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  • Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

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  • Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Trucktoberfest, Rosemont Family Fall Fest, Oktoberfest celebrations, EXP virtual reality adventures & more

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  • Feel-good Focus

    Feel-good focus: Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates a meaningful 10-year partnership with Maine Township

    By Trent Modglin
    November 11, 2025
    By Trent Modglin “Never underestimate how one little thing you do for someone can impact the lives of others.” Not long into the recent ...
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  • Feel-good Focus

    Feel-good focus: Monthly Bingo Buddies events bring an afternoon of youthful exuberance and companionship to residents of the Summit of Uptown

    By Trent Modglin
    March 6, 2025
    By Trent Modglin The genesis of Bingo Buddies all started when Joseph Steinfels used to visit a friend at the Summit of Uptown, the ...
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  • Feel-good Focus

    Feel-good focus: Harp & Fiddle’s popular monthly wine dinners (the next one is Dec. 18) are a creative and delicious way to raise money and awareness for worthy causes

    By Trent Modglin
    December 15, 2024
    By Trent Modglin Publisher The Real Park Ridge Note: The Real Park Ridge magazine and Cooney Funeral Home are teaming up to sponsor the ...
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  • Feel-good Focus

    Feel-good focus: With an emphasis on promoting inclusivity for those with special needs, Meaningful Muffins by Ella raises awareness and funds for local nonprofits. And did we mention it’s operated by a 16-year-old?

    By Trent Modglin
    October 30, 2024
    “Feel-good focus” is a series of feature articles celebrating local residents who are doing good things for others By Trent Modglin It took me ...
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  • Feel-good Focus

    Feel-good focus: The family and team behind MPowered Smiles Orthodontics are no strangers to giving back to the community

    By Trent Modglin
    June 25, 2024
    “Feel-good focus” is a series of feature articles celebrating local residents who are doing good things for others By Trent Modglin Publisher of The ...
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  • Feel-good Focus

    Feel-good focus: Ash & Willow Salon’s Holly Santelli empowers young women in Bali and Guatemala by teaching them a trade they can use for a lifetime

    By Trent Modglin
    June 12, 2023
    “Feel-good focus” is a series of articles celebrating local residents doing good things for others By Trent Modglin For those of you, like myself, ...
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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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Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosem Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosemonticearena and @hattysclub 

Quite the facility… and a stylish restaurant and bar to match.
Heading to Hinsdale on Saturday to watch @mainesou Heading to Hinsdale on Saturday to watch @mainesouthfootball advance in the playoffs? @tavernpointchi is hosting the after party with great specials like half off dips, nachos and flatbreads, $15 import buckets and $20 domestic buckets.
Ohhhh yeah… @theharpandfiddle annual Chili Cook Ohhhh yeah… @theharpandfiddle annual Chili Cook Off is this Saturday from 12-4 p.m., and you won’t want to miss it. 
* 12 chili contestants 
* 5 breweries serving beer samples 
* Scotch, bourbon and wine tastings 
* Local artisans 
* Live entertainment 
* Raffles 
* Half of the proceeds go to the Chili Cook Off winner, and half benefit the @parkridgechamber
The Chef’s Cut steak boards at the new @fireandw The Chef’s Cut steak boards at the new @fireandwinege on Touhy in Park Ridge are something to behold. Available Friday and Saturday nights, they're focused on exceptional cuts, bold flavors and refined pairings.

A sample steak board includes a choice between:
*Flavorful, hand-cut 14-ounce prime NY strip
*A 12-ounce Linz Heritage Angus Reserve bone-in filet
*A well marbled, hand-cut 14-ounce prime ribeye
*A filet trio featuring gorgonzola, horseradish and crab

Don’t forget the curated wine pairings, and you can take your steak night to the next level with one of their housemade sauces and shareable sides. 

Read more about several great steak dishes in the area from our big fall issue cover story at TheRealParkRidge.com
Hidden gems spotlight feature: @twinanchors for ri Hidden gems spotlight feature: @twinanchors for ribs, @luvvlistudio wellness classes, @suncatcherbrewing and @ariyarnshopandstudio 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Spotlight on @bricktonmontessorischool — Checkin Spotlight on @bricktonmontessorischool — Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence

Read the feature now at IllinoisBrewing.com
A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandf A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandfiddle wine dinner, this time benefiting the @parkridgechamber 

Bonus: It just so happened to be @chefjerry82 birthday too.
The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded wit The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded with plenty of fashionable fall and winter gear right now. Swing in today for a serious wardrobe upgrade before the temps dip again.

And look for a feature article on this popular Prospect Ave store in our upcoming winter issue.
The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contempora The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contemporary Persian restaurant on the corner of Touhy, Prospect and Northwest Highway — can feel overwhelming at times… in a good way. Just that many tempting options. If you’re feeling steak (and we hope you are since you’re reading this article), the fan favorite char-grilled barg kabab is made of marinated filet mignon and comes with your choice of basmati rice or fries.

Read more from our fall cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Satu Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Saturday at the @parkridgeparks Treasures & Trinkets Holiday Bazaar, where you can check out one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, and gifts made by local vendors. 

🗓️ Saturday, November 1
⏰ 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western Ave.
🎟️ $2 admission
The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @cru The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @crustbrewing in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark entertainment district has a great weekday happy hour from 4–5 p.m. that includes $5 Crust draft beers, $10 pizzas and $7 draft wines. 

Pictured: "The Pepperoni," which includes fresh pepperoni, ricotta, basil, and a drizzle of hot honey. And don't forget to grab a few pints of their tasty Crustoberfest lager before it's gone.
Local deal of the week Your introductory class is Local deal of the week

Your introductory class is always free at @kickhouse_parkridge but they’re also still running a deal where you can take two weeks of unlimited sessions for just $22 — and get boxing gloves to keep! 

Check 'em out at 535A Busse Highway, and read more about the fun vibes and great workouts at KickHouse from our fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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