Tag: Park Ridge
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Q&A with Laura Gainor, founder of Official MomFest, about creating a fun community for moms and what the quarantine has taught her about family
By Trent Modglin Laura Gainor, Park Ridge resident and mother of two, recently launched Official MomFest not only as a way to provide inspiration and support to hard-working moms out there, but also give back to the community, create opportunities to get together with other families, and let moms take a break and enjoy life ... -
Making a difference: Park Ridge police, Pennyville Station, Give In Kind and deputy clerk among those putting others first
By Trent Modglin Pretty sure we all could use some good news right about now. With all the uncertainty and stress we’ve experienced the past two months, I thought it would be a good time to share some local feel-good stories. Call it a morale boost, if you will. If you know of someone, or ... -
Making a difference: Local singer Colette Hawley performs sidewalk concerts for local retirement homes
By Trent Modglin Pretty sure we all could use some good news right about now. With all the uncertainty and stress we’ve experienced the past two months, I thought it would be a good time to share some local feel-good stories. Call it a morale boost, if you will. If you know of someone, or ... -
Keep rocking: School of Rock combats current quarantine rules with virtual music lesson opportunities
With everything going on in the world right now, you might think fun has had to come to a screeching halt. But not for School of Rock. In fact, School of Rock Park Ridge has quickly readjusted its business model to introduce School of Rock Remote. This new virtual lesson room, coupled with School of Rock’s ... -
Shop Around the Corner: LeilaLove delivers a creative assortment of decadent macarons and other treats
By Veronica Espinoza LeilaLove 510 Higgins Road in Park Ridge LeilaLove.com Close proximity: I have always been a fan of macarons. A sweet, delicate little French cookie of blissfulness. But I usually have them only once in a while because I would have to go all the way to Evanston to get my hands on ...
