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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

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    Park Ridge Insider Jessie Brady

    By Trent Modglin
    September 16, 2025
    What you do for a living: You can find me welcoming guests at the front desk at Fitness Formula Club. In March of 2022, ...
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    Park Ridge Insider M.J. Weber

    By Trent Modglin
    August 7, 2025
    Bavette’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I’m a nurse injector at Uptown Med Spa here in Park Ridge, specializing in natural-looking ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the Feldco guy”

    By Trent Modglin
    June 30, 2025
    Carmine’s chicken Milanese What you do for a living: I’m best known as “The Feldco Guy” … and over the last 20+ years, I’ve ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Anna Sealund

    By Trent Modglin
    June 7, 2025
    Mystic Rogue in Norwood Park What you do for a living: I’m currently a student at Northeastern Illinois University, where I’m majoring in Elementary ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon

    By Trent Modglin
    April 27, 2025
    Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon on her family operation at Triple Scoop’d, the margaritas and steak tacos at Westso in Edison Park, shopping at ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Joe Breisch

    By Trent Modglin
    April 11, 2025
    Park Ridge Insider (and Northwind Exteriors owner) Joe Breisch on his family’s favorite dishes at Nonna Silvia’s and Blufish Sushi, the Pennyville and Harp ...
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    Park Ridge Insider David Cartwright on a top-notch dinner at Foxtail on the Lake, weekly rides with the Park Ridge Cycling Club, picking out steaks at Devon Avenue Meats and trivia night at Beer on the Wall

    By Trent Modglin
    March 24, 2025
    Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines What you do for a living: I work in analytics. I’m currently the Senior Director of Data Strategy ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Mary Connolly on her favorite appetizers at Harp & Fiddle, fashionably comfortable brands at 2 Sisters Boutique, the fun atmosphere at Foxtail on the Lake and escapes to Milwaukee

    By Trent Modglin
    January 28, 2025
    Harp & Fiddle’s flatbread What you do for a living: I am fortunate enough to work at 2 Sisters A & L with awesome ...
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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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You are not going to want to miss the next Park Ri You are not going to want to miss the next Park Ridge Market after Dark — @mad60068 — this Saturday, July 25. We are filled to the brim with breweries, distilleries, wineries, artisans, live music, local food trucks and plenty of friendly faces. Bring your crew out to this new summer celebration benefiting the @parkridgechamber 

The fun starts at 4:30.
Thanks to @heronagency for an afternoon spent aboa Thanks to @heronagency for an afternoon spent aboard the Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour from @citycruises 

Talk about feeling like a tourist for the day on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Unique, educational and entertaining at the same time.
When the brother in law visits and basically escap When the brother in law visits and basically escapes with your son and nieces every night for a little @triplescoopdicecream
Inside Scoop: The next Park Ridge Market after Dar Inside Scoop: The next Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 is coming up this Saturday, July 25, The National Sports Collectors Convention Inc. @nsccshow takes over Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park Fridays and Jazzin’ at the @@shedd_aquarium  Wednesdays

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Read the Kid Zone section from our big summer issu Read the Kid Zone section from our big summer issue with fun info about the @parkridgeparks Country Farm Fair this Saturday and Movies in the Park (Cars) Aug. 6, as well as climbing adventures in the AC at @funtopiaglenview and the new Powering the Future exhibit at the @griffinmsi (where the popular Spider-Man is extended!)

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite spots and sights from the uniquely charming Door County peninsula

Read the feature from our big summer issue here: therealparkridge.com
It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreet It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreetpizza tent at the Taste of Park Ridge last weekend. And it was equally as great to discover one of their new summer specials on Devon Avenue... the southwest chicken egg rolls. Let’s get together and bug them enough to keep them on the regular menu going forward. C’mon, who’s with me?
Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’more Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’mores bonfires to fun concerts and early childhood expos, there are plenty of family-friendly events this July & August from the @parkridgeparks 

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
Properties recently listed by @mattsteigerrealesta Properties recently listed by @mattsteigerrealestate 

110 N. Merrill St. in Park Ridge 
1404 S. Ashland Ave. in Park Ridge 
400 Ascot Dr., #3E in Park Ridge 

“Matt has in-depth knowledge of the area and was able to leverage it in our search. He was always available and arranged showings promptly and efficiently. ... Personable and helpful at all times. ... He almost felt like a family member in our dealings with him.” 

See more: atproperties.com/site/mattsteiger
The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is und The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is underway and runs through Saturday. What foods and bands are you most looking forward to?
You know you have great summer content when even t You know you have great summer content when even the busy staff at @ritasofparkridge has to take a break to check out the latest issue…
Check out our summer issue cover story on lite bit Check out our summer issue cover story on lite bites perfect for patio season, like the @tavernpointchi blackened grouper sandwich, @donjuanscantina tostadas, @theharpandfiddle mixed berry salad, @shemroonkababhouse koobideh bites and @ziassocial Lake Superior whitefish (and cocktails)

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
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