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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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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    March 20, 2026
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    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

    Park Ridge Farmers Market opens May 23, and Market After Dark returns May 30, July 25 and Aug. 22 Market After Dark, located in the same parking lot location as the Park Ridge Farmer’s Market (15 Prairie Ave.), was a huge success in its first two years, and the Chamber of Commerce committee is hard ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    September 16, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Jessie Brady

    What you do for a living: You can find me welcoming guests at the front desk at Fitness Formula Club. In March of 2022, just days after giving birth to our second daughter, I underwent an unexpected and life-saving brain surgery at Northwestern to remove a massive tumor. Since then, I’ve spent my days in ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 11, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Joe Breisch

    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 & Fiddle patios, Saturday afternoons at the Park Ridge Farmers’ Market and Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park, and a trio of hidden gems near Lake Geneva What you do for a living: ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    January 9, 2025
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    Craft Beer Q&A: Crust Brewing’s Rob Hunter on his education in quality lagers, being impressed by Double Clutch Brewery, and getting into barrel-aging in Rosemont

    As featured in Illinois Brewing magazine’s winter issue Rob Hunter Head brewer at Crust Brewing in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park CrustBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Crystal Lake Brewing’s Oktoberfest. Ryan Clooney, the brewmaster there, always writes these very vivid, picturesque descriptions of his beers on the cans, and he nailed it ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    September 11, 2023
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    Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with Crust Brewing’s head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont

    By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Bark 630-653-5500 CrustBrewing.com Q: When did you develop a love of beer? Was there a specific memory you have when you knew it was what you wanted to do? A: I grew up in Arkansas, and my dad drank beer. And like most ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    October 31, 2022
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    Unique date night ideas: We have a few fun local spots for a date night that breaks away from your normal routine

    Zanies Comedy Club There’s a famous saying about how “Couples who laugh together last together.” While we’re hardly in the relationship therapy business, it does sound like a pretty logical philosophy from our point of view. Don’t most of the happier couples you know laugh with each other? Well, there’s no better place to go ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 15, 2022
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    Fun in the sun: It’s patio season, so we “researched” nearly 30 of the best local spots to eat and drink outdoors this summer

    Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard in Niles. HowardStreetInn.com This local favorite sits on the edge of the beautiful Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Niles and offers a popular wrap-around patio that is perfect for happy hour, watching baseball, a post-golf bucket of beers or dinner with the family at sunset. The Howard Street Inn ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    April 11, 2022
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    Let’s get it started: A tantalizing look at some of the Park Ridge area’s favorite appetizers

    By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s calamari When Tavern on the Point first opened, in the midst of the original Covid outbreak, our good friends beat us in for dinner… and then couldn’t stop talking about the calamari. It was that good, that unique, and that addictive. Since then, it’s been an automatic opener ...
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From our big summer issue... Q&A with @olivia.san From our big summer issue...

Q&A with @olivia.santelli whose popular lakefront @risepilatesclub — and TV appearances on @thetodayshow and @kellyclarksonshow — has led to her own @within.thestudio in Edison Park 

Read the full interview now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Two weeks away… the final Park Ridge Market after Two weeks away… the final Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer. You won’t want to miss it. @mad60068
Did you know, if you can’t decide between two of y Did you know, if you can’t decide between two of your faves, you can split a single scoop cone amongst two flavors at @triplescoopdicecream ?

Did you also know they offer ice cream cookies and customized ice cream cakes that are perfect for any occasion?
Proud to be volunteering again as a director with Proud to be volunteering again as a director with @falconsfootballcheer where an estimated 3,150 kids will be participating in flag, tackle and cheerleading leagues this fall — a new record. What's most impressive? The girls flag football numbers more than doubled from last year. Quite the program we have here in town, and it shows.
Hammitt handbags are always in style, no matter wh Hammitt handbags are always in style, no matter what season we’re in. Come check out the large assortment at @raffiagifts next to the Pickwick this week.
Chicago Scene: The Architecture and True Crime Tou Chicago Scene: The Architecture and True Crime Tour, water taxis, @naiaontheriver opens, the Anne Frank exhibit at the @griffinmsi and falling in love with @popupbagels 

Read the feature from our big summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The @cityofparkridge and @parkridgepolicedepartmen The @cityofparkridge and @parkridgepolicedepartment have a fun night planned for the annual National Night Out. Come join in the community fun tonight in Hodges Park
From our big summer issue's cover story on light b From our big summer issue's cover story on light bites perfect for patio season...

The southwest chicken salad at @howardstreetinn 

Keeping it light: This is not your normal sports bar menu. Far from it, actually, and it’s easy to fall in love with a new dish each time you stop by. The menu is that robust. Perfect for summer, in our mind, is the southwest chicken salad that has grilled chicken breast topped with fresh pico de gallo, corn and grated cheddar served over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce — all packed in a crispy baked tortilla shell. Throw on a little spicy ranch dressing and pair with a cold draft beer and you’re set. And pretty guilt free. 

And did we mention Howard Street has arguably the best daily drink specials in the area?
Monday fun fact: The weekend brunch at @eliacafe_ Monday fun fact: The weekend brunch at @eliacafe_ in Uptown Park Ridge is something to behold.
No rain in the forecast and just a few hours left No rain in the forecast and just a few hours left to take advantage of the weekend Park Ridge sidewalk sale that includes big savings at your favorite shops like @shop2sisters @raffiagifts @edie.boutique and more
Check out the huge @parkridgechamber sidewalk sale Check out the huge @parkridgechamber sidewalk sale happening through this Sunday, Aug. 2. Hurry up to Prospect Avenue and Uptown Park Ridge to find some fantastic deals at @shop2sisters @raffiagifts @sooocutepr @edie.boutique @campwillow @hellohollyparkridge @gabrielsclosetchi @hempcbd.wellness @pbparkridge and more.
Half-price pitchers of margaritas, open patio, tac Half-price pitchers of margaritas, open patio, tacos and live music? That’s a winning Thursday at @donjuanscantina
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