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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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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    September 15, 2020
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    The Park Ridge Park District is here for all your recreational needs this fall

    Are you hoping to get out of the house for a while this fall and have some fun? Check out what the Park Ridge Park District ...
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  • Signature Dishes
    By Trent Modglin
    August 28, 2020
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    Signature dishes: The eye-popping trash can nachos and loaded mac & cheese pizza at The Beacon Tap

    By Trent Modglin The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines 847-715-2772 TheBeaconTap.com If you want to get the most out of what remains of ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    August 24, 2020
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    Q&A with JoAnn and Vinnie Fosco — owners of Anthony Valentino Salon — about their 30 years in the business, a love of Park Ridge and fixing quarantine haircuts

    By Trent Modglin Anthony Valentino Salon for Hair has been a staple in Park Ridge for 23 years — 31 in all. And after sitting outside ...
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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    August 21, 2020
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    Flower power: The Chicago Botanic Garden provides a much-needed escape with nature

    By Trent Modglin The start of school (i.e. e-learning from the living room) is just around the corner, and you need a break. An escape, if ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 28, 2020
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    Door County escape: A charming Wisconsin getaway beckons with plenty of fun options for both adults and kids

    By Trent Modglin My family and I travel a lot — as much as possible, really — and for some reason, we never experienced Door County ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    July 6, 2020
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    Park Ridge Insider Katie Russ on family dining at Holt’s, Zia’s and Lola’s Diner, finding dresses at Camp Willow, and hitting the splash pads at Centennial Pool

    Camp Willow in Uptown Park Ridge How long you’ve lived here: We made the move from being a city family to a suburb family back in ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    June 29, 2020
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    Q&A with Mike Goode, owner of Goode Plumbing, about the growth of his business and how to prevent basement flooding in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin This spring, after watching Park Ridge city sewer water back up into our house (not once, but twice) and destroy a newly renovated ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 5, 2020
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    Q&A with Laura Gainor, founder of Official MomFest, about creating a fun community for moms and what the quarantine has taught her about family

    By Trent Modglin Laura Gainor, Park Ridge resident and mother of two, recently launched Official MomFest not only as a way to provide inspiration and support ...
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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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Tis the season for an all-time classic scary movie Tis the season for an all-time classic scary movie at the @thepickwicktheatre courtesy of @parkridgeclassicfilm Come out to catch Steven Spielberg's POLTERGEIST on Wednesday, October 28 on the Pickwick's mega screen at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Film critic Nick Digilio will introduce the 7 p.m. screening, and there will be pre-show music at 6:30 p.m. courtesy of organist Jake McDonagh.
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
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