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  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
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  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd

  • Inside Scoop: Family-friendly events this July & August from the Park Ridge Park District

  • Light bites perfect for patio season

  • Park Ridge Insider Jerry Kussy

  • Park Ridge Insider Jennifer Torbick

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  • Six people—three women, one man, and two boys—pose together at an outdoor festival with vendor tents and a crowd in the background.
    Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd

    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2026
    Come celebrate summer in Park Ridge at the next Market After Dark July 25 Year three of the Park Ridge Market After Dark, located ...
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  • Child in a light blue shirt climbs a blue vertical pole on a multi-level indoor obstacle course in a gym. It has a rock wall, tires, and bright yellow padded flooring nearby.
    Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: Funtopia, Powering the Future exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Park District’s Country Farm Fair and Movie in the Park

    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2026
    Indoor adventures at Funtopia in Glenview Take a break from the sun with opportunities for rock climbing, exploring cave systems, conquering a ropes course, ...
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  • General Features

    Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorites from the uniquely charming Door County peninsula

    By Trent Modglin
    July 17, 2026
    By Trent Modglin It’s easy to fall under the spell of Door County, given its quaint, approachable charm and beauty. You can sightsee, swim, ...
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  • Outdoor pool at dusk with people on inflatable tubes watching a movie on a large screen above the pool area.
    Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Family-friendly events this July & August from the Park Ridge Park District

    By Trent Modglin
    July 13, 2026
    For more information and to register for events, visit PRParks.org Family Summer Concert: Kitty Orca Music & Piano Tuesday, July 14 | 6:00pm – ...
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  • Three cocktails on a patio table: a lime-garnished orange drink in a short glass, a dark espresso martini in a coupe, and an orange spritz in a tall glass with a lime wedge and straw.
    Good Eats

    Light bites perfect for patio season

    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2026
    We went in search of some lighter dishes that would be ideal for lunch or dinner on the patio this summer By Trent Modglin ...
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  • Loaded nachos with guacamole, sour cream, shredded chicken, pico de gallo, and melted cheese, beside a margarita glass.
    Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Jerry Kussy

    By Trent Modglin
    July 1, 2026
    Don Juan’s chicken nachos and margarita What do you do for a living? I am a senior mortgage advisor with Wintrust Mortgage here in ...
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  • Rita's ice-cream truck with red-and-white stripes and a smiling staffer at the service window beside a frozen coffee sign and flavor menu.
    General Features

    Did you know? Fun, helpful info from local businesses like Rita’s Italian Ice, Home Comfort and PowHerHouse Fitness

    By Trent Modglin
    June 29, 2026
    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard offers catering and a food truck for all your events As if Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard ...
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  • Close-up portrait of a woman with short, sunlit hair and eyes closed in bright sunlight
    Interviews

    Summer skincare Q&A with Alexis Novelli from Uptown Med Spa

    By Trent Modglin
    June 24, 2026
    Advice from Uptown Med Spa’s Alexis Novelli on the best sun protection and skincare treatments for summer Uptown Med Spa 36 Main Street, Suite ...
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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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You are not going to want to miss the next Park Ri You are not going to want to miss the next Park Ridge Market after Dark — @mad60068 — this Saturday, July 25. We are filled to the brim with breweries, distilleries, wineries, artisans, live music, local food trucks and plenty of friendly faces. Bring your crew out to this new summer celebration benefiting the @parkridgechamber The fun starts at 4:30.
Thanks to @heronagency for an afternoon spent aboa Thanks to @heronagency for an afternoon spent aboard the Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour from @citycruises Talk about feeling like a tourist for the day on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Unique, educational and entertaining at the same time.
When the brother in law visits and basically escap When the brother in law visits and basically escapes with your son and nieces every night for a little @triplescoopdicecream
Inside Scoop: The next Park Ridge Market after Dar Inside Scoop: The next Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 is coming up this Saturday, July 25, The National Sports Collectors Convention Inc. @nsccshow takes over Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park Fridays and Jazzin’ at the @@shedd_aquarium Wednesdays Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Read the Kid Zone section from our big summer issu Read the Kid Zone section from our big summer issue with fun info about the @parkridgeparks Country Farm Fair this Saturday and Movies in the Park (Cars) Aug. 6, as well as climbing adventures in the AC at @funtopiaglenview and the new Powering the Future exhibit at the @griffinmsi (where the popular Spider-Man is extended!) Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite spots and sights from the uniquely charming Door County peninsula Read the feature from our big summer issue here: therealparkridge.com
It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreet It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreetpizza tent at the Taste of Park Ridge last weekend. And it was equally as great to discover one of their new summer specials on Devon Avenue... the southwest chicken egg rolls. Let’s get together and bug them enough to keep them on the regular menu going forward. C’mon, who’s with me?
Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’more Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’mores bonfires to fun concerts and early childhood expos, there are plenty of family-friendly events this July & August from the @parkridgeparks Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
Properties recently listed by @mattsteigerrealesta Properties recently listed by @mattsteigerrealestate 110 N. Merrill St. in Park Ridge 1404 S. Ashland Ave. in Park Ridge 400 Ascot Dr., #3E in Park Ridge “Matt has in-depth knowledge of the area and was able to leverage it in our search. He was always available and arranged showings promptly and efficiently. ... Personable and helpful at all times. ... He almost felt like a family member in our dealings with him.” See more: atproperties.com/site/mattsteiger
The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is und The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is underway and runs through Saturday. What foods and bands are you most looking forward to?
You know you have great summer content when even t You know you have great summer content when even the busy staff at @ritasofparkridge has to take a break to check out the latest issue…
Check out our summer issue cover story on lite bit Check out our summer issue cover story on lite bites perfect for patio season, like the @tavernpointchi blackened grouper sandwich, @donjuanscantina tostadas, @theharpandfiddle mixed berry salad, @shemroonkababhouse koobideh bites and @ziassocial Lake Superior whitefish (and cocktails) Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
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