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    October 3, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Ed Beauvais

    What you do for a living: Currently I am a father, a graduate student and work two jobs trying to improve our local community and its infrastructure. I am also an elected official serving the residents of Maine Township as Highway Commissioner. I began working there as a summer help at age 15, so it’s ...
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    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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    Park Ridge Insider M.J. Weber

    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 enhancements that highlight each client’s unique beauty. I believe that beauty isn’t about changing who you are, but about enhancing what already makes you amazing. And I love being able to ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon

    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 2 Sisters Boutique and exploring the South Park neighborhood What you do for a living: I am an attorney specializing in workers’ compensation defense. In addition, my husband Jim and I ...
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    New in town: Come explore the new Fire + Wine, Grind N Gears Café, Perry’s Gallery and MD Ventures Med Spa’s expansion

    By Trent Modglin Fire + Wine 608 W. Touhy Avenue, Unit C2 in Park Ridge 224-985-9990 FireAndWine.net The BG Hospitality Group — owners of highly rated suburban restaurant brands like Gia Mia, moto | imoto Asian kitchen, Livia Italian Eatery and Ella’s Italian Pub, took over the former Zaza Cucina space and opened its second ...
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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

    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 for the University of Chicago, working in the Alumni Department. I’ve worked with data for my entire career, and I absolutely love it. For me, I get great satisfaction in taking a bunch ...
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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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From our big fall issue that’s out everywhere no From our big fall issue that’s out everywhere now...

The Oakton Sports Complex is here! Q&A with John Shea, executive director of the @parkridgeparks 

“The Oakton Sports Complex will truly offer something for everyone. … I can’t wait to see residents walk through the main entrance for the first time, to witness their reactions, and to see the ways they make this space their own.”

Read the Q&A now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Looking to make the most of these lingering summer Looking to make the most of these lingering summer temps? Try half-price pasta Mondays on the patio at the new @fireandwinege in Uptown Park Ridge. We enjoyed the chicken carbonara with linguini, bacon, spinach, pecorino romano and a parmesan cream sauce, as well as the lobster fra diavolo with pennoni pasta, shrimp, lobster and mushrooms in a spicy tomato sauce. For an appetizer, the calamari and shrimp fritti. Check out their happy hour running Monday-Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. as well.
This Saturday, plan your day around the @olsonsace This Saturday, plan your day around the @olsonsaceparkridge Harvest Fest with the @parkridgechamber 

It’s sure to be a fun-filled day for the whole family, and it’s free to attend. 

Here’s what’s in store:
🎨 Face painting – Get festive with fall-themed designs
🎃 Pumpkin decorating – Let your creativity shine
🏰 Moon bounce – Jump into the fun
🍷 Beer & wine tent – Courtesy of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
🌭 Delicious food – Tasty bites for everyone
👧👦 Kids activities – Games, crafts & surprises and more

More information: https://bit.ly/4p7VI9B
Local shopping spotlight: The Generation Bee brand Local shopping spotlight: The Generation Bee brand at @raffiagifts is a popular one, and their soaking salt vials — a mixture of mineral-rich sea salts, nourishing botanicals, clays, hydrating essential oils and bee pollen — create an elegant bath experience that not only relaxes your muscles, but also moisturizes your skin. 

Grab yours at Raffia Gifts (13 S. Prospect in Park Ridge) today.
There’s a fun-filled fall Saturday lined up at @ There’s a fun-filled fall Saturday lined up at @parkwaybankpark in the @villageofrosemont this weekend. Come celebrate Rosetoberfest with a 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. followed by an all-day festival with live music, German dancing, food, competitions... and plenty of great beer from one of our favorites, @crustbrewing 

All proceeds benefit the splendid work @salute_inc does for injured veterans. 

More info: https://rosemont.com/thepark/event/rosetober-5k-run-walk-fest/
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“Like so many other residents in Park Ridge, @ho “Like so many other residents in Park Ridge, @holtsparkridge and @easystreetpizza are our family go-to spots. They both strike the perfect balance of being lively and fun for adults, but also super kid-friendly for my daughters. Don’t sleep on the diner burger at Easy Street or the ooey, gooey grilled cheese at Holt’s. Dip it in the tomato bisque and you have perfection.”

Check out more of Jessie Brady’s Park Ridge Insider spotlight now at therealparkridge.com
From our big fall issue out now... New in town: G From our big fall issue out now...

New in town: Get ready for @mikerphonebrewing Kitchen & Tap coming to the South Park neighborhood in Park Ridge 

“My house is two minutes from this new location, and it all started 15 years ago with me brewing in my basement in Park Ridge. So it felt serendipitous to come home like this.” — Mike Pallen 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
This Saturday, Sept. 20 is your chance to come cel This Saturday, Sept. 20 is your chance to come celebrate everything we love about Oktoberfest — and the fall season in general — at the Park Ridge Trucktoberfest. This year’s event, held in Hodges Park, is presented by the @parkridgeparks @mpoweredortho @theharpandfiddle and @wehavegreatbeerpr and sponsored by yours truly, The Real Park Ridge magazine

Read more about all the day’s happenings at therealparkridge.com
Park Ridge Insider Jessie Brady on the carbonara i Park Ridge Insider Jessie Brady on the carbonara in a jar at @ziassocial … Saturday donuts at @allegrettisbakeryshop … Kobido massages at @renatasorganics … the friendly staff at @tealula and relaxing weekends in New Buffalo, Michigan

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Was it the outcome we were hoping for from the Bea Was it the outcome we were hoping for from the Bears? No. Definitely not. But was it a great atmosphere (with fantastic food and specials) at the @howardstreetinn for an NFL Sunday? Sure was. 80 degrees on the patio as the sun set over Tam O’Shanter Golf Course was an added bonus.
Looking for an expert in treating chronic pain? @m Looking for an expert in treating chronic pain? @mettaperspective Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine in Niles will listen to your needs, set clear expectations, and come with a proven plan for real, life-changing results.
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