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  • 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
  • General Features
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  • Local shopping spotlight: A handful of must-have items for summer

  • Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the Feldco guy”

  • Inside Scoop: Insight on Market After Dark and the Taste of Park Ridge, Rockin’ in the Park concerts in Rosemont, Goldfish Swim School block party, happy hour deals and more

  • Park Ridge Insider Anna Sealund

  • Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont, Mother’s Day brunches and specials, Main Street craft beer fest, Market After Dark and more

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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    August 25, 2021
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    First Look review: “The Art of Banksy” exhibit in Chicago gives the public access to some of the world’s most illusive works of art

    By Michael Dritto Photos by Kyle Flubacker Location: 360 N. State Street in downtown Chicago. Visit BanksyExhibit.com for ticket information. Currently running through Oct. 31, 2021. Background: Having ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    August 19, 2021
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    The Forge — Lemont Quarries: Experience ropes courses, zip lining, kayaks, laser tag, mountain biking and more at the largest adventure park in the U.S.

    Location: The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 630-326-3301 ForgeParks.com Deal for you: Use promo code PARKRIDGE20 at check out (ForgeParks.com) for 20 ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    August 19, 2021
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    Chicago’s popular Easy Street Pizza, owned and operated by a local family, is coming to Park Ridge this September

    By Trent Modglin The owners of successful Chicago establishments like The Country Club (Wrigleyville), Waterhouse (Lakeview) and Pitchfork (Old Irving Park) added to their résumé with ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    August 7, 2021
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    Getting fit: A personal trainer from the Centennial Fitness Center can help improve your health and well-being

    Are you thinking about working with a personal trainer? The American Council on Exercise shares a few reasons to help you make your decision. From helping ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    August 5, 2021
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge events this week: Sidewalk sales through Aug. 8, Movies in the Park Aug. 5 and Concerts in the Park Aug. 6

    Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale runs through August 8 Plans for the rest of the week? It’s time to take advantage of some great ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    July 29, 2021
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    Q&A with Bridget Murphy from the Dave Murphy Team at Coldwell Banker about the current real estate market in Park Ridge and their long-standing ties to Lake Geneva

    Q: How did you first get into this industry?  A: I got into the industry by helping friends find homes just for fun! I was obsessed ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    July 17, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Vinnie Fosco on Main Street’s revival, dining at Harp & Fiddle and Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, and relaxing at Grand Geneva Resort

    Harp & Fiddle photo by Nikki Allen Creative What you do for a living: I am an owner and hair stylist at Anthony Valentino’s Salon on Main ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    July 14, 2021
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    Lots of happenings: Movies in the Park, magic shows, Sweet & Arts camp, Beer Under Glass and deals at Gabriel’s Closet, Like New Auto Spa and Elements Massage

    25% off sale in July at the new Gabriel’s Closet children’s consignment store in Park Ridge To thank all their supporters since opening last month, every ...
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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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Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from lo Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from local businesses like ... the @ritasofparkridge event truck, ozone therapy from @mettaperspective Acupuncture, the media lab at the @parkridgelibrary and fun summer menu items and cocktails from @easystreetpizza 

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at therealparkridge.com
Just two weeks remain to get your little ones up t Just two weeks remain to get your little ones up to speed at @goldfish_parkridge 

Their popular Jump Start Clinics consist of a half-hour lesson Monday-Thursday on select weeks throughout the summer, all at the same time with the same instructor, with a focus on everything from teaching the fundamentals of water safety to fine-tuning stroke technique. These clinics are so effective that they guarantee you’ll see significant improvement in your child’s swimming skills in just four short days. 

For more information, call (224) 479-1414. 
678 N. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge. GoldfishSwimSchool.com
That’s a wrap on a busy final day of the Taste o That’s a wrap on a busy final day of the Taste of Park Ridge. Great time hanging with neighbors, @parkridgechamber friends, fellow @falconsfootballcheer coaches, magazines clients, fellow volunteers and plenty of other fun people. Always cool to see our community put on such a well-run, family-friendly event. Kudos to this year’s committee for a job well done.
Rock solid first day of the Taste of Park Ridge, e Rock solid first day of the Taste of Park Ridge, even if a monsoon forced us to take cover and get cozy with a few dozen folks for a bit. The fun continues today and Saturday. Can’t wait to grab some more food andd drink, see some familair faces and rock out with Kashmir!
Your introductory class is always free at @kickhou Your introductory class is always free at @kickhouse_parkridge but they’re also currently running a deal where you can check out two weeks of unlimited sessions for just $22 — and boxing gloves to keep! Check ‘em out at 535A Busse Highway.
It’s official… Imagine us having to keep this It’s official…
Imagine us having to keep this little secret for most of the last year, especially when the second location will be walking distance from our house. Congrats Mike and the talented crew at @mikerphonebrewing … we can’t wait to be your first customer. Look for a Q&A about this fun expansion in the fall issue of @therealparkridge
From our big summer issue... Spotlight on @triples From our big summer issue...
Spotlight on @triplescoopdicecream — Keeping Park Ridge’s sweet tooth satisfied has been a fun journey for this active, family-run business

“It’s such a special feeling on a warm summer night to give people a chance to calm down from their busy lives and take a few moments to connect with each other.” — Nicole Hanlon

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
This event from the @parkridgechamber and @theharp This event from the @parkridgechamber and @theharpandfiddle next Friday during the Taste of Park Ridge is not to be missed. Good people, good wine, good times
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Local shopping spotlight: From floral sun dresses Local shopping spotlight: From floral sun dresses at @shop2sisters to colorful patio dishware at @raffiagifts and versatile tote bags at @sooocutepr — we’ve got a variety of must-have items for summer

Read the spotlight from our big summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco guy,” on great dinners a @carmines_rosemont and @mullysgrillrestaurant recently, feeling like family at Mac’s diner, shopping with his daughter at @edie.boutique on Prospect, crab legs at @halfshellchicago and weekend getaways in SW Michigan

Read the Insider spotlight from our summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
A little patio time at @theharpandfiddle and @weha A little patio time at @theharpandfiddle and @wehavegreatbeerpr on a Saturday evening is good for the soul
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