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    • Chicago Scene
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    • Shop Around the Corner
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  • Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark returns July 25, Aug. 22; Dad’s Dash 5K June 20; Taste of Park Ridge July 9-11; Rosemont free Thursday concerts and fireworks; Concerts in the Park and more

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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    December 17, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco

    What you do for a living: I am a periodontist who specializes in replacing teeth with dental implants as well as treating gum disease to save natural teeth. I come from a family of dentists, starting with my grandfather. The practice I am currently in (DiFranco Dental Specialists at 511 W. Talcott in Park Ridge) ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 17, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Anne Inwood

    Wilfdire’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and families, especially children with special needs. With Successful Families Together, I provide family mental health, parent support, resources, education and parent coaching. I meet families where they are and create an individualized ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 27, 2025
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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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    By Trent Modglin
    August 19, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Matt Hachigian on the beautiful Foxtail on the Lake, the hospitality at Hay Caramba, stocking up at Around the World Cigars and escaping to Minocqua, WI

    Foxtail on the Lake What you do for a living: My wife and I each run our own business. I’ve owned my law practice as a criminal defense attorney for more than 20 years. The office is located in Addison, but I serve clients throughout Cook County and the surrounding areas. My wife, Jen, is ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    April 17, 2023
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    Local recommendations include MPowered Orthodontics, Uptown Med Spa, Orange Shoe Personal Fitness, Cucina Biagio and more

    We have had such an amazing experience at MPowered Orthodontics! We came here at the recommendation of our pediatric dentist, and my daughter was feeling pretty anxious about the prospect of having to get braces. Her canine teeth were growing at an angle so we needed some kind of intervention. Dr. Milena was wonderful. Her ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    March 14, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Holly Santelli on the eco-friendly items at her Ash & Willow Salon, wine dinners at Harp & Fiddle and the hidden gem businesses that call South Park home

    What you do for a living: I am the owner of Ash & Willow Eco Salon in the South Park neighborhood of Park Ridge (with additional locations in Barrington and Long Grove). How long you’ve lived here: I actually live right over the border in the Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago, but I have been ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    December 19, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Katie Prezas on Harp & Fiddle’s cheese curds, getting pampered at Lacquer Lounge and Beautifully New Med Spa, and finding a new top at 2 Sisters Boutique

    Katie Prezas Lifelong Park Ridge resident What you do for a living: I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I own a private practice called Empowering Lactation. I help families along their lactation journey, starting during pregnancy and going all the way through weaning. I also have specialized training in perinatal mental ...
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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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Foodie frenzy pic of the week Location: The stell Foodie frenzy pic of the week

Location: The stellar @neta_sushi on Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge

Time: Wednesday evening, before a movie at @thepickwicktheatre 

Dish: Philly roll with smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado, along with a Crabby Crunch roll with snow crab and avocado deep fried in panko batter and topped with unagi sauce and spicy mayo
Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques — @shop Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques — @shop2sisters and @raffiagifts — for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

Read the feature from our new summer issue now at therealparkridge.com
This Thursday, June 18, head to @holtsparkridge or This Thursday, June 18, head to @holtsparkridge or the @pinesroompr for a great meal and a few drinks to support the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub 

The patio is calling, and so are Holt's burgers, pizza and — our favorite — the fried chicken + elotes tacos.
Join @olsonsaceparkridge this Saturday, June 20 fo Join @olsonsaceparkridge this Saturday, June 20 for a fun Dad's Dash 5K run / 1 mile walk, with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House, dedicated to providing comfort, care and housing for families with children receiving medical treatment.
Join @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_stev Join @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_steve_judge at @shop2sisters Boutique tonight, Tuesday, June 16, for a Father’s Day-themed Sip & Shop event from 6–8 p.m.

Come shop for Dad, but let’s be honest, Mom deserves something too. Enjoy 15% off your purchase throughout the event while browsing great gifts, clothing, accessories, and more.

We’ll also be featuring a special tasting experience, including Two Eagles bourbon & old fashioneds, as well as beer tastings from Une Année Brewery in Niles and Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village. 

Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day, treating yourself, or just looking for a fun night out in Park Ridge, stop by for great local shopping, beer, bourbon and community.
Half-price pizzas, drink specials and patio time a Half-price pizzas, drink specials and patio time at @howardstreetinn following a Park Ridge dads golf league at @tamoshantercc = a quality Monday
Local recommendations from our recent spring issue Local recommendations from our recent spring issue include @bricktonmontessorischool @kickhouse_parkridge @suits2020chicago @parkridge_pickups @mullysgrillrestaurant burgers @octobercafechicago @firstwatch breakfasts @sky_music_company and more 

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it al Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com

Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 returns July 25 and Aug. 22

Serve it Forward pickleball event benefiting @have.dreams June 13

@olsonsaceparkridge Dad’s Dash 5K June 20

Taste of Park Ridge returns July 9-11

Rosemont’s free @parkwaybankpark Thursday concerts and fireworks

Concerts in the Park from the @parkridgeparks and Concerts in the Park from the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Swing by @shop2sisters next Tuesday to shop for Fa Swing by @shop2sisters next Tuesday to shop for Father’s Day (or yourself), save 15% and sample some great bourbon and beer with @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_steve_judge
Did you know: With the Oakton driving range re-ope Did you know: With the Oakton driving range re-opening delayed until later this summer, the @parkridgeparks has made arrangements with the @desplainesparkdistrict for Park Ridge residents to receive the discounted resident rate at the Des Plaines Golf Center driving range. Yep, check it out.
Hidden gem spotlight: @macushlabeer @hmartoffici Hidden gem spotlight: 
@macushlabeer 
@hmartofficial Korean food court
@rand_redhots 

Read the feature from our spring issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is out, an The summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is out, and bigger and better than ever. As the largest and most widely-read magazine in the area, we take pride in our content and reach. Head to your mailbox or any of the 230+ local businesses receive each issue. 

Features include patio season dishes at spots like @ziassocial @fireandwinege @tavernpointchi @shemroonkababhouse @theharpandfiddle and more, as well as local insider info, spotlights on @have.dreams … upcoming @mad60068 events, new @griffinmsi exhibits, @uptownmedspaparkridge skincare tips, summer must-have items at @shop2sisters and @raffiagifts … joining the first-timer’s club at @kickhouse_parkridge … date night at @millennium_park … free Wednesday fitness sessions from @powherhouse__fitnessstudio and Thursday concerts in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark … spots to escape and relax like @tealula and @chicagobotanic … Door County favorites and much, much more.
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