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    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 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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    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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    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 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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    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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  • Good Eats

    Winter warmers: Perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter

    By Trent Modglin
    January 1, 2026
    Harp & Fiddle’s French onion soup By Trent Modglin French onion soup at Harp and Fiddle There are lots of worthy options to warm ...
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    New in town: Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe, Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles, Hatty’s Club, Kouklas Greek Eatery and Chubby Cattle

    By Trent Modglin
    December 28, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe 120 Main Street in Park Ridge DiMarkoCoffee.com Background: Dimitri Markos was meant to own his own coffee ...
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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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From our winter issue cover story on the best dish From our winter issue cover story on the best dishes for those cold winter nights: The bourbon-glazed pork chop at @tavernpointchi The short rib grilled cheese, fried chicken dinner and seared scallops regularly demand our attention at this Edison Park favorite, but there’s just something about a hearty pork chop that speaks to us in the wintertime. This is a 14-ounce bone-in pork chop that’s charbroiled and topped with a Jack Daniel’s glaze and served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Insider’s tip: Plenty of drink specials and half-price appetizers make for a rock solid weekday happy hour here from 3-6 p.m. 6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park. TavernOnThePoint.com
From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current winter issue: Sloppy joes and mac & cheese at @howardstreetinn (6700 W. Howard Street in Niles) The Howard Street Inn is always home to a diverse crowd of groups, families and sports fans of all ages. A gigantic menu too. And did we mention it has arguably the best happy hour and daily specials in the area? One of those specials we love so much happens on Thursdays, when you can get two sloppy joes and a bowl of creamy mac and cheese for just $8.75. If that doesn’t take you back to some fond childhood memories, nothing will. Another hard-to-believe Thursday special: $3 flavored martinis Read the full feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
Wait till you see the food buffet at @ziassocial f Wait till you see the food buffet at @ziassocial for their big annual Super Bowl event benefiting @misericordiahome Doors open at 3:30. Don't delay in getting your tickets, as this event will sell out. ZiasSocial.com
Get the kiddos excited. Another Pokemon trade nigh Get the kiddos excited. Another Pokemon trade night is coming up at @parkridgecoin on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 3-6 p.m. Come buy, trade and watch the magic happen at this fun new store off Devon Avenue in South Park. Grab $5 Pokemon packs too. Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles 1208 S. Fairview in Park Ridge
From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current winter issue: The aash-e-reshteh soup at @shemroonkababhouse (430 W. Touhy in Park Ridge) It may not be easy to pronounce, but you also won’t be able to put your spoon down when it arrives at your table. This Persian favorite consists of a mix of fresh chopped herbs, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, onions, garlic and noodles with slow-cooked creamed whey drizzled on top with little mound of caramelized onions. Hearty enough to stand on its own, but also a perfect start to a meal if you’re sharing plates with a group. “It’s on our regular menu year round, but it tends to really get popular in the cold weather,” says owner Mehdi Hajiaghazadeh. “It’s a wonderful blend of flavors and has so many good ingredients that it’s even been known to make you feel better when you’re under the weather.” Insider’s tip: You can get this very soup (or chicken noodle or lentil) for free with the purchase of an entree during their early dinner hour (4-5 p.m.) special. Read the full feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
Loving the winter football league at the new Oakto Loving the winter football league at the new Oakton Sports Complex. Such a versatile venue for a variety of @parkridgeparks activities. Meeting/event spaces too!
From our big winter issue: Park Ridge Insider @tun From our big winter issue: Park Ridge Insider @tunzisue on Italian favorites from @pazziparkridge and @pastadartetrattoriaitaliana … finding something special for your home at @chaletnursery … the fun vibes at @theharpandfiddle … being impressed by the new @eliacafe_ … and weekend escapes to Lake Geneva Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
A flavorful Indian meal and the warm ambiance at @ A flavorful Indian meal and the warm ambiance at @thalaivasindiankitchen can be the perfect cure for these frigid winter nights
Get the Inside Scoop: @choosechicago Chicago Resta Get the Inside Scoop: @choosechicago Chicago Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 9, Road Full of Promise @med13lfoundation fundraiser at @joesrosemont Jan. 24, @parkridgelibrary Preschool and Enrichment Fair Jan. 24, @mikerphonebrewing Winterfest Jan. 24, @patinawinebar now open for lunch and complimentary wine tasting Jan. 31, and Pokemon Trade Night at @parkridgecoin Jan. 31 Read it all now at therealparkridge.com
Night on the town: @candlelight.concerts U2 perfor Night on the town: @candlelight.concerts U2 performance with a string quartet, dinner at @wolfandcompanychicago and rooftop cocktails at Wicker Park’s historic @therobeychicago The following article, from our big winter issue that’s out now, is part of a new series on creative date-night ideas. Have ideas for a future issue? Shoot us a line. Read it now at therealparkridge.com
When it’s cold out, we seal up our homes to stay w When it’s cold out, we seal up our homes to stay warm — but that also traps dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants inside. With less fresh air coming in, the air inside your home can be 2-5 times more polluted than the air outside. Check out our “Did You Know?” feature from the winter issue to find out more about the simple and effective ways @homecomfortservices has to boost your indoor air quality Read more about some local business advice at TheRealParkRidge.com
Good Eats at @oldirvingbrewing — This award-winnin Good Eats at @oldirvingbrewing — This award-winning favorite on Chicago’s NW side boasts a welcoming, family-friendly vibe and a seriously scrumptious menu Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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