for your own kitchen, dinner parties and prepping for summers on the patio.
Sure, you’ve enjoyed their delicious small bites, Sure, you’ve enjoyed their delicious small bites, impressive wine selection and cozy vibes, but were you aware that @patinawinebar is now open for lunch seven days a week? 

Also, check out their popular wine club, with offers like a $25.99 one-bottle plan, where members receive one hand-selected bottle and a complimentary wine flight each month, 10% off retail wines, 15% off private cellar wines while dining in, and early access to private wine dinners and events. For $45.99 each month, you receive the same discounts but with two bottles and two wine flights included. 

Read more about this offer in the Inside Scoop section of our upcoming spring issue. 112 S. Prospect Ave in Park Ridge. PatinaWineBar.com
We know it’s still mid-February, but it sure feels We know it’s still mid-February, but it sure feels like spring out there. So with the warm weather in mind, we thought we’d send out a little save-the-date notice: The @parkridgechamber Spring Wine Walk is April 26, the @parkridgefarmersmarket kicks off May 23, and the first of three Market after Dark @mad60068 events is May 30. Get ready... and read more about each in the upcoming spring issue of The Real Park Ridge
Good times at the @penniesforpennyville beer tasti Good times at the @penniesforpennyville beer tasting fundraiser (Abrewham Drinkin’) last week at @uneannee Brewery in Niles. Great beer, BBQ and people supporting a great cause. 

You can read more about this new Park Ridge non-profit in our winter issue: therealparkridge.com
It sure feels like spring is around the corner, so It sure feels like spring is around the corner, so head into @shop2sisters to check out the new styles in season. We’ll be smelling flowers and enjoying festivals in no time
From the archives... Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook From the archives... 
Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco guy”

Best meal you’ve had recently: “That would have to be @carmines_rosemont because I have a soft spot for their monstrous chicken Milanese and crispy Brussels sprouts.”

Read the spotlight here: https://therealparkridge.com/park-ridge-insider-dave-cook-the-feldco-guy/
Have you seen the Maine South High School athlete Have you seen the Maine South High School athlete Wall of Fame at @mullysgrillrestaurant ??

So happy to see it continuing to grow every time we stop in. #GoHawks
One of the better happy hours in the area belongs One of the better happy hours in the area belongs to @tavernpointchi in Edison Park. So many weekday food and drink specials from 3-6pm, and did we mention kids eat free?
Your Monday foodie fix: The @holtsparkridge house Your Monday foodie fix: The @holtsparkridge house burger with cremini mushrooms marinated with red wine, olive oil and garlic, then topped with cheddar and served on a pretzel bun. Great craft beer list too, with favorites from @dovetailbrewery @hopbutcher and @mikerphonebrewing
"With Allstate Insurance, we encourage customers t "With Allstate Insurance, we encourage customers to bundle as many products together as possible. The more you bundle, the more you save — up to 30% in most cases. We have also introduced a whole suite of new products with more competitive pricing." — Todd Gentile

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