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    • Shop Around the Corner
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The Local Angle

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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: “Believing in the movement” at Funtopia, a new water exhibit at the Chicago Children’s Museum, and exploring “Our Solar System” at the Adler Planetarium

    By Trent Modglin
    May 29, 2023
    Believing in the movement at Funtopia Rock climbing, exploring cave systems, conquering a ropes course, playing in the jungle gym and showing some bravery ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping at Edie Boutique, hikes at Starved Rock and the Special Olympics club at Maine South

    By Trent Modglin
    May 17, 2023
    Poké Burrito What you do for a living: I am a graduating senior at Maine South High School. How long you’ve lived here: My ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider John Moran on the fritto misto appetizer at Pazzi Di Pizza, the personalized attention at TeaLula, family time at Concerts in the Park and Great Wolf Lodge… and much more

    By Trent Modglin
    April 24, 2023
    What you do for a living: I have been in the investment and insurance industry for more than 20 years and have co-owned the ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include MPowered Orthodontics, Uptown Med Spa, Orange Shoe Personal Fitness, Cucina Biagio and more

    By Trent Modglin
    April 17, 2023
    We have had such an amazing experience at MPowered Orthodontics! We came here at the recommendation of our pediatric dentist, and my daughter was ...
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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

    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

    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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