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  • Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    September 15, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

    Sketchbook Brewing’s sixth annual Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20 Sketchbook Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place Sept. 18-20 at their Skokie taproom. This free event will boast live music, stein-hoisting and hammerschlagen competitions, a variety of food truck options, giant soft pretzels and, of course, plenty of fresh Oktoberfest beer. 4901 Main Street in Skokie. More ...
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  • Six people—three women, one man, and two boys—pose together at an outdoor festival with vendor tents and a crowd in the background.
    Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd

    Come celebrate summer in Park Ridge at the next Market After Dark July 25 Year three of the Park Ridge Market After Dark, located in the same area as the Park Ridge Farmer’s Market (15 Prairie Ave.), kicked off in a big way back in May, and the second event of the season is coming ...
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  • Loaded nachos with guacamole, sour cream, shredded chicken, pico de gallo, and melted cheese, beside a margarita glass.
    Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    July 1, 2026
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    Park Ridge Insider Jerry Kussy

    Don Juan’s chicken nachos and margarita What do you do for a living? I am a senior mortgage advisor with Wintrust Mortgage here in town. My main branch is Village Bank & Trust on Cumberland and Touhy, which is a Wintrust Bank location. I’ve been in the industry for 25 years and specialize in structuring ...
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  • Rita's ice-cream truck with red-and-white stripes and a smiling staffer at the service window beside a frozen coffee sign and flavor menu.
    General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    June 29, 2026
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    Did you know? Fun, helpful info from local businesses like Rita’s Italian Ice, Home Comfort and PowHerHouse Fitness

    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard offers catering and a food truck for all your events As if Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard on Northwest Highway hasn’t spoiled us enough with their delicious treats, you should know that they’re fully mobile too, with a fun food truck available for catering and events of all ...
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  • Night exterior of Tavern on the Point with string lights, outdoor balcony seating, and parked cars in front, inviting atmosphere.
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 22, 2026
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    Park Ridge Insider Jennifer Torbick

    What you do for a living: My husband Paul and I both have full-time jobs, but we have been dealing with coins and precious metals for about 30 years, so we decided to open Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles in 2025. Our store offers 999 silver rounds, bars, silver eagles, vintage 1970s art bars, limited-edition 999 ...
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  • Group of diverse people posing together at an outdoor event under tents, smiling and hugging.
    Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    June 11, 2026
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    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

    Market After Dark events continue July 25 and Aug. 22; Park Ridge Farmers Market runs through October The fun-filled recent addition to our community events calendar is back — and even better — for its third year. Market After Dark, located in the same area as the Park Ridge Farmer’s Market (15 Prairie Ave.), was ...
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  • Children sit on the pool edge during a supervised swim lesson, with instructors in orange shirts nearby in a blue indoor facility with a Goldfish sign in the background.
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    By Trent Modglin
    May 24, 2026
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    Park Ridge Insider Becca Dupke

    What you do for a living: I was recently promoted to head of lifeguards and first aid at Goldfish Swim School here in Park Ridge. To think I started this job as a swim instructor my sophomore year of high school at Maine South and now, as a freshman in college, it’s insane to think about and ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 12, 2026
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    New in town: Sip ‘N’ Play Studio, Anima Haus Boutique, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Mari Pari

    By Trent Modglin Sip N’ Play Studio 811 Devon Ave. in Park Ridge SipNPlayStudio.com (847) 350-8476 Q&A with owner Annika Schmidt Q: What led to you wanting to start Sip N’ Play here in town?
 A: I opened Sip N’ Play because I truly wanted the families of Park Ridge to have a special place ...
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Foodie focus: We’re typically drawn to the gyro at Foodie focus: We’re typically drawn to the gyro at @mullysgrillrestaurant (for good reason), but the flavorful chicken Philly definitely caught our eye over the weekend
The cover story from our big fall issue: Good Ea The cover story from our big fall issue: 

Good Eats at @thalaivasindiankitchen — Staying true to authentic traditions and recipes that span generations is the key behind this popular, family-run South Indian restaurant

“It’s a chef-driven restaurant, and that will always be the focus. But the main essence is showing people things they may never have seen before while staying respectful of our traditions, our culture, and our authenticity.” — Revathi Manoharan

Read the feature now at therealparkridge.com
Congrats on the “official” opening of @ivnparkridg Congrats on the “official” opening of @ivnparkridge on Devon Avenue in South Park, where a fun (and informative) @parkridgechamber ribbon cutting ceremony was held last night. 

Read more about this approachable wellness clinic that’s focused on helping people be more proactive about their health in our big fall issue feature on six new businesses in town at TheRealParkRidge.com
Tis the season for an all-time classic scary movie Tis the season for an all-time classic scary movie at the @thepickwicktheatre  courtesy of @parkridgeclassicfilm 

Come out to catch Steven Spielberg's POLTERGEIST on Wednesday, October 28 on the Pickwick's mega screen at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Film critic Nick Digilio will introduce the 7 p.m. screening, and there will be pre-show music at 6:30 p.m. courtesy of organist Jake McDonagh.
After a long weekend of entertaining friends, it t After a long weekend of entertaining friends, it turned out to be an @easystreetpizza deep dish kind of Sunday night
Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new @anim Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new @animahausco in Park Ridge

Owner Renata Karkut describes her new new South Park boutique that focuses on natural beauty, quality, comfort, and a more thoughtful way of living 

“I want Anima Haus to become known for the quality of the materials we choose. … The pieces are meant to be special and feminine while still being comfortable and easy to wear in real life.”

Read the feature from our big fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes… The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes…

the quirky fun at @museumofillusions_chicago 

@playballdirect batting cages and instruction in Mount Prospect

And the last two weekends of @goebberts_ Fall Fest 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"Most people are surprised at the incredible worko "Most people are surprised at the incredible workout they can get in just 15-30 minutes. It’s is a unique, efficient, and effective way to fit fitness into a busy schedule.” — @hotworxparkridge general manager Nicole Paus

Read more about HOTWORX on Northwest Highway and five other new businesses that have opened recently at TheRealParkRidge.com
A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @ A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @parkridgechamber is coming up this Thursday at @eliacafe_ on NW Highway. 

Come watch Caleb and the boys handle the Patriots with some delicious eats and fun community vibes.
Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out nig Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out night out at @ashwillowsalon and @renatasorganics in South Park tonight
We were delighted to be invited to the grand openi We were delighted to be invited to the grand opening of the beautiful new @bricktonmontessorischool location at 1695 S. River Rd in Des Plaines last month. After a two-year renovation, the finished product is something to behold, and it was difficult to decide who was more excited about the new facility: the kids, the staff or the parents. Brickton.org
Quite the working lunch today at the Edison Park f Quite the working lunch today at the Edison Park favorite @cafe.touche which included one of the best smash burgers we’ve had to date (think sautéed onions, cheddar, pickles and 1000 island). A stellar chicken salad and Cubano sandwich (with pulled pork pork, ham, avocado, pickles, gruyere cheese, and Cajun-dijon mustard) too.
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