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    Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    June 17, 2026
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    Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

    2 Sisters Boutique A&L 33 S. Prosect Ave. in Park Ridge Shop2SistersPR.com Men’s golf shirts Brother J’s, the store’s men’s section toward the back, has a fresh supply of ultra light and soft golf shirts from Johnnie O and Flag & Anthem that are equally ideal for an afternoon on the course or a night ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    March 18, 2026
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    Spring faves: We asked two local boutique owners for their favorite items in the store right now

    Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge
 RaffiaGifts.com What’s new: Plenty of great spices, salsas, sauces and spreads from Finch + Fennel are in stock right now. Perfect for your own kitchen and dinner parties. Emily Larson’s current favorites: 1. Hammit handbags “I’m really excited that we always have a stylish array of ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 24, 2026
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    Park Ridge Insider Sue Tunzi

    Pazzi di Pizza  What you do for a living: I am a full-service real estate broker with @properties/Christie’s International Real Estate in Park Ridge and have been helping clients buy, sell and lease homes in Park Ridge and throughout the entire Chicagoland area for more than 11 years. I guide clients through every step of ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    September 5, 2025
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    Local recommendations include Davis & Engert Dentistry, Matt Steiger from @Properties, shoe shopping at Dick Pond, Allstate’s Todd Gentile and 5800 North Cafe

    I’m so glad I made the switch to Davis & Engert Dentistry. The continuing education the staff and especially Dr. Julie does is incredible. I’m always so impressed with the knowledge she has about so many different facets of dentistry. My daughter also loves coming in for her appointments. All the hygienists are so nice ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    July 2, 2025
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    Local shopping spotlight: A handful of must-have items for summer

    Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect in Park Ridge Raffiagifts.com Hammit handbags Which Hammit handbag is speaking to you? That’s the question Emily Larson, owner of Raffia Gifts, often asks her clients. They’re just that popular. And Raffia carries a wide array of everything from larger purses to handbags and even wallets. Come by and find ...
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    June 7, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Anna Sealund

    Mystic Rogue in Norwood Park What you do for a living: I’m currently a student at Northeastern Illinois University, where I’m majoring in Elementary Education. I’ll graduate with my teaching license next winter. For now, I teach part-time at the Nature Preschool in Park Ridge at the Wildwood Nature Center. How long you’ve lived here: ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    March 29, 2025
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    Spring fashion focus: From versatile denim options to vintage dishware and floral dresses, come see what’s in style on Prospect Avenue

    2 Sisters Boutique A&L and Brother J’s 33 S. Prospect Ave. Shop2SistersPR.com What’s hot: Anything denim — from tops and dresses to skirts and jumpsuits — is all the rage right now for spring fashions, according to owner Natalie Amabile. “We have lots of versatile denim options that you can dress up or down with the ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    December 12, 2024
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    Shop til you drop: Come explore the latest in holiday gift ideas and winter fashions on Prospect Avenue

      Edie Boutique and Marigold 27 and 29 S. Prospect Ave. ShopEdie.com Owner: Amy DeGrazio What are you most proud of at your stores? “From a business standpoint, I’m most proud that we continue to grow, not only with expanding Edie and Marigold into other communities, but with continuing to push ourselves to be bigger, ...
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From our Park Ridge Insider section in the big sum From our Park Ridge Insider section in the big summer issue: 

What is your favorite restaurant in the area? 

@jkussymortgage : “I don’t necessarily have one favorite, as I go to different places for different experiences. Happy hour at @fireandwinege is a great deal, and the outdoor space is fantastic. The loaded nachos at @donjuanscantina are perfect to split, especially with one of their hand-shaken margaritas. And the salmon skin sushi rolls at @blufish_parkridge (not on the menu — you have to ask for it) is one of my favorites. Too many great choices to pick just one.”

Read the spotlight now at therealparkridge.com
Just a few of the many reasons to visit @thalaivas Just a few of the many reasons to visit @thalaivasindiankitchen 

Look for them in the Recommendations section of the current summer issue, and an expanded Good Eats feature coming out soon

Photos by Nikki Allen at @spiltcoffeestudio
Seriously… where won’t you find people reading The Seriously… where won’t you find people reading The Real Park Ridge?
Need advice on how to protect your skin when it's Need advice on how to protect your skin when it's this hot out? Check out the Q&A with @ajnovelli25 from @uptownmedspaparkridge that's available in our big summer issue

"Keep it simple and consistent: SPF every single day (rain or shine), reapply when you’re outdoors, and don’t rely on makeup with SPF as your only protection. Add a hat or physical coverage when you’re in direct sun. It’s underrated but incredibly effective."

Read the full Q&A, including her favorite skincare products and treatments, here: TheRealParkRidge.com
The ladies from @powherhouse__fitnessstudio here i The ladies from @powherhouse__fitnessstudio here in Park Ridge are again hosting free weekly fitness classes on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Aug. 12 in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district.

These lively sessions include a rotating mix of low-impact workouts, strength and conditioning, agility and balance training, cardio kickboxing and more. 

Read more about it all here: https://therealparkridge.com/did-you-know-fun-helpful-info-from-local-businesses-like-ritas-italian-ice-home-comfort-and-powherhouse-fitness/
From our big summer issue that’s out everywhere... From our big summer issue that’s out everywhere...

Park Ridge Insider @jkussymortgage on the loaded nachos and margaritas at @donjuanscantina … the filet risotto at @theharpandfiddle … relaxing a bit at @dimarkocoffee … a hidden gem for the best old-school Italian subs … and hitting the @desplainesparkdistrict Lake Park par-3 course with his son

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Have you been to the new @animahausco Boutique (fr Have you been to the new @animahausco Boutique (from the owner of @renatasorganics ) in South Park yet? 

Expect thoughtfully chosen brands that support intentional living and everyday rituals like European lingerie and loungewear, artisan-crafted treasures, ceremonial wellness products and self-care essentials.

“Every item we carry is chosen with care, emphasizing quality over quantity, natural materials, conscious production and emotional intimacy,” Renata tells us.

Look for a feature article on this new addition to the Park Ridge fashion scene in the next issue of The Real Park Ridge.
"If this isn't the most relaxing spot in Park Ridg "If this isn't the most relaxing spot in Park Ridge, I don't know what is." — The wife, awaiting her 5-star massage and express facial at @renatasorganics on Devon Ave.
Because sometimes, it's just a deep dish kinda nig Because sometimes, it's just a deep dish kinda night at @easystreetpizza on Devon. Don't forget to check out their new summer menu specials like the Italian chopped salad, chicken caprese panini and BBQ ribs.
It's shaping up to be a beautiful weekend... and i It's shaping up to be a beautiful weekend... and if you're in the mood for a local craft brewery, check out the patio at @sketchbookbrew in Skoke, where we recently enjoyed their 2026 version of Freedomish called Respect Existence or Expect Resistance (fruited wheat ale with dragon fruit and Andean blackberries, blueberries and raspberries) and a stellar new double NEIPA called Phantasm of the Hopera.
USA soccer in the World Cup and half-price margari USA soccer in the World Cup and half-price margarita pitchers at @donjuanscantina sounds like a good combination tonight, doesn't it? Oh and don't forget a burrito suizo or shrimp fajitas.
Summer issue Q&A: Advice from Alexis Novelli at @u Summer issue Q&A: Advice from Alexis Novelli at @uptownmedspaparkridge on the best sun protection and skincare treatments for summer

“For long-term skin health, pair your SPF with preventive serums that support tone and texture, like antioxidants in the morning and retinoids at night. It’s really a combo of protection + repair that keeps skin healthy and even over time.”

Read the Q&A now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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