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  • Home
  • Around Town
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
    • Feel-good Focus
    • Kid Zone
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    • Recommendations
  • Eat. Drink. Shop
    • Good Eats
    • Signature Dishes
    • Shop Around the Corner
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  • Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new Anima Haus in Park Ridge

  • Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe

  • Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

  • Inside Scoop: Private rental opportunities abound at the new Oakton Sports Complex

  • Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell

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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    October 22, 2026
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    Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new Anima Haus in Park Ridge

    Owner Renata Karkut describes her new new South Park boutique that focuses on natural beauty, quality, comfort, and a more thoughtful way of living 1111 S. ...
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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    October 20, 2026
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    Kid Zone: Museum of Illusions Chicago, Play Ball USA in Mount Prospect, and the Goebbert’s Farm Fall Fest

    Museum of Illusions Chicago
 It only takes about an hour to go through this small museum, but what the museum lacks in size, it makes up ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    October 9, 2026
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    New in town: Welcome to Park Ridge Brew Coffee Lab, Bare Studio, IV Nutrition, Mandram, HOTWORX and Hello Holly

    Brew Coffee Lab Brew Coffee Lab 137 N Northwest Highway in Park Ridge “That was actually it,” Japhlet Arañas says. “I was just sick of drinking ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    October 6, 2026
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    Park Ridge Park District Q&A: Justin Schuring
 on the variety of the membership options, fun classes this fall, and the welcoming atmosphere at Centennial Fitness Center

    Park Ridge Park District Q&A with Justin Schuring
 The superintendent of the Centennial Fitness Center on the variety of membership options, fun classes this fall, and ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    September 29, 2026
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    Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe

    Chicago Botanic Garden Peter Volpe What you do for a living: My wife and I are both bankers, and fortunate to work at a real community ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    September 18, 2026
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    Chef favorites: We asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall

    Don Juan’s Cantina We asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall By Trent Modglin Don Juan’s Cantina — Carne ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    September 18, 2026
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    Local recommendations include Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, Fun in Chicago bounce houses, Windy City Appliance Repair, Raffia Gifts, Pazzi di Pizza, the Liven Room and more

    My wife and I had a great night with friends recently at Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen. The spicy tamarind mojito was recommended by our server and did ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    September 15, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

    Sketchbook Brewing’s sixth annual Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20 Sketchbook Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place Sept. 18-20 at their Skokie taproom. This free event will boast ...
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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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After a long weekend of entertaining friends, it t After a long weekend of entertaining friends, it turned out to be an @easystreetpizza deep dish kind of Sunday night
Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new @anim Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new @animahausco in Park Ridge Owner Renata Karkut describes her new new South Park boutique that focuses on natural beauty, quality, comfort, and a more thoughtful way of living “I want Anima Haus to become known for the quality of the materials we choose. … The pieces are meant to be special and feminine while still being comfortable and easy to wear in real life.” Read the feature from our big fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes… The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes… the quirky fun at @museumofillusions_chicago @playballdirect batting cages and instruction in Mount Prospect And the last two weekends of @goebberts_ Fall Fest Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"Most people are surprised at the incredible worko "Most people are surprised at the incredible workout they can get in just 15-30 minutes. It’s is a unique, efficient, and effective way to fit fitness into a busy schedule.” — @hotworxparkridge general manager Nicole Paus Read more about HOTWORX on Northwest Highway and five other new businesses that have opened recently at TheRealParkRidge.com
A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @ A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @parkridgechamber is coming up this Thursday at @eliacafe_ on NW Highway. Come watch Caleb and the boys handle the Patriots with some delicious eats and fun community vibes.
Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out nig Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out night out at @ashwillowsalon and @renatasorganics in South Park tonight
We were delighted to be invited to the grand openi We were delighted to be invited to the grand opening of the beautiful new @bricktonmontessorischool location at 1695 S. River Rd in Des Plaines last month. After a two-year renovation, the finished product is something to behold, and it was difficult to decide who was more excited about the new facility: the kids, the staff or the parents. Brickton.org
Quite the working lunch today at the Edison Park f Quite the working lunch today at the Edison Park favorite @cafe.touche which included one of the best smash burgers we’ve had to date (think sautéed onions, cheddar, pickles and 1000 island). A stellar chicken salad and Cubano sandwich (with pulled pork pork, ham, avocado, pickles, gruyere cheese, and Cajun-dijon mustard) too.
Time to grab your team for the Park Ridge - Friend Time to grab your team for the Park Ridge - Friends of the Parks annual Trivia Night fundraiser Saturday, November 14 from 6-10 p.m. Prospect Park’s O’Connor Building 733 N. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge Doors open at 6 p.m. | Trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. This event is adults only, 21+ $360 per team (up to eight players) Registration includes: * Eight rounds of trivia * Pasta and salad from fire + wine * Soft drinks and 24 drink tickets per team (Drink tickets may be used for beer, wine, or hard seltzer.) Teams are encouraged to create a team name and decorate their table. Registration closes Nov. 8 (or earlier if it sells out). prfriendsoftheparks.org
From our big fall issue, a spotlight on six new bu From our big fall issue, a spotlight on six new businesses in town. Welcome to Park Ridge: @brew.pkr @barestudioesthetics Mandram by @thalaivasindiankitchen @hotworxparkridge @hellohollyparkridge @ivnparkridge Read the feature now at therealparkridge.com
The Real Park Ridge deal of the week: By now we ce The Real Park Ridge deal of the week: By now we certainly hope you know all about the @fireandwinege half-price pasta special on Mondays, but are you aware it’s also the perfect spot to unwind for happy hour Monday through Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 3-5:30 p.m.? In the bar and lounge area, you can enjoy all of your favorite small plates at half off their regular menu price, along with a rotating selection of featured $8 wines, $10 signature cocktails, and $5 select draft beers. 608 W. Touhy, C2 in Park Ridge https://www.fireandwine.net/park-ridge-fire-and-wine
This Sunday, Oct. 11, check out the @parkridgepark This Sunday, Oct. 11, check out the @parkridgeparks open house at Centennial Fitness Center, where guests will have free admission all day to try out the facility and various group fitness classes. Special membership deals will be available Sunday as well.
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