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  • Park Ridge Insider Paul Swanson

  • Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Farmers Market and Market after Dark info, Rita’s free ice day March 20, Park Ridge Park District Easter egg hunts, Maine South Parents’ Scholarship Club and Have Dreams events, Park Ridge Wine Walk and more

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  • Park Ridge Insider Sue Tunzi

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    Did you know? — Important and helpful info from local businesses like Triple Scoop’d, Ash & Willow, @properties and Divine Vending

    By Trent Modglin
    March 11, 2026
    Besides great ice cream, Triple Scoop’d also offers catering for events and customized cakes and treats Everyone loves ice cream, and not just in ...
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    Small-business spotlight: Vertical Chimney 


    By Trent Modglin
    February 11, 2026
    Comfort, safety and cleanliness have been at the core of this business for nearly 40 years (847) 766-6500
 VerticalChimney.com

 Q: Vertical Chimney has been ...
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    Local charity spotlight: Pennies for Pennyville

    By Trent Modglin
    January 31, 2026
    This new charitable organization in Park Ridge is focused on the idea of building a more connected, more compassionate community Pennies for Pennyville Q&A ...
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    Night on the town: Candlelight U2 concert with a string quartet, dinner and rooftop cocktails in Wicker Park

    By Trent Modglin
    January 19, 2026
    The following is part of a new series on unique date-night ideas By Trent Modglin Coming up with creative date-night ideas should be relatively ...
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    Did you know? — Important info from local businesses like Northwind Exteriors, Home Comfort, Allstate, Peace Pelvic Health and YSB Legal

    By Trent Modglin
    January 6, 2026
    Northwind Exteriors can help with damaging roof ice dams The picturesque beauty of a Park Ridge winter often comes with a hidden danger: ice ...
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    New in town: Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe, Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles, Hatty’s Club, Kouklas Greek Eatery and Chubby Cattle

    By Trent Modglin
    December 28, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe 120 Main Street in Park Ridge DiMarkoCoffee.com Background: Dimitri Markos was meant to own his own coffee ...
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    Small-business spotlight on Renata’s Organics Skincare, and the opening of the versatile Anima Haus boutique and gathering space next door

    By Trent Modglin
    December 22, 2025
    Renata’s Organic Skincare 624 Devon Ave. in Park Ridge (773) 517-3512 RenatasOrganics.com Anima Haus 1111 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge   What it ...
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    New in town: Mediterranean-inspired Elia Café believes in treating people like family

    By Trent Modglin
    November 24, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Elia Café 90 N Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge Elia-Cafe.com Background Owners (and brothers) Billy and Taso Pyroulis are well versed ...
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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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