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  • Inside Scoop: Insight on Market After Dark and the Taste of Park Ridge, Rockin’ in the Park concerts in Rosemont, Goldfish Swim School block party, happy hour deals and more

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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    July 27, 2024
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    Spotlight on Allstate agent Todd Gentile: Current insurance trends, common client missteps, and offering life and retirement planning strategies

    New office location: 15 S. Fairview, suite 201 (above Daniel’s Charcuterie) Contact info: (847) 384-9050. ToddGentile@Allstate.com Details: Todd, who has a financial planning background, has been a licensed insurance agent for 30 years and with Allstate for 15 years. In addition to his Park Ridge office, he also owns one in Chicago’s West Lakeview neighborhood. ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    June 13, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge’s new Market After Dark, Rockin’ in the Park Rosemont concert series, Taylor Swift tribute June 21, Taste of Park Ridge, Goldfish Swim School block party, Chicago Ramen and more

    Rockin’ in the Park concerts return to Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park on Thursdays this summer Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district kicks off its summer season with the return of the “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series. Free concerts run every Thursday and select Friday evenings through August 30, featuring music by classic ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    May 26, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Zach Haycraft on Nonna Silvia’s specials, getting a round in at Mt. Prospect Golf Club, steaks at Devon Avenue Meats and escapes to Sister Bay in Door County

    What you do for a living: It’s a corporate America gig. Specifically, I work in reinsurance for CNA (a commercial property and casualty carrier in Chicago). I have been there awhile now. My wife likes to joke that I started my career at CNA in the previous millennium. How long you’ve lived here: I moved ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    March 23, 2024
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    New on the scene: Luvvli wellness studio opens above the Pickwick, brunches and catering at Shemroon Kabab House and Patina Wine Bar, workouts at BFT, Une Année’s chimichurri steak sandwich and much more

    By Trent Modglin Luvvli wellness studio opens above the Pickwick Theater The inspiration for Luvvli was nothing out of the blue for owner (and Park Ridge resident) Jenny Sepulveda, whose been practicing many of the same wellness modalities for more than 20 years and who, as a Reiki Master, is certified to teach yoga, meditation ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    February 8, 2024
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    Local recommendations include Devil’s Head Ski Resort, Northwind Exteriors roofing, Uptown Med Spa for Botox, Leila Love Macarons, Brickton Montessori and Sky on Nine event space

    For first time skiers, go to Devil’s Head near Baraboo, Wisconsin. The hills are longer in length than Wilmot and Alpine Valley, and there are quite a few beginner runs. I also recommend their lessons for kids and adults. — H.G. We had the unfortunate experience of having our car broken into outside of our ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    January 4, 2024
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    Good Eats at Shemroon Kabab House: In just its first year, this contemporary Persian restaurant has earned quite a following with its scrumptious selection of grilled meats, friendly owners and continuing expansion

    By Trent Modglin 9 N. Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge(847) 518-5101
ShemroonKababHouse.com History in shortHusband and wife Mehdi and Asrin Hajiaghazadeh make their home right here in Park Ridge with their three children, and a longstanding passion of theirs has always been to bring people together over a well-cooked meal. “I have to say, the restaurant ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    December 18, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Dr. Milena Bulic on her MPowered Smiles Orthodontics practice, the welcoming atmosphere and delicious food at Patina Wine Bar and Daniel’s Charcuterie, and ice skating with the family followed by hot tea at TeaLula

    What you do for a living: I am the owner of and board-certified orthodontist at MPowered Smiles Orthodontics (137 Vine Ave.) here in Park Ridge. I design and create beautiful smiles for both kids and adults. I am on a mission to empower my patients to be their authentic selves and to smile with confidence. How ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    October 26, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Mike O’Grady on his Emerald Decorating Company, how Café Touché nails it every time, the ribs at Gale Street Inn and snowmobiling on the Wisconsin-Upper Peninsula border

    Café Touché What do you do for a living: I am the owner of Emerald Decorating Company. I put myself through college at Valparaiso painting local homes in the summers and on holiday breaks. We are a locally based, award-winning painting and wallpapering company that has been in business for more than 40 years. Our ...
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When you have the patience to wait out an apocalyp When you have the patience to wait out an apocalyptic thunderstorm, you likely will have any water park — even the largest one in Illinois — to yourselves afterward. First photo is the reaction from my son and nieces upon hearing the waterslides reopened last week. Second photo is four tired, soggy kids at closing time.

If you’ve never been to @ragingwaves waterpark, it’s well worth the trip out to Yorkville for an outing the kiddos will be talking about for months afterward. Such an impressive, well laid-out venue covering some 58 acres. Think 32 water slides, 43 private cabanas, a wave pool, lazy river, toddler areas, 11 different dining areas, a sandy beach and more. And a bonus for first-time visitors who may feel overwhelmed by it all: The staff couldn’t have been nicer. 

Read all about Raging Waves’ recent upgrades in the Kid Zone section from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Fun night at the Concerts in the Park in Hodges Pa Fun night at the Concerts in the Park in Hodges Park with the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society and the Park Ridge Symphony Orchestra, and thanks for the sponsorship, food and wine from @john.moran3 and Moran Wealth Advisors
Looking forward to this fun @parkridgeparks event Looking forward to this fun @parkridgeparks event tonight at Hinkley Pool. It’s time to float around and enjoy the movie Wonka. Bring your favorite pool float for this event to help you relax under the stars.

Admission begins at 7:30pm and the movie begins at dusk. Pre-registration is not required. Fee is $10 per resident and $15 per non-resident, paid at the gate.
Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from lo Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from local businesses like ... @levillagecowork_desplaines in offering the helpful combination of co-working and childcare, @homecomfortservices providing semi-annual Clean & Checks and customized comfort plans, and @tealula now offering an expanded lunch menu

Read the feature from our big summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Some fun items from Sooo Cute Boutique - Park Ridg Some fun items from Sooo Cute Boutique - Park Ridge available right now... 

Tote bags
It’s summer and who couldn’t use a versatile new tote bag for the pool, a street festival or the kids’ baseball game? Perfect for holding everything you’d need on vacation too, and available in enough colors and styles to match any outfit or personality.

Freyrs eyewear
In need of a new pair of quality, stylish and affordable sunglasses before vacation or a day spent walking around Millennium Park or cheering on the Cubs at Wrigley? Sooo Cute carries an array of options from Freyrs, all made from hypoallergenic stainless steel and polycarbonate, which means not only are they more comfortable, but also more durable than most other women’s brands of sunglasses.

Floral dresses
“It’s our favorite season for fun colors and floral designs,” says owner Vania Ignatov. Sooo Cute has plenty of colorful, light and flowy dresses that can easily be paired with a necklace and earrings from Sooo Cute’s ever-changing accessory inventory.

Read the Prospect summer fashion feature from our big summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from lo Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from local businesses like ... the @ritasofparkridge event truck, ozone therapy from @mettaperspective Acupuncture, the media lab at the @parkridgelibrary and fun summer menu items and cocktails from @easystreetpizza 

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at therealparkridge.com
Just two weeks remain to get your little ones up t Just two weeks remain to get your little ones up to speed at @goldfish_parkridge 

Their popular Jump Start Clinics consist of a half-hour lesson Monday-Thursday on select weeks throughout the summer, all at the same time with the same instructor, with a focus on everything from teaching the fundamentals of water safety to fine-tuning stroke technique. These clinics are so effective that they guarantee you’ll see significant improvement in your child’s swimming skills in just four short days. 

For more information, call (224) 479-1414. 
678 N. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge. GoldfishSwimSchool.com
That’s a wrap on a busy final day of the Taste o That’s a wrap on a busy final day of the Taste of Park Ridge. Great time hanging with neighbors, @parkridgechamber friends, fellow @falconsfootballcheer coaches, magazines clients, fellow volunteers and plenty of other fun people. Always cool to see our community put on such a well-run, family-friendly event. Kudos to this year’s committee for a job well done.
Rock solid first day of the Taste of Park Ridge, e Rock solid first day of the Taste of Park Ridge, even if a monsoon forced us to take cover and get cozy with a few dozen folks for a bit. The fun continues today and Saturday. Can’t wait to grab some more food andd drink, see some familair faces and rock out with Kashmir!
Your introductory class is always free at @kickhou Your introductory class is always free at @kickhouse_parkridge but they’re also currently running a deal where you can check out two weeks of unlimited sessions for just $22 — and boxing gloves to keep! Check ‘em out at 535A Busse Highway.
It’s official… Imagine us having to keep this It’s official…
Imagine us having to keep this little secret for most of the last year, especially when the second location will be walking distance from our house. Congrats Mike and the talented crew at @mikerphonebrewing … we can’t wait to be your first customer. Look for a Q&A about this fun expansion in the fall issue of @therealparkridge
From our big summer issue... Spotlight on @triples From our big summer issue...
Spotlight on @triplescoopdicecream — Keeping Park Ridge’s sweet tooth satisfied has been a fun journey for this active, family-run business

“It’s such a special feeling on a warm summer night to give people a chance to calm down from their busy lives and take a few moments to connect with each other.” — Nicole Hanlon

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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