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  • Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

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  • Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Trucktoberfest, Rosemont Family Fall Fest, Oktoberfest celebrations, EXP virtual reality adventures & more

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    Steak — it’s what’s for dinner: We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious — steak dishes around

    By Trent Modglin
    October 22, 2025
    Chef’s Cut steak boards at Fire + Wine An elevated steakhouse experience awaits at the beautiful new Fire + Wine in Uptown. Their Chef’s ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Anne Inwood

    By Trent Modglin
    October 17, 2025
    Wilfdire’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and families, ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

    By Trent Modglin
    October 16, 2025
    Seadog Haunted River Tour from City Cruises through Oct. 31 City Cruises, operator of Chicago’s year-round premier water experiences, has a pretty stellar fall ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: Goebbert’s Fall Fest, Park Ridge Trunk or Treat, Lake Park Golf Course, Chicago History Museum’s Lincoln exhibit and EXP Rosemont

    By Trent Modglin
    October 15, 2025
    Goebbert’s Farm Fall Fest and Halloween light show The annual Goebbert’s Farm annual Fall Fest, complete with pumpkin patch wagon rides, apple picking, slides, ...
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    Spotlight on KickHouse: An inviting and supportive community, energetic and stress-reducing workouts, and plenty of inspiring success stories

    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2025
    KickHouse Park Ridge 535A Busse Highway  847-558-2570 KickhouseParkRidge.com Instagram: @KickHouse_ParkRidge John Bonell’s KickHouse story I threw my first roundhouse kick at 24 years old ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Ed Beauvais

    By Trent Modglin
    October 3, 2025
    What you do for a living: Currently I am a father, a graduate student and work two jobs trying to improve our local community ...
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    The Oakton Sports Complex is here! Q&A with John Shea, executive director of the Park Ridge Park District

    By Trent Modglin
    September 30, 2025
    Oakton Sports Complex 2800 Oakton Street in Park Ridge 847-692-3359 PRParks.org Q. You’re at the finish line for the Oakton Sports Complex. How does ...
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    New in town: Get ready for Mikerphone Brewing Kitchen & Tap in South Park

    By Trent Modglin
    September 22, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Mikerphone Brewing Kitchen & Tap New taproom location: 800 Devon Ave. in Park Ridge Opening: January/February 2026 Main brewery location: 121 ...
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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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A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandf A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandfiddle wine dinner, this time benefiting the @parkridgechamber Bonus: It just so happened to be @chefjerry82 birthday too.
The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded wit The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded with plenty of fashionable fall and winter gear right now. Swing in today for a serious wardrobe upgrade before the temps dip again. And look for a feature article on this popular Prospect Ave store in our upcoming winter issue.
The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contempora The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contemporary Persian restaurant on the corner of Touhy, Prospect and Northwest Highway — can feel overwhelming at times… in a good way. Just that many tempting options. If you’re feeling steak (and we hope you are since you’re reading this article), the fan favorite char-grilled barg kabab is made of marinated filet mignon and comes with your choice of basmati rice or fries. Read more from our fall cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Satu Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Saturday at the @parkridgeparks Treasures & Trinkets Holiday Bazaar, where you can check out one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, and gifts made by local vendors. 🗓️ Saturday, November 1 ⏰ 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 📍 Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western Ave. 🎟️ $2 admission
The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @cru The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @crustbrewing in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark entertainment district has a great weekday happy hour from 4–5 p.m. that includes $5 Crust draft beers, $10 pizzas and $7 draft wines. Pictured: "The Pepperoni," which includes fresh pepperoni, ricotta, basil, and a drizzle of hot honey. And don't forget to grab a few pints of their tasty Crustoberfest lager before it's gone.
Local deal of the week Your introductory class is Local deal of the week Your introductory class is always free at @kickhouse_parkridge but they’re also still running a deal where you can take two weeks of unlimited sessions for just $22 — and get boxing gloves to keep! Check 'em out at 535A Busse Highway, and read more about the fun vibes and great workouts at KickHouse from our fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It was pure monkey business handing out 300 copies It was pure monkey business handing out 300 copies of our fall issue and 600 pieces of candy to the 200-plus families that enjoyed the @parkridgeparks Trunk or Treat at Centennial Fitness Center Friday night. Always fun hanging with @theharpandfiddle @northwindexteriors The Stage School and other sponsors too. Great, well-run event as always.
When we asked one of our Park Ridge Insiders, Jess When we asked one of our Park Ridge Insiders, Jesse Brady, for the best meal she's had recently, she couldn't name just one. Or three. And that's OK. "I could never pick just one! How about a few? The carbonara in a jar at @ziassocial — creamy, decadent, delicious. And the perfect meal to celebrate pre-school graduation. The chicken caprese at @fireandwinege — an unexpected trip to flavortown for date night. The acai bowl at @bonitabowl — a great option for something light and fresh on the go after a workout. The grilled calamari salad at @nonnasilvias — my first time having grilled calamari, and I’ll definitely have it again. The Rosso Diavolo pizza at @fornorosso on Harlem — perfect for sharing during a girls’ night when you want to try a piece but not have the whole pizza. And of course, the creme brûlée dessert is a staple order from @thecapitalgrille for special occasions." Read all her local opinions from a recent issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Our fall issue cover story... Steak — it’s wha Our fall issue cover story... Steak — it’s what’s for dinner We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious— steak dishes at local establishments like @shemroonkababhouse @tavernpointchi @uneannee @theharpandfiddle and more. Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com "Tavern on the Point's tavern steak sandwich consists of N.Y. strip steak topped with caramelized onions and your choice of mozzarella or blue cheese melted on top with crispy Italian bread."
Our fall issue cover story... Steak — it’s wh Our fall issue cover story... Steak — it’s what’s for dinner We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious— steak dishes at local establishments like @fireandwinege @howardstreetinn @ziassocial @donjuanscantina and more Read it now at TheRealParkRidge.com “For Don Juan’s Mar y Tierra surf & turf, we’re talking tender carne asada on top of chorizo black beans. And if that’s not enough, it’s served with four coconut shrimp with an orange chipotle glaze on chile serrano risotto.”
Local deal of the week The temps are finally star Local deal of the week The temps are finally starting to feel like fall, and we all know what’s on the way. So why not get a custom Clean & Check service done on your furnace and save some money in the process? @homecomfortservices is also offering a free high-efficiency furnace and heat pump upgrade (valued at up to $1,400 in features) through Oct. 31. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling 847-306-6602 HomeComfort.net
Right now at TheRealParkRidge.com get the Inside S Right now at TheRealParkRidge.com get the Inside Scoop on plenty of upcoming events: Seadog haunted river tours from @citycruises through Oct. 31, South Park’s Witches Night Out from @ashwillowsalon @thenest_parkridge and @renatasorganics Oct. 17, @lenabravachicago cooking demonstration at @chicagofirewood Oct. 18, @parkridgeparks Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and the @penniesforpennyville Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting on Oct. 25 to benefit the @parkridgehistoricalsociety Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com in the Inside Scoop section
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