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  • Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco

  • Shop around the corner: Spotlight on 2 Sisters Boutique A&L

  • Inside Scoop: Skating in Rosemont, family holiday events with the Park Ridge Park District, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago Boat Show and more

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

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    Small-business spotlight on Renata’s Organics Skincare, and the opening of the versatile Anima Haus boutique and gathering space next door

    By Trent Modglin
    December 22, 2025
    Renata’s Organic Skincare 624 Devon Ave. in Park Ridge (773) 517-3512 RenatasOrganics.com Anima Haus 1111 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge   What it ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco

    By Trent Modglin
    December 17, 2025
    What you do for a living: I am a periodontist who specializes in replacing teeth with dental implants as well as treating gum disease ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: Christmas Around the World exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry, Altitude Trampoline Park, and ZooLights

    By Trent Modglin
    December 12, 2025
    Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry The 83rd annual Christmas Around the World and ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop around the corner: Spotlight on 2 Sisters Boutique A&L

    By Trent Modglin
    December 7, 2025
    2 Sisters Boutique A&L 33 S. Prosect Ave. in Park Ridge Shop2SistersPR.com Named after… Owner Natalie Amabile’s two daughters, Ava and Lily, both of ...
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    Inside Scoop: Skating in Rosemont, family holiday events with the Park Ridge Park District, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago Boat Show and more

    By Trent Modglin
    December 6, 2025
    Ice skating in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park through Jan. 25 Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district has been transformed again this winter with the ...
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    New in town: Mediterranean-inspired Elia Café believes in treating people like family

    By Trent Modglin
    November 24, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Elia Café 90 N Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge Elia-Cafe.com Background Owners (and brothers) Billy and Taso Pyroulis are well versed ...
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    Feel-good focus: Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates a meaningful 10-year partnership with Maine Township

    By Trent Modglin
    November 11, 2025
    By Trent Modglin “Never underestimate how one little thing you do for someone can impact the lives of others.” Not long into the recent ...
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    Hidden gems: Twin Anchors for ribs, Luvvli wellness studio, Suncatcher Brewing and AriYarn knitting and crochet studio

    By Trent Modglin
    November 5, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern If you lived in Chicago for any length of time, you no doubt know about this ...
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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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The @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor Marty Ma The @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor Marty Maloney officially welcomed @dimarkocoffee to the neighborhood last night. Great time had by all. Love it when we break out the giant scissors for new businesses in our thriving community.
From our big new winter issue that’s out now!!! P From our big new winter issue that’s out now!!! Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco from @difrancodentalspecialists on making the whole family happy at @haycarambarestaurant … kids birthdays at @bottleandbottega_parkrdgniles … unique gifts at @raffiagifts … go-to dishes at @pennyvillestation @eliacafe_ and @pastadartetrattoriaitaliana … and anticipating the opening of @kouklasgreek in Niles Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Look who scored a few nice deals at the new @parkr Look who scored a few nice deals at the new @parkridgecoin (Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles) at 1208 S. Fairview in South Park. From sports and Pokemon trading cards to jewelry, coins and other collectibles, this is your place to buy or sell those unique items. And check out the new winter issue of The Real Park Ridge for a spotlight on this store and other new businesses in the area. The online version will be up later this week!
The @parkridgechamber PREN 5 group enjoyed a fanta The @parkridgechamber PREN 5 group enjoyed a fantastic holiday wine dinner at @patinawinebar last week. Can’t say enough positive things about these people, the food and atmosphere at Patina, and all the support the Chamber provides for local businesses. Looking forward to another great year of events in town.
Good times (and a huge turnout) catching one of th Good times (and a huge turnout) catching one of the family’s favorite holiday movies, Elf, at @thepickwicktheatre courtesy of @teamfallicorealestate this morning.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend — or Looking for something fun to do this weekend — or over Christmas break — with the kiddos? Check out our Kid Zone from the current winter issue, featuring the Christmas Around the World exhibit at the @msichicago ... bouncing around at @altitudeskokie ... and ZooLights at Chicago's @lincolnparkzoo Read it all now: TheRealParkRidge.com
Our WINTER issue is the biggest yet in terms of di Our WINTER issue is the biggest yet in terms of distribution reach, circulation, page count, all of it! Five and a half years of growth and a whole lot of fun along the way. Check your mailbox and more than 100 businesses throughout the near NW suburbs and NW Chicago for the best family-friendly content anywhere. Dishes to warm you up at spots like @theharpandfiddle @ziassocial @shemroonkababhouse and @fireandwinege … business spotlights on @shop2sisters @renatasorganics and @verticalchimneycare … fun new spots in town like @dimarkocoffee @hattysclub and @parkridgecoin … a look at the sparkling new Oakton Sports Complex from @parkridgeparks … a charity spotlight on everything @penniesforpennyville is doing for the community, great insider opinions, Kid Zone fun at the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit at the @msichicago ... and much, much more. The digital version is up at TheRealParkRidge.com and we still have several thousand to get out to the masses today, so keep an eye out for the fun.
Still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree ( Still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree (or wreath)? The @prwilderness Souts and Princesses are still selling our remaining supplies at the Centennial Fitness Center parking lot this week. In case you didn't know, we raise around $30k for local charities, scholarships and community organizations each year. We even made the Chicago Tribune while shoveling out the lot last Sunday!
Hosting family or a company party for the holidays Hosting family or a company party for the holidays? Spoil your guests with a pan of delicious seafood paella from @donjuanscantina Don’t delay: They’re taking orders through Dec. 23.
1.) Tonight!! It’s time for bourbon pours + holida 1.) Tonight!! It’s time for bourbon pours + holiday shopping from 6-8 p.m. at @shop2sisters with @mariosellsre 2.) 2 Sisters Boutique’s 15 Days of Fabulous is back, where every day they’re dropping a new featured item that’s 15% off in-store and online. 3.) They’re featured in the new winter issue of The Real Park Ridge too. Check out the spotlight article now at therealparkridge.com
Shop Around the Corner spotlight on @shop2sisters Shop Around the Corner spotlight on @shop2sisters — Natalie Amabile’s friendly, fashionable and always evolving boutique is celebrating five years on Prospect Avenue Read the feature from our winter issue — out this week — right here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Thanks to the accommodating crew at @social18resta Thanks to the accommodating crew at @social18restaurant and @mullysgrillrestaurant for the great setup for a bunch of 6th graders and their dads to watch the Bears’ game in one of the golf simulator bays today. Not the outcome we wanted, but good food, drink, company and a big screen TV were fun.
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