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  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
    • Feel-good Focus
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  • Park Ridge Insider Annika Schmidt

  • 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

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Trent Modglin

  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Unplug and play with the Park Ridge Park District’s many activities and venues this fall

    By Trent Modglin
    October 13, 2023
    Taking time to unplug has physical, mental, social and health benefits. Spending time with family and friends encourages healthy habits and can lower health ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Raffia’s return to Prospect: Plenty of excitement has been generated by this family-run gift shop’s return to its roots on Prospect Ave.

    By Trent Modglin
    October 6, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Raffia Gifts Location: 13 S. Prospect, near the Pickwick Theater in the former Yvonne Estelle’s location. RaffiaGifts.com Open seven days a ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Amici Ristorante: This family-run restaurant in Niles has plenty of old-world charm to go with its delicious Italian specialties

    By Trent Modglin
    October 1, 2023
    Amici Ristorante 7620 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles
 (847) 967-0606
 Amici-Italian.com By Trent Modglin History in short:  Amici’s owner, Sarah Zimmerman, has a long ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider JoAnn Fosco on the fried chicken tacos at Holt’s, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, brunch at Patina Wine Bar, and looking forward to ballroom lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio

    By Trent Modglin
    September 19, 2023
    Holt’s fried chicken and elote tacos What you do for a living: I am the co-owner of Anthony Valentino Salon here (26 Main Street) ...
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  • Interviews

    Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with Crust Brewing’s head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont

    By Trent Modglin
    September 11, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Bark 630-653-5500 CrustBrewing.com Q: When did you develop a love of beer? ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: From the Vine Street BBQ fest and Park Ridge’s Trucktoberfest to Rosemont’s Family Fall Fest, Goebbert’s Farm and Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, we have your September covered

    By Trent Modglin
    September 8, 2023
    Oktoberfest at Goebbert’s Farm Sept. 15-17 Just 30 minutes from Park Ridge, Oktoberfest at Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove is an authentic German celebration. ...
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  • General Features

    Bring it on: Surviving our first boxing and abs class at Kick House Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2023
    By Sophia Gianaris Location: 535A Busse Hwy, Unit 1A in the Village Green Shopping Center in Park Ridge. KickHouseParkRidge.com My expectations going in: I ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Claudia Pazik on the seven spicy ahi at Shakou, a Saturday bottomless brunch with friends at Pennyville Station, and perusing the home decor at Marigold

    By Trent Modglin
    September 1, 2023
    What you do for a living: I’m a hair stylist and colorist right here in Park Ridge at Salon Twenty Three. I’d love to ...
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Check out the huge @parkridgechamber sidewalk sale Check out the huge @parkridgechamber sidewalk sale happening through this Sunday, Aug. 2. Hurry up to Prospect Avenue and Uptown Park Ridge to find some fantastic deals at @shop2sisters @raffiagifts @sooocutepr @edie.boutique @campwillow @hellohollyparkridge @gabrielsclosetchi @hempcbd.wellness @pbparkridge and more.
Half-price pitchers of margaritas, open patio, tac Half-price pitchers of margaritas, open patio, tacos and live music? That’s a winning Thursday at @donjuanscantina
What an opening day of @nsccshow (aka The National What an opening day of @nsccshow (aka The National Sports Collectors Convention Inc.) at the 
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. It just so happens to be the largest and most prestigious sports card and memorabilia trade show in the country, and it’s right in our backyard through Sunday, Aug. 2. 

Celebrity autographs, 600+ dealers from around the nation, and about anything a sports fan could want covering 500,000 square feet of floor space. General admission is just $30, and children 12 and under are free with an accompanying adult 

Don’t miss out. More info at www.NSCCShow.com
From our big summer issue... Park Ridge Insider A From our big summer issue...

Park Ridge Insider Annika Schmidt on her new @sipnplaystudio on Devon Avenue, live music on the patio at @theharpandfiddle and @pennyvillestation … a love of @neta_sushi and @chicagobarrelhouse … exploring @wolffsfleamarket on the weekend, and the relaxing and fun art experience at @colormemineglenview 

Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Don’t fall victim to those random storm chasers ca Don’t fall victim to those random storm chasers calling or knocking on your door. If your home or business was impacted by yesterday’s hail and windstorm, get an honest inspection from your local roofing & siding experts at @northwindexteriors 

Call 773-998-4000 or visit www.northwindexteriors.com to fill out a quick inspection request form.
A fun summer Friday night in Park Ridge = fish and A fun summer Friday night in Park Ridge = fish and chips on @theharpandfiddle patio, craft beer sampling at @wehavegreatbeerpr and great live tunes from @terrybyrnemusic 

#therealparkridge #summer #parkridgeillinois #patiovibes
And that’s a wrap on another fun, successful Park And that’s a wrap on another fun, successful Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber 

Great food, drink, music and community vibes — and lots of great work from lots of great volunteers to make it all happen. See you on Aug. 22 for the summer finale
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
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