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  • Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s time to leap into spring

  • 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

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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s time to leap into spring

    By Sophia Gianaris Staff intern Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Drive on over to a family favorite for a post-dinner treat. Rita’s is already open for the season and ready to tempt your sweet tooth with Italian ice, frozen custard, gelato, milkshakes, cookies and more. This locally owned chain dessert shop has franchises in ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    March 8, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week starts March 25, Taste of Park Ridge dates, new pricing at the Chicago Botanic Garden and deals around town

    Chicago Restaurant Week runs March 25-April 10 It’s time for Chicago’s annual foodie frenzy. Yes, that special time of year, where you get to treat your taste buds like royalty during the 15th annual culinary celebration that is Chicago Restaurant Week, which runs March 25-April 10. That’s a total of 17 days of dining deals ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    November 28, 2021
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    Holiday happenings: Get the inside scoop on plenty of holiday exhibits, light shows and family fun in Chicagoland

    AMAZE photo by Matt Zuro By Trent Modglin AMAZE Light Festival in Rosemont Impact Field has transformed into the ultimate holiday destination with the debut of The AMAZE Light Festival in Rosemont. Open now, visitors can enjoy outdoor holiday activities for all ages amongst an immersive display of more than one million holiday lights. In ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    November 16, 2020
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    Park Ridge Insider: Lida Bunting on dinner at Cucina Biagio, holiday light shows and the Park Ridge Speedskating Club

    Ice skating photo by Marina Samovsky How long you’ve lived here: We moved in October of 2012, so just over eight years. What you like best about Park Ridge: I love the proximity of everything and the small-town feel. I grew up in a suburb where everything was very spread out. So being able to ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    September 28, 2020
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    Q&A with Harriet Resnick about the fall activities and Lightscape exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden

    The Real Park Ridge sat down with with Harriet Resnick, Vice President of Visitor Experiences and Business Development of the Chicago Botanic Garden, to discuss the fall activities and upcoming Lightscape exhibit Q: What are some fun fall programs you have coming up? A: We have a number of events happening at the Garden this ...
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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    August 21, 2020
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    Flower power: The Chicago Botanic Garden provides a much-needed escape with nature

    By Trent Modglin The start of school (i.e. e-learning from the living room) is just around the corner, and you need a break. An escape, if you will. Not a Starbucks latté or therapeutic massage type of escape, but a real escape. In nature, walking with the kids, breathing in the fresh air, exploring. The ...
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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    April 14, 2020
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    Kid Zone: The Great Train Story at the Museum of Science and Industry, Blue Man Group, Notebaert Nature Museum and Chicago Botanic Garden

    Notebaert Nature Museum Local spots to let the kids learn, be amazed and be themselves By Trent Modglin Notebaert Nature Museum The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood — just across the street from the Lincoln Park Zoo and Fullerton Avenue Beach — is loaded with enriching exhibits and opportunities for hands-on ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
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    March 15, 2020
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    Park Ridge Insider: Jamie Lee on Cooper’s Hawk Winery, sandwiches at Tony’s Deli and fun with the kids at the Wildwood Nature Center

    How long you’ve lived here: I have now lived here a total of 13 years — two years in high school and 11 years after college. My grandfather bought his house on Norman in the 1950s, so my mom grew up here, and although I grew up in Colorado, I spent many summers visiting the senior ...
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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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  • Kid Zone: “Believing in the movement” at Funtopia, a new water exhibit at the Chicago ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 29, 2023
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    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2023
  • Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping ...

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    May 17, 2023
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    May 13, 2023

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We enjoyed officially welcoming @shemroonkababhous We enjoyed officially welcoming @shemroonkababhouse to the Park Ridge community via the @parkridgechamber ribbon cutting with @parkridgemayor last Thursday. We already knew they had great food and a warm, welcoming vibe, but now we also know they can throw a great event. 
#therealparkridge #kebabs #parkridgeillinois
While their homemade BBQ is difficult to pass up, While their homemade BBQ is difficult to pass up, we’re glad @uneannee in Niles is making their shrimp po boy a regular weekday special, especially on a night like this. Try the elotes as a side and thank us later.
A very happy Memorial Day to all! Take time to ap A very happy Memorial Day to all! 
Take time to appreciate our freedoms.
Come check out the area's newest co-working space, Come check out the area's newest co-working space, @25ncoworking during their official grand opening this Tuesday, May 23, from 5-8 p.m. Whether you're looking for just a distraction-free desk to send work emails, a private office suite to call your own or even a customized meeting or event space, they've got you covered. We've worked there several times over the past two months and can vouch for how beautiful, functional and versatile the space is. 

Swing by Tuesday to see N25 for yourself, sip a cocktail and network with the @parkridgechamber and the rest of the community. Oh, and don't forget to register to win a free workspace for yourself (or your team) for an entire month too. 

222 S. Prospect Ave., third floor. 
25northcoworking.com

#therealparkridge #25Ncoworking #grandopening
Park Ridge Insider @natalia.kuppers on delicious d Park Ridge Insider @natalia.kuppers on delicious dishes at @pokeburritochicago in Park Ridge and @adobegilaschi in Rosemont, shopping at @edie.boutique on Prospect, hikes at @starvedrockstatepark and the Special Olympics club at @mshs207 

Article available now at therealparkridge.com
Had some phenomenal chicken tacos today on the pat Had some phenomenal chicken tacos today on the patio at @holtsparkridge 
We’re talking buttermilk fried chicken, elote-style creamed corn, chipotle maya and habanero salsa. Nick kick, but not too much.
#therealparkridge #tacos #eatlocal #patioseason
Did you know that @ritasofparkridge now serves yum Did you know that @ritasofparkridge now serves yummy frozen iced coffee drinks in flavors like original, mocha and caramel? And a bonus: You can always pick up the latest issue of @therealparkridge there as well.

#therealparkridge #icedcoffee #italianice
Fantastic and much-needed escape with the family l Fantastic and much-needed escape with the family last night to @ziassocial in Norwood Park. Calamari, wood-fired pizza, 8-finger cavatelli with Italian sausage, cocktails and good ol’ chicken parmesan. Noteworthy: The generous portion of chicken parm, a menu staple that could probably feed three people, is only $14 on Tuesdays.
#therealparkridge #italianfood #patioseason #chickenparm
Q&A with the family-owned @homecomfortservices abo Q&A with the family-owned @homecomfortservices about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & checks” and the many ways to improve your home’s air quality

#therealparkridge #HVAC #HomeComfort #heatingandcooling

Read the Q&A now at therealparkridge.com
A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful m A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there!
There’s still time to make plans for Mother’s There’s still time to make plans for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. So many great options in the area — like @ziassocial @pennyvillestation @patinawinebar @tavernpointchi @queondachicago @theharpandfiddle and more — that you can’t go wrong wherever you decide to spoil Mom.
#therealparkridge #mothersday #brunch
A new business in Park Ridge — @zitasnoveltygift A new business in Park Ridge — @zitasnoveltygifts — not only offers a wide array of gift items from numerous vendors (like jewelry, wall art, housewares, soaps, etc), but also a creative take-and-bake menu for busy professionals and families. We've enjoyed their lasagna casserole and, most recently, the pulled pork that absolutely must be topped with their tasty homemade BBQ sauce. Check 'em out. 
#therealparkridge #giftshop #takeandbake 

Zita's Novelty Gifts
2020 Oakton Street in Park Ridge 
https://zitasnoveltygifts.com/
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