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  • Around Town
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
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    • Kid Zone
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    • Shop Around the Corner
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  • Park Ridge Insider Jennifer Torbick

  • Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark returns July 25, Aug. 22; Dad’s Dash 5K June 20; Taste of Park Ridge July 9-11; Rosemont free Thursday concerts and fireworks; Concerts in the Park and more

  • Park Ridge Insider Becca Dupke

  • Good Eats at fire + wine

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    Spotlight on Brickton Montessori: Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence

    By Trent Modglin
    November 3, 2025
    Brickton Montessori School 8622 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago (773) 714-0646 Brickton.org Q. In 2024, you announced the acquisition of a permanent future home ...
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  • Good Eats

    Steak — it’s what’s for dinner: We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious — steak dishes around

    By Trent Modglin
    October 22, 2025
    Chef’s Cut steak boards at Fire + Wine An elevated steakhouse experience awaits at the beautiful new Fire + Wine in Uptown. Their Chef’s ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Anne Inwood

    By Trent Modglin
    October 17, 2025
    Wilfdire’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and families, ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: Goebbert’s Fall Fest, Park Ridge Trunk or Treat, Lake Park Golf Course, Chicago History Museum’s Lincoln exhibit and EXP Rosemont

    By Trent Modglin
    October 15, 2025
    Goebbert’s Farm Fall Fest and Halloween light show The annual Goebbert’s Farm annual Fall Fest, complete with pumpkin patch wagon rides, apple picking, slides, ...
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    Spotlight on KickHouse: An inviting and supportive community, energetic and stress-reducing workouts, and plenty of inspiring success stories

    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2025
    KickHouse Park Ridge 535A Busse Highway  847-558-2570 KickhouseParkRidge.com Instagram: @KickHouse_ParkRidge John Bonell’s KickHouse story I threw my first roundhouse kick at 24 years old ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Ed Beauvais

    By Trent Modglin
    October 3, 2025
    What you do for a living: Currently I am a father, a graduate student and work two jobs trying to improve our local community ...
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  • Interviews

    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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    New in town: Get ready for Mikerphone Brewing Kitchen & Tap in South Park

    By Trent Modglin
    September 22, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Mikerphone Brewing Kitchen & Tap New taproom location: 800 Devon Ave. in Park Ridge Opening: January/February 2026 Main brewery location: 121 ...
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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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Park Ridge Insider Jennifer Torbick on the excitem Park Ridge Insider Jennifer Torbick on the excitement of opening @parkridgecoin in South Park, kicking back on the @tavernpointchi rooftop, the ravioli at @nonnasilvias and looking forward to the Park Ridge Market after Dark and @edisonparkchicago fest this summer Read the spotlight from our recent issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Beacon Tap hosting Michelob Ultra Soccer Shootout Beacon Tap hosting Michelob Ultra Soccer Shootout tonight Head to the @the_beacon_tap this Friday for a local Michelob ULTRA Soccer Shootout and compete for prizes plus a chance to score FIFA World Cup 26 tickets. 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines TheBeaconTap.com
Deal of the day: @tavernpointchi in Edison Park Deal of the day: @tavernpointchi in Edison Park is hosting a bit watch party for the USA vs. Australia World Cup soccer match today at 2 p.m. Get 50% off flatbreads, nachos and all dips, plus $20 domestic buckets. Reserve your table here. 6724 N. Northwest Hwy. TavernOnThePoint.com
Treat Dad for to a customized Father’s Day treatme Treat Dad for to a customized Father’s Day treatment at @renatasorganics and receive a $20 spa voucher for yourself
Foodie frenzy pic of the week Location: The stell Foodie frenzy pic of the week Location: The stellar @neta_sushi on Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge Time: Wednesday evening, before a movie at @thepickwicktheatre Dish: Philly roll with smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado, along with a Crabby Crunch roll with snow crab and avocado deep fried in panko batter and topped with unagi sauce and spicy mayo
Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques — @shop Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques — @shop2sisters and @raffiagifts — for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items Read the feature from our new summer issue now at therealparkridge.com
This Thursday, June 18, head to @holtsparkridge or This Thursday, June 18, head to @holtsparkridge or the @pinesroompr for a great meal and a few drinks to support the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub The patio is calling, and so are Holt's burgers, pizza and — our favorite — the fried chicken + elotes tacos.
Join @olsonsaceparkridge this Saturday, June 20 fo Join @olsonsaceparkridge this Saturday, June 20 for a fun Dad's Dash 5K run / 1 mile walk, with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House, dedicated to providing comfort, care and housing for families with children receiving medical treatment.
Join @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_stev Join @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_steve_judge at @shop2sisters Boutique tonight, Tuesday, June 16, for a Father’s Day-themed Sip & Shop event from 6–8 p.m. Come shop for Dad, but let’s be honest, Mom deserves something too. Enjoy 15% off your purchase throughout the event while browsing great gifts, clothing, accessories, and more. We’ll also be featuring a special tasting experience, including Two Eagles bourbon & old fashioneds, as well as beer tastings from Une Année Brewery in Niles and Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village. Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day, treating yourself, or just looking for a fun night out in Park Ridge, stop by for great local shopping, beer, bourbon and community.
Half-price pizzas, drink specials and patio time a Half-price pizzas, drink specials and patio time at @howardstreetinn following a Park Ridge dads golf league at @tamoshantercc = a quality Monday
Local recommendations from our recent spring issue Local recommendations from our recent spring issue include @bricktonmontessorischool @kickhouse_parkridge @suits2020chicago @parkridge_pickups @mullysgrillrestaurant burgers @octobercafechicago @firstwatch breakfasts @sky_music_company and more Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it al Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 returns July 25 and Aug. 22 Serve it Forward pickleball event benefiting @have.dreams June 13 @olsonsaceparkridge Dad’s Dash 5K June 20 Taste of Park Ridge returns July 9-11 Rosemont’s free @parkwaybankpark Thursday concerts and fireworks Concerts in the Park from the @parkridgeparks and Concerts in the Park from the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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