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  • Around Town
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
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    • Kid Zone
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  • 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

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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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    Park Ridge Insider Jessie Brady

    By Trent Modglin
    September 16, 2025
    What you do for a living: You can find me welcoming guests at the front desk at Fitness Formula Club. In March of 2022, ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Davis & Engert Dentistry, Matt Steiger from @Properties, shoe shopping at Dick Pond, Allstate’s Todd Gentile and 5800 North Cafe

    By Trent Modglin
    September 5, 2025
    I’m so glad I made the switch to Davis & Engert Dentistry. The continuing education the staff and especially Dr. Julie does is incredible. ...
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  • Chicago Scene

    Chicago Scene: Sharing some of our favorite restaurants for dramatic views along the Chicago River

    By Trent Modglin
    September 1, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Gibsons Italia Hard to believe it’s been open eight years already, but this dynamic West Loop addition to the famed Gibsons ...
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    Weekend getaway ideas from our Park Ridge Insiders

    By Trent Modglin
    August 16, 2025
    Door County, Wisc. Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weekend getaway spot? We tapped into the minds of some of ...
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    Park Ridge Insider M.J. Weber

    By Trent Modglin
    August 7, 2025
    Bavette’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I’m a nurse injector at Uptown Med Spa here in Park Ridge, specializing in natural-looking ...
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  • Good Eats

    Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration

    By Trent Modglin
    August 1, 2025
    Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This longtime Edison Park staple, which my foodie brother in law “would ...
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From our big fall issue out now... @parkridgepark From our big fall issue out now... @parkridgeparks Q&A: Justin Schuring on the variety of the membership options, fun classes this fall, and the welcoming atmosphere at Centennial Fitness Center “There is definitely an upbeat, positive energy every day here at the CFC. … And I think people are surprised about the value of our membership options and what’s included in that membership.” Read the interview at TheRealParkRidge.com
The inaugural Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgec The inaugural Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber was a serious hit last weekend, thanks to the work of so many great volunteers and a community that likes to have a little fun. Until next time…
If you look up at the sky today, you’ll know that If you look up at the sky today, you’ll know that golf season is far from over. Come out and support the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub at their annual golf outing Oct. 17. Form your team or a come solo... either way, it’s guaranteed to be a great time for a great cause. Visit MSParentsScholarshipClub.org for morr info and registration
We’re just one day away from the first annual Pump We’re just one day away from the first annual Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber The Real Park Ridge magazine will be helping serve up cocktails, wine and beer in the drink tent, so swing by to say hi. Lots of live music, local food, and fun for the kiddos too. All of it’s happening in the Park Ridge Farmers Market / Park Ridge Market after Dark space. See you Saturday!
Another enjoyable wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle Another enjoyable wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle this time benefiting the @parkridgechamber
The critically acclaimed “Adolescent Salvation” mu The critically acclaimed “Adolescent Salvation” must close Oct. 3 at @theaterwit on Chicago’s north side. Grab tickets this week to see what our very own Joseph Calderon called “Sharp, surprising, captivating and disturbing, this sleepover gone wrong captures the messy contradictions of teenage life” Read the review at therealparkridge.com
From our big fall issue out now... Park Ridge Ins From our big fall issue out now... Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe on nature-friendly walks through the @chicagobotanic Garden … enjoying some great Italian at @donnygristorante and @tufanosrestaurant … browsing the unique items at @raffiagifts @edie.boutique and @aroundtheworldcigars … and escaping to @eagleridgeresort in Galena Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Talk about some stellar football specials at the @ Talk about some stellar football specials at the @the_beacon_tap in Des Plaines... now 4 days a week (including tonight for the Bears-Eagles game). Patio still open to soak up the last of this fantastic weather too.
A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is li A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is lined up from 12-6 p.m. in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark Expect live authentic music from Paloma, German dancing by the Society of Danube Swabians Youth Group, plenty of fun competitions, and even live wood carving. The star of the show, however, might just be the @crustbrewing Crustoberfest, their signature Oktoberfest brew. The Parkway Bank Park venues will be selling food and drinks, dishing up their own fun twist on German cuisine (as well as some of their regular favorites). There will be picnic tables set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets. Parking for Rosetoberfest is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Read more about this and other fun fall events in our Inside Scoop section at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big new fall issue... From the steak fri From our big new fall issue... From the steak frites at @cafe.touche and wild mushroom sacchetti at @fireandwinege to the mixed grill at the new @mazigreektaverna — and much more — we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall Read the feature article now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChica "We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChicago.com ) for multiple birthday parties at our home, and the whole process is a breeze from start to finish. They are communicative, have fair prices, set you up for success, and have a great variety of products." Read more great local recommendations from a recent issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza fro Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber on Saturday, Oct. 3 — we're talking food, drinks, artisans, live music, an engaging kid zone, and more. So much fall fun packed into one day that you won't want to miss it.
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