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  • 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

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    Did you know? — Important and helpful info from local businesses like Triple Scoop’d, Ash & Willow, @properties and Divine Vending

    By Trent Modglin
    March 11, 2026
    Besides great ice cream, Triple Scoop’d also offers catering for events and customized cakes and treats Everyone loves ice cream, and not just in ...
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    Small-business spotlight: Vertical Chimney 


    By Trent Modglin
    February 11, 2026
    Comfort, safety and cleanliness have been at the core of this business for nearly 40 years (847) 766-6500
 VerticalChimney.com

 Q: Vertical Chimney has been ...
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    Local charity spotlight: Pennies for Pennyville

    By Trent Modglin
    January 31, 2026
    This new charitable organization in Park Ridge is focused on the idea of building a more connected, more compassionate community Pennies for Pennyville Q&A ...
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    Night on the town: Candlelight U2 concert with a string quartet, dinner and rooftop cocktails in Wicker Park

    By Trent Modglin
    January 19, 2026
    The following is part of a new series on unique date-night ideas By Trent Modglin Coming up with creative date-night ideas should be relatively ...
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    Did you know? — Important info from local businesses like Northwind Exteriors, Home Comfort, Allstate, Peace Pelvic Health and YSB Legal

    By Trent Modglin
    January 6, 2026
    Northwind Exteriors can help with damaging roof ice dams The picturesque beauty of a Park Ridge winter often comes with a hidden danger: ice ...
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    New in town: Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe, Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles, Hatty’s Club, Kouklas Greek Eatery and Chubby Cattle

    By Trent Modglin
    December 28, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe 120 Main Street in Park Ridge DiMarkoCoffee.com Background: Dimitri Markos was meant to own his own coffee ...
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    Small-business spotlight on Renata’s Organics Skincare, and the opening of the versatile Anima Haus boutique and gathering space next door

    By Trent Modglin
    December 22, 2025
    Renata’s Organic Skincare 624 Devon Ave. in Park Ridge (773) 517-3512 RenatasOrganics.com Anima Haus 1111 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge   What it ...
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    New in town: Mediterranean-inspired Elia Café believes in treating people like family

    By Trent Modglin
    November 24, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Elia Café 90 N Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge Elia-Cafe.com Background Owners (and brothers) Billy and Taso Pyroulis are well versed ...
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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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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
Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite spots and sights from the uniquely charming Door County peninsula Read the feature from our big summer issue here: therealparkridge.com
It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreet It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreetpizza tent at the Taste of Park Ridge last weekend. And it was equally as great to discover one of their new summer specials on Devon Avenue... the southwest chicken egg rolls. Let’s get together and bug them enough to keep them on the regular menu going forward. C’mon, who’s with me?
Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’more Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’mores bonfires to fun concerts and early childhood expos, there are plenty of family-friendly events this July & August from the @parkridgeparks Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
Properties recently listed by @mattsteigerrealesta Properties recently listed by @mattsteigerrealestate 110 N. Merrill St. in Park Ridge 1404 S. Ashland Ave. in Park Ridge 400 Ascot Dr., #3E in Park Ridge “Matt has in-depth knowledge of the area and was able to leverage it in our search. He was always available and arranged showings promptly and efficiently. ... Personable and helpful at all times. ... He almost felt like a family member in our dealings with him.” See more: atproperties.com/site/mattsteiger
The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is und The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is underway and runs through Saturday. What foods and bands are you most looking forward to?
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