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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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    Chicago Scene: Architecture and True Crime Tour, water taxis, NAIA on the river, Anne Frank exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, and Pop-Up Bagels

    By Trent Modglin
    August 4, 2026
    Chicago Architecture and True Crime Tour If you’re looking for a fun activity to try out on a nice day in the city, consider ...
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    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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    Chicago Scene: Frida Kalhlo and Egyptian artifacts at the Art Institute, Block 37 and Summer House Santa Monica

    By Trent Modglin
    May 26, 2025
    Egyptian artifacts, famous paintings and Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris at the Art Institute of Chicago The famed Art Institute of Chicago is home ...
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    Chicago Scene: High Five Ramen, Clue — Live on Stage, award-winning ROOH adds tasting menu and James Bond exhibit extended at Museum of Science and Industry

    By Trent Modglin
    February 7, 2025
    High Five Ramen We all know there are a few chilly nights still lingering out there, and what better way to warm up than ...
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    Chicago Scene: Green Street Smoked Meats, Legal Sea Foods opens on the Chicago River, Midwest Coast Brewing’s new rooftop in West Town and Second City’s sparkling new revue

    By Trent Modglin
    November 11, 2024
    By Trent Modglin Green Street Smoked Meats There’s no denying that this is one of the city’s best spots for barbecue, and we fell ...
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    First Look Review: Comedy, music, dinner and high-flying acrobatics — you get it all at the wildly unique Teatro ZinZanni

    By Trent Modglin
    March 8, 2024
    By Trent Modglin Playing at the Cambria Hotel 32 W. Randolph Street in Chicago 312-488-0900 Zinzanni.com/Chicago Details: Inside the Cambria Hotel in the heart ...
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    Chicago Scene: Guinness Open Gate Brewery opens, local 7th grader Leighton Tantillo stars in “A Christmas Carol,” Pompeii exhibit extended to January and the Magic Parlour’s new home

    By Trent Modglin
    December 5, 2023
    Guinness Open Gate Brewery opened this fall The anticipation: Diageo, owners of the internationally renowned Guinness family of beers, took on a two-year project ...
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    Chicago Scene: 2-for-1 with Mozart Immersive and Immersive Van Gogh, internationally acclaimed The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody and Chicago’s annual SummerDance

    By Trent Modglin
    July 24, 2023
    Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius and Immersive Van Gogh running alongside one another through Sept. 4 Lighthouse Immersive’s newest immersive exhibition is ...
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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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From our big summer issue... Q&A with @olivia.san From our big summer issue...

Q&A with @olivia.santelli whose popular lakefront @risepilatesclub — and TV appearances on @thetodayshow and @kellyclarksonshow — has led to her own @within.thestudio in Edison Park 

Read the full interview now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Two weeks away… the final Park Ridge Market after Two weeks away… the final Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer. You won’t want to miss it. @mad60068
Did you know, if you can’t decide between two of y Did you know, if you can’t decide between two of your faves, you can split a single scoop cone amongst two flavors at @triplescoopdicecream ?

Did you also know they offer ice cream cookies and customized ice cream cakes that are perfect for any occasion?
Proud to be volunteering again as a director with Proud to be volunteering again as a director with @falconsfootballcheer where an estimated 3,150 kids will be participating in flag, tackle and cheerleading leagues this fall — a new record. What's most impressive? The girls flag football numbers more than doubled from last year. Quite the program we have here in town, and it shows.
Hammitt handbags are always in style, no matter wh Hammitt handbags are always in style, no matter what season we’re in. Come check out the large assortment at @raffiagifts next to the Pickwick this week.
Chicago Scene: The Architecture and True Crime Tou Chicago Scene: The Architecture and True Crime Tour, water taxis, @naiaontheriver opens, the Anne Frank exhibit at the @griffinmsi and falling in love with @popupbagels 

Read the feature from our big summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The @cityofparkridge and @parkridgepolicedepartmen The @cityofparkridge and @parkridgepolicedepartment have a fun night planned for the annual National Night Out. Come join in the community fun tonight in Hodges Park
From our big summer issue's cover story on light b From our big summer issue's cover story on light bites perfect for patio season...

The southwest chicken salad at @howardstreetinn 

Keeping it light: This is not your normal sports bar menu. Far from it, actually, and it’s easy to fall in love with a new dish each time you stop by. The menu is that robust. Perfect for summer, in our mind, is the southwest chicken salad that has grilled chicken breast topped with fresh pico de gallo, corn and grated cheddar served over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce — all packed in a crispy baked tortilla shell. Throw on a little spicy ranch dressing and pair with a cold draft beer and you’re set. And pretty guilt free. 

And did we mention Howard Street has arguably the best daily drink specials in the area?
Monday fun fact: The weekend brunch at @eliacafe_ Monday fun fact: The weekend brunch at @eliacafe_ in Uptown Park Ridge is something to behold.
No rain in the forecast and just a few hours left No rain in the forecast and just a few hours left to take advantage of the weekend Park Ridge sidewalk sale that includes big savings at your favorite shops like @shop2sisters @raffiagifts @edie.boutique and more
Check out the huge @parkridgechamber sidewalk sale Check out the huge @parkridgechamber sidewalk sale happening through this Sunday, Aug. 2. Hurry up to Prospect Avenue and Uptown Park Ridge to find some fantastic deals at @shop2sisters @raffiagifts @sooocutepr @edie.boutique @campwillow @hellohollyparkridge @gabrielsclosetchi @hempcbd.wellness @pbparkridge and more.
Half-price pitchers of margaritas, open patio, tac Half-price pitchers of margaritas, open patio, tacos and live music? That’s a winning Thursday at @donjuanscantina
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