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  • Good Eats at Old Irving Brewing Co.

  • Winter warmers: Perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter

  • Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco

  • Shop around the corner: Spotlight on 2 Sisters Boutique A&L

  • Inside Scoop: Skating in Rosemont, family holiday events with the Park Ridge Park District, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago Boat Show and more

The Local Angle

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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Holly Santelli on the eco-friendly items at her Ash & Willow Salon, wine dinners at Harp & Fiddle and the hidden gem businesses that call South Park home

    By Trent Modglin
    March 14, 2023
    What you do for a living: I am the owner of Ash & Willow Eco Salon in the South Park neighborhood of Park Ridge ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Todd Gentile on authentic Italian at Pazzi di Pizza and Zaza Cucina, watching games at Tavern on the Point, fashions at Camp Willow and winter escapes to Cedarburg, Wisconsin

    By Trent Modglin
    February 2, 2023
    Todd Gentile 18-year Park Ridge resident Allstate Insurance Agent in Park Ridge What you do for a living: I am an insurance agent for ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Liz Freidin on brunch at Café Touché and Pennyville Station, live music at Thalia Hall and The Empty Bottle, finding great gifts at Raffia and escapes to The Shore Club in Wisconsin

    By Trent Modglin
    January 4, 2023
    Pennyville Station brunch What you do for a living: I work in sales as a Senior Client Partner at Cars.com. In this role, I ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: Skiing and water parks at Grand Geneva Resort, and 35,000 square feet of fun at Altitude Trampoline Park

    By Trent Modglin
    January 1, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Skiing, waterpark, fireplaces and more at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Looking for a quick and easy getaway, loaded with activities ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Katie Prezas on Harp & Fiddle’s cheese curds, getting pampered at Lacquer Lounge and Beautifully New Med Spa, and finding a new top at 2 Sisters Boutique

    By Trent Modglin
    December 19, 2022
    Katie Prezas Lifelong Park Ridge resident What you do for a living: I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I own ...
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  • Chicago Scene

    Chicago Scene: Exploring the mind-blowing Museum of Illusions and the spacious, woman-owned Eris Brewery and Cider House

    By Trent Modglin
    November 8, 2022
    Museum of Illusions Chicago 25 E. Washington Street in downtown Chicago MOIChicago.com It only takes about an hour to go through this small museum, ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Kelly Kendall on dining at Seasons 52 and Easy Street Pizza, unique accessories at Sooo Cute Boutique, and drinks at City Winery on the Chicago Riverwalk

    By Trent Modglin
    October 21, 2022
    Seasons 52 What you do for a living: I am a kindergarten teacher in a nearby suburb. I have been an educator for 16 ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid zone: Affordably exploring some favorite local parks and community centers with the kiddos this fall

    By Trent Modglin
    October 3, 2022
    Little Bear Park photo courtesy of ThinkConfluence.com By Grace Rhee There’s nothing like a crisp, fall morning to motivate me to make the most ...
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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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The second annual Road Full of Promise fundraiser The second annual Road Full of Promise fundraiser benefiting the @med13lfoundation is coming up Saturday, Jan. 24 at @joesrosemont Last year’s event — with 500+ guests and more than $250,000 raised — was a tremendous success for pediatric research benefiting MED13L. Now the goal is to help reach even more families, continue funding critical research, and bring hope to children with MED13L Syndrome around the world. Join the Boychuck family and the community of Park Ridge for an unforgettable evening of music, community and purpose. For more information, tickets and donations, head to RoadFullOfPromise.com
Mark your calendars: The Park Ridge Market After D Mark your calendars: The Park Ridge Market After Dark @mad60068 dates for 2026 are May 30, July 25, & Aug. 22. Plenty of summer fun to be had with the @parkridgechamber
Bears-Packers round 3 is coming up Saturday night Bears-Packers round 3 is coming up Saturday night and bar specials are everywhere, but @tavernpointchi in Edison Park is feeling generous the entire NFL wildcard weekend with $20 domestic buckets, $25 import buckets and 50% off flatbreads, dips and nachos. Tavern on the Point 6724 N. Northwest Hwy in Edison Park TavernOnThePoint.com
Just two days left for the annual BOGO January sal Just two days left for the annual BOGO January sale at @shop2sisters Through Jan. 10, when you buy one item, you get the second one 50% off in store and online (code: BOGO). 2 Sisters A&L 33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge Shop2SistersPR.com
Serious eats from @paninos.parkridge on a night ma Serious eats from @paninos.parkridge on a night made for delivery. If you’ve never had their pan pizza, get on it. But the hearty pastas and salads are difficult to ignore too
From our big winter issue... Did you know? — Impo From our big winter issue... Did you know? — Important info from local businesses like @northwindexteriors @homecomfortservices @peace.pelvic.health @ysb_legal and Todd Gentile with Allstate “For most Illinois families, a revocable living trust offers a smoother, more private and more efficient way to manage what happens to your assets — both during your lifetime and after you’re gone.” Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Save the date: 20% of all dine-in, to-go or retail Save the date: 20% of all dine-in, to-go or retail orders at @patinawinebar on Feb. 4 goes to the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub
Looking for a great way to cap the weekend and soa Looking for a great way to cap the weekend and soak up some more holiday spirit? The Lightscape exhibit at the @chicagobotanic garden runs through Sunday, Jan. 4
Our winter issue cover story... Winter warmers: F Our winter issue cover story... Winter warmers: From a hearty Persian soup at @shemroonkababhouse and lamb chops at @social18restaurant to the @tavernpointchi bourbon-glazed pork chop, old-school sloppy joes and mac & cheese at @howardstreetinn and tender burnt ends at @uneannee … we found plenty of perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this month Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Our big winter issue cover story... Winter warmer Our big winter issue cover story... Winter warmers: From the @theharpandfiddle French onion soup and @donjuanscantina special venison fajitas to @ziassocial carbonara in a jar and @fireandwinege lobster fra diavolo, we found plenty of perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Big feature from our winter issue... New in town: Big feature from our winter issue... New in town: @dimarkocoffee @parkridgecoin @hattysclub at the @rosemonticearena and @kouklasgreek from @jimmybannosjr Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Some great post-Christmas deals happening in Park Some great post-Christmas deals happening in Park Ridge at @raffiagifts @fireandwinege and @edie.boutique
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