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    Spotlight on Brickton Montessori: Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence

    By Trent Modglin
    November 3, 2025
    Brickton Montessori School 8622 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago (773) 714-0646 Brickton.org Q. In 2024, you announced the acquisition of a permanent future home ...
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    Spotlight on KickHouse: An inviting and supportive community, energetic and stress-reducing workouts, and plenty of inspiring success stories

    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2025
    KickHouse Park Ridge 535A Busse Highway  847-558-2570 KickhouseParkRidge.com Instagram: @KickHouse_ParkRidge John Bonell’s KickHouse story I threw my first roundhouse kick at 24 years old ...
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    New in town: Get ready for Mikerphone Brewing Kitchen & Tap in South Park

    By Trent Modglin
    September 22, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Mikerphone Brewing Kitchen & Tap New taproom location: 800 Devon Ave. in Park Ridge Opening: January/February 2026 Main brewery location: 121 ...
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    Weekend getaway ideas from our Park Ridge Insiders

    By Trent Modglin
    August 16, 2025
    Door County, Wisc. Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weekend getaway spot? We tapped into the minds of some of ...
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    Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from local businesses

    By Trent Modglin
    July 14, 2025
    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard offers catering and a food truck for all your events As if Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard ...
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    Spotlight on Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream: Keeping Park Ridge’s sweet tooth satisfied has been a fun journey for this active, family-run business

    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream 801 Devon Avenue in Park Ridge TripleScoopdIceCream.com A popular ice cream shop… by accident If you’re looking ...
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    Protect yourself this summer: Skincare Q&A with Danielle Oyasu from Beautifully New Med Spa

    By Trent Modglin
    June 22, 2025
    Beautifully New 600 W. Talcott, Suite 103 in Park Ridge 847-720-4035 BeautifullyNew.co Q: Describe how proper skin protection has turned into a year-round decision ...
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    Hidden gems: Chicago Ramen in Park Ridge, the golf simulators at Social 18, and the Green Mill for jazz and cocktails

    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Chicago Ramen 1056 Busse Highway in Park Ridge Chicago-Ramen.us Chicago Ramen, as a company, is not exactly a hidden gem. Chef ...
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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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A big congrats to Natalie at @shop2sisters who’s c A big congrats to Natalie at @shop2sisters who’s celebrating the store’s 10-year anniversary all weekend long, starting tonight with a fun bourbon-tasting event and various deals and giveaways Friday and Saturday. Make plans to swing in and join the fun!
Check out the Kid Zone section from our new spring Check out the Kid Zone section from our new spring issue out soon: @exp_rosemont virtual reality adventures, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the @marriotttheatre for Young Audiences, new films at the @msichicago Giant Dome Theater, and a fun board game club at the @parkridgelibrary Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Don’t miss out on all the great offerings during R Don’t miss out on all the great offerings during Restaurant Week from the @cityofparkridge and @parkridgemayor Check out the participating restaurants and deals through March 8 at great spots like @donjuanscantina @theharpandfiddle @patinawinebar @dimarkocoffee @thalaivasindiankitchen @tealula @nonnasilvias @triplescoopdicecream @ritasofparkridge @mullysgrillrestaurant and many more here: https://www.parkridge.us
"We used @jumpguypartyrentals to rent bounce house "We used @jumpguypartyrentals to rent bounce houses for our neighborhood block party, and they were great. Easy to work with, affordable and with a huge selection of options (even water slides, interactive games, concessions, photo booths, tables and chairs, etc.). It’s like a one-stop shop for all your party needs." — T.D. For more local recommendations from our recent issue, head to TheRealParkRidge.com
A wonderful night celebrating all the great people A wonderful night celebrating all the great people and businesses in town at the annual @parkridgechamber Night of the Stars celebration.
What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge ope What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge opening for the season here in Park Ridge this Sunday, March 1, than by downloading the Rita's app to unlock freebies, earn rewards, and find out the latest Rita’s news right as it happens! https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-park-ridge-ilWhat better way to celebrate
From our recent issue... Local recommendations in From our recent issue... Local recommendations include @peace.pelvic.health @northwindexteriors @jumpguypartyrentals @mbdmartialarts @chiccouturebeauty @familytreechiropractic and much more Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in So Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in South Park this Saturday from 2-5pm for another Pokémon Trade Night. The first 10 people get free Pokemon packs. If they’re also into sports trading cards, there’s a nice collection to peruse as well.
Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be closing in Norwood Park at the end of June. We’ve gotten to know these guys a fair bit over the last few years and they were regulars at the Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 tasting tents, so this one hits home. Show your support by stopping in for a beer (or a case to go) or hitting one of their events coming up.
What’s new at @raffiagifts on Prospect Avenue: Ple What’s new at @raffiagifts on Prospect Avenue: Plenty of great spices, salsas, sauces and spreads from Finch + Fennel are in stock right now. Perfect for your own kitchen, dinner parties and prepping for summers on the patio.
Sure, you’ve enjoyed their delicious small bites, Sure, you’ve enjoyed their delicious small bites, impressive wine selection and cozy vibes, but were you aware that @patinawinebar is now open for lunch seven days a week? Also, check out their popular wine club, with offers like a $25.99 one-bottle plan, where members receive one hand-selected bottle and a complimentary wine flight each month, 10% off retail wines, 15% off private cellar wines while dining in, and early access to private wine dinners and events. For $45.99 each month, you receive the same discounts but with two bottles and two wine flights included. Read more about this offer in the Inside Scoop section of our upcoming spring issue. 112 S. Prospect Ave in Park Ridge. PatinaWineBar.com
We know it’s still mid-February, but it sure feels We know it’s still mid-February, but it sure feels like spring out there. So with the warm weather in mind, we thought we’d send out a little save-the-date notice: The @parkridgechamber Spring Wine Walk is April 26, the @parkridgefarmersmarket kicks off May 23, and the first of three Market after Dark @mad60068 events is May 30. Get ready... and read more about each in the upcoming spring issue of The Real Park Ridge
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