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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

  • Inside Scoop: Family-friendly events this July & August from the Park Ridge Park District

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    Q&A with Olivia Santelli, whose popular lakefront Rise Pilates Club (and TV appearances) has led to her own Within the Studio in Edison Park

    By Trent Modglin
    August 10, 2026
    By Trent Modglin Last summer, Olivia Santelli, who grew up in Edison Park and previously worked for the Cubs in video production, received national ...
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    Summer skincare Q&A with Alexis Novelli from Uptown Med Spa

    By Trent Modglin
    June 24, 2026
    Advice from Uptown Med Spa’s Alexis Novelli on the best sun protection and skincare treatments for summer Uptown Med Spa 36 Main Street, Suite ...
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    The Oakton Sports Complex is here! Q&A with John Shea, executive director of the Park Ridge Park District

    By Trent Modglin
    September 30, 2025
    Oakton Sports Complex 2800 Oakton Street in Park Ridge 847-692-3359 PRParks.org Q. You’re at the finish line for the Oakton Sports Complex. How does ...
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    Summer fitness Q&A with Julia Baraglia of Mixfitliving

    By Trent Modglin
    July 24, 2025
    Julia Mix Baraglia grew up in Park Ridge, was a Hawkette at Maine South, and she and her husband are raising their three boys ...
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    Craft Beer Q&A: Crust Brewing’s Rob Hunter on his education in quality lagers, being impressed by Double Clutch Brewery, and getting into barrel-aging in Rosemont

    By Trent Modglin
    January 9, 2025
    As featured in Illinois Brewing magazine’s winter issue Rob Hunter Head brewer at Crust Brewing in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park CrustBrewing.com The last really ...
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    Q&A with John Shea, Jr. — The new executive director of the Park Ridge Park District chatted with us about his new role, the progress of the Oakton Sports Complex, and all the events and classes this fall

    By Trent Modglin
    October 16, 2024
    Q: Now that you’re fully settled into your new role, how would you describe the Park Ridge community and your adjustment so far? A: ...
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    Spotlight on Allstate agent Todd Gentile: Current insurance trends, common client missteps, and offering life and retirement planning strategies

    By Trent Modglin
    July 27, 2024
    New office location: 15 S. Fairview, suite 201 (above Daniel’s Charcuterie) Contact info: (847) 384-9050. To*********@******te.com Details: Todd, who has a financial planning background, ...
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    Real estate Q&A: Matt Steiger from @properties offers his assessment on the state of the current market and tips and trends for when it comes time to buy or sell

    By Trent Modglin
    April 2, 2024
    Real estate spotlight with Matt Steiger of @properties 224-392-6421 Ma*********@**********es.com Current state of the industry Park Ridge has always had a very strong housing ...
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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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Local charity spotlight: @have.dreams is celebrati Local charity spotlight: @have.dreams is celebrating 30 years of offering a variety of programs and services to help those with autism reach their full potential

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Big sale happening this weekend at @shop2sisters Big sale happening this weekend at @shop2sisters
Foodie spotlight dish of the week: The carne asada Foodie spotlight dish of the week: The carne asada à la tampiqueña con un chile relleno from @donjuanscantina 

After four decades in business, rest assured they know a thing or two about delicious skirt steak. And to sweeten up your week, it just so happens Wednesday is half-price wine night and Thursday is half-off margarita pitchers.
In case you haven't taken advantage of the weekly In case you haven't taken advantage of the weekly specials at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park, consider yourself missing out. It's still prime rooftop season, too. Perfect for events, groups or date night.
From our summer issue... First-timer’s club: Step From our summer issue...

First-timer’s club: Stepping out of your normal comfort zone and into your first session at @kickhouse_parkridge 

“This experience pushed me to try something new and make a few friends, all while getting a good workout in. You can’t beat that combination.”

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Local dish of the week: The shrimp po boy, new swe Local dish of the week: The shrimp po boy, new sweet corn pasta salad, and a lime pilsner from @uneannee in Niles. And did we mention how fantastic the patio is on a night like tonight?
From the Park Ridge Insider section of our summer From the Park Ridge Insider section of our summer issue: "The chicken noodle soup at @shemroonkababhouse  is a must try, as well as the hummus and the chicken kababs. The beef kababs are a close second. The service is great, and everyone is always kind and welcoming. We are always recommending it to our friends to try out, and our family is constantly requesting it for dinner."

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Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell on g Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell on great recent meals at @shemroonkababhouse and @nonnasilvias … getting pampered at @renatasorganics … Saturday mornings at the @parkridgefarmersmarket … shopping at @shop2sisters … escaping to Lake Geneva and @mars_resort and being anxious to try out the new @maripari.us in town 

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dar Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer this Saturday, Aug. 22. Make plans to join the @parkridgechamber for a great night of sampling from breweries, wineries and distilleries, browsing the work of local artisans, tasty bites from a variety of local food trucks, and great live music.
A weekday @pennyvillestation lunch reminder to kee A weekday @pennyvillestation lunch reminder to keep the summer vibes going as long as possible
Wondering what’s happening to the old @thalaivasin Wondering what’s happening to the old @thalaivasindiankitchen space on Main Street? During a recent lunch, we were filled in on the plans for Mandram, which means “a place where people gather.”

Operated by the owners of the popular Thalaiva’s, we’re told to expect an assortment of small sandwiches and kati rolls (a type Indian wrap with butter chicken or chicken tikka masala inside), as well as customized fresh juices blended in front of you and milkshakes made of dried fruit and nuts. 

Keep an eye out for the upcoming fall issue of The Real Park Ridge for more details about Mandram, opening in September.
A little drizzle isn’t spoiling the fun at the ann A little drizzle isn’t spoiling the fun at the annual @vinestbbq Competition today in Hodges Park. The food, drinks and music will be going until 10pm.
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