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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    March 2, 2026
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    Kid Zone: EXP virtual reality in Rosemont, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and new films at the Museum of Science and Industry

    EXP virtual reality experience in Rosemont Last fall, the Village of Rosemont welcomed EXP, the Midwest’s largest virtual reality destination that provides families with a trio of immersive adventures that’ll leave you amazed. Earlier this winter, we had the chance to experience Horizon of Khufu, which takes you back 4,500 years and drops you into the ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    December 28, 2025
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    New in town: Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe, Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles, Hatty’s Club, Kouklas Greek Eatery and Chubby Cattle

    By Trent Modglin Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe 120 Main Street in Park Ridge DiMarkoCoffee.com Background: Dimitri Markos was meant to own his own coffee shop. Just ask him yourself. “All my life I’ve been working in this industry, since I was 16 and mopping the floor. God sent me to do this,” he says with ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    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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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    September 10, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Trucktoberfest, Rosemont Family Fall Fest, Oktoberfest celebrations, EXP virtual reality adventures & more

    Park Ridge Trucktoberfest is Saturday, Sept. 20 It’s that time of year again. The Park Ridge Trucktoberfest is your chance to come celebrate everything we love about Oktoberfest — and the fall season in general. This year’s event, held in Hodges Park, is presented by the Park Ridge Park District, MPowered Orthodontics, Harp & Fiddle and ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    May 8, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont, Mother’s Day brunches and specials, Main Street craft beer fest, Market After Dark and more

    Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET mobile exhibit visits Rosemont May 9-10 Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place) is welcoming the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET mobile exhibit on May 9-10, offering visitors a powerful look at the events of September 11, 2001. Created by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, this ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 11, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Joe Breisch

    Park Ridge Insider (and Northwind Exteriors owner) Joe Breisch on his family’s favorite dishes at Nonna Silvia’s and Blufish Sushi, the Pennyville and Harp & Fiddle patios, Saturday afternoons at the Park Ridge Farmers’ Market and Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park, and a trio of hidden gems near Lake Geneva What you do for a living: ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    January 9, 2025
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    Craft Beer Q&A: Crust Brewing’s Rob Hunter on his education in quality lagers, being impressed by Double Clutch Brewery, and getting into barrel-aging in Rosemont

    As featured in Illinois Brewing magazine’s winter issue Rob Hunter Head brewer at Crust Brewing in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park CrustBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Crystal Lake Brewing’s Oktoberfest. Ryan Clooney, the brewmaster there, always writes these very vivid, picturesque descriptions of his beers on the cans, and he nailed it ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    December 15, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Lincoln Park ZooLights, ice skating in Rosemont, holiday activities with the Park Ridge Park District, Illumination at the Morton Arboretum, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden and deals around town

    ZooLights celebrates 30 years at the Lincoln Park Zoo Head to Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo for one of the city’s favorite holiday traditions, which is back for its 30th year with new artistic, interactive displays and programming through Jan. 5. ZooLights features more than three million lights, including hundreds of luminous LED displays and festive ...
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A wonderful night celebrating all the great people A wonderful night celebrating all the great people and businesses in town at the annual @parkridgechamber Night of the Stars celebration.
What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge ope What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge opening for the season here in Park Ridge this Sunday, March 1, than by downloading the Rita's app to unlock freebies, earn rewards, and find out the latest Rita’s news right as it happens! 

https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-park-ridge-ilWhat better way to celebrate
From our recent issue... Local recommendations in From our recent issue...

Local recommendations include @peace.pelvic.health @northwindexteriors @jumpguypartyrentals @mbdmartialarts @chiccouturebeauty @familytreechiropractic and much more

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in So Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in South Park this Saturday from 2-5pm for another Pokémon Trade Night. The first 10 people get free Pokemon packs. If they’re also into sports trading cards, there’s a nice collection to peruse as well.
Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be closing in Norwood Park at the end of June. We’ve gotten to know these guys a fair bit over the last few years and they were regulars at the Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 tasting tents, so this one hits home. Show your support by stopping in for a beer (or a case to go) or hitting one of their events coming up.
What’s new at @raffiagifts on Prospect Avenue: Ple What’s new at @raffiagifts on Prospect Avenue: Plenty of great spices, salsas, sauces and spreads from Finch + Fennel are in stock right now. Perfect for your own kitchen, dinner parties and prepping for summers on the patio.
Sure, you’ve enjoyed their delicious small bites, Sure, you’ve enjoyed their delicious small bites, impressive wine selection and cozy vibes, but were you aware that @patinawinebar is now open for lunch seven days a week? 

Also, check out their popular wine club, with offers like a $25.99 one-bottle plan, where members receive one hand-selected bottle and a complimentary wine flight each month, 10% off retail wines, 15% off private cellar wines while dining in, and early access to private wine dinners and events. For $45.99 each month, you receive the same discounts but with two bottles and two wine flights included. 

Read more about this offer in the Inside Scoop section of our upcoming spring issue. 112 S. Prospect Ave in Park Ridge. PatinaWineBar.com
We know it’s still mid-February, but it sure feels We know it’s still mid-February, but it sure feels like spring out there. So with the warm weather in mind, we thought we’d send out a little save-the-date notice: The @parkridgechamber Spring Wine Walk is April 26, the @parkridgefarmersmarket kicks off May 23, and the first of three Market after Dark @mad60068 events is May 30. Get ready... and read more about each in the upcoming spring issue of The Real Park Ridge
Good times at the @penniesforpennyville beer tasti Good times at the @penniesforpennyville beer tasting fundraiser (Abrewham Drinkin’) last week at @uneannee Brewery in Niles. Great beer, BBQ and people supporting a great cause. 

You can read more about this new Park Ridge non-profit in our winter issue: therealparkridge.com
It sure feels like spring is around the corner, so It sure feels like spring is around the corner, so head into @shop2sisters to check out the new styles in season. We’ll be smelling flowers and enjoying festivals in no time
From the archives... Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook From the archives... 
Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco guy”

Best meal you’ve had recently: “That would have to be @carmines_rosemont because I have a soft spot for their monstrous chicken Milanese and crispy Brussels sprouts.”

Read the spotlight here: https://therealparkridge.com/park-ridge-insider-dave-cook-the-feldco-guy/
Have you seen the Maine South High School athlete Have you seen the Maine South High School athlete Wall of Fame at @mullysgrillrestaurant ??

So happy to see it continuing to grow every time we stop in. #GoHawks
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