The Local Angle
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Park Ridge Insider: Courtney McGeary on the delicious Nonna Silvia’s, outfit shopping at Edie, and tasty salads at Sonny’s Express
How long have you lived here? 20 years — born and raised then moved to Chicago and just recently moved back. What you like ... -
Local recommendations include Evanston beaches, Pennyville Station’s specials, Goode Plumbing and the new D’Agostino’s location
We asked active locals to share some of their favorite things in the area “Going to the three different beaches in Evanston is a ... -
Park Ridge Insider: Peter Dykas on dinner at Boston Fish Market and Hay Caramba, and exploring forest preserves with the family
How long you’ve lived here: We moved to Park Ridge in 2004. What you like best about Park Ridge: The best part of being ... -
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 ... -
Kid Zone: The Great Train Story at the Museum of Science and Industry, Blue Man Group, Notebaert Nature Museum and Chicago Botanic Garden
Notebaert Nature Museum Local spots to let the kids learn, be amazed and be themselves once the Coronavirus quarantine ends By Trent Modglin Notebaert ... -
Park Ridge Insider: Jamie Lee on Cooper’s Hawk Winery, sandwiches at Tony’s Deli and fun with the kids at the Wildwood Nature Center
How long you’ve lived here: I have now lived here a total of 13 years — two years in high school and 11 years ... -
Local recommendations include Countryside Saloon, Devon Avenue Meats, Pickwick’s Classic Film Series & more
We asked active locals to share some of their favorite things in the area Countryside Saloon in Des Plaines, which used to be a ... -
Park Ridge Insider: Joan Hohs on pizza at D’Agostino’s and Pequod’s, fajitas at Hay Caramba and Park Ridge ice skating
Pequod’s Pizza How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in Morton Grove for 60-plus years. Over the course of these years, I have ...
