Author: Trent Modglin
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First Look review: The Marriott Theatre’s version of West Side Story will remind audiences why the show is an all-time classic
By Michael Dritto Playing at: The Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire) for a limited engagement through March 27. See the calendar and ... -
Q&A with Mel Thillens about his Mel’s Craft BBQ opening this spring on Main Street, learning from the best in Texas, and a love for showing people a good time
By Trent Modglin Q: Tell us about the inspiration behind Mel’s Craft BBQ. A: Nothing makes me happier than showing people a good time. I’ve ... -
Q&A with Philip Hong, president and co-founder of Park Ridge Lacrosse, a non-profit designed to foster the local development and growth of this fast-rising sport
Q: What led to the launch of Park Ridge Lacrosse? A: Growing up playing lacrosse and coaching lacrosse for the last 20 years, I was ... -
Inside Scoop: Chicago Travel & Adventure Show returns Feb. 19-20; Small Cheval, Stan’s Donuts and Big Chicken coming to Rosemont
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show returns to Rosemont Feb. 19-20 The 17th edition will take place Feb. 19 and 20 at the Donald E. ... -
Park Ridge Insider Heather O’Grady on Nonno Pino’s gnocchi, haircuts at Anthony Valentino’s, and weekends in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward
Milwaukee Third Ward photo courtesy of VisitMilwaukee.org What you do for a living: I manage Edie Boutique and Marigold in Uptown Park Ridge. How ... -
Inside Scoop: Museum of Science and Industry’s LEGO exhibit and free days, MLK Day art camp at Bottle & Bottega, and member benefits at Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave Breweries
Museum of Science and Industry Illinois 2022 free days, and the world’s largest display of LEGO art opens Feb. 10 Did you know that ... -
Q&A with local comedian John DaCosse about being relatable, comedy in a Covid world, and feeling the adrenaline from a sold-out show at Zanies
By Trent Modglin Q: What do you like best about a comic’s life in Chicago and Rosemont? A: Chicago is the heart of the ... -
Kudos to Park Ridge youth football: There are plenty of people in this household who can’t wait until next season
By Trent Modglin Thank you Park Ridge football! My family moved to Park Ridge from Chicago two and a half years ago, and to ...