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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

By Trent Modglin Gibsons Italia Hard to believe it’s been open eight years already, but this dynamic West Loop addition to the famed Gibsons Restaurant Group is a tri-level gem perched alongside the Chicago River with a knack for prime steaks (Gibsons prime Angus, grass-fed Australian, Japanese Kobe and Miyazaki, and Carrara Wagyu) refined Italian ...

Door County, Wisc. Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weekend getaway spot? We tapped into the minds of some of our previous Park Ridge Insiders for ideas on where to go Wisconsin. I enjoy all that state has to offer (save for the Packers). Our top spot is Door County (read ...

By Margaret Holler Park Ridge Park District Looking for the perfect preschool adventure for your little one? Look no further than the Park Ridge Park District. From tots to soon-to-be kindergartners, our programs are designed to spark joy, curiosity, and a love for learning — through play. Our preschool program, certified by the Illinois Department ...

Bavette’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I’m a nurse injector at Uptown Med Spa here in Park Ridge, specializing in natural-looking enhancements that highlight each client’s unique beauty. I believe that beauty isn’t about changing who you are, but about enhancing what already makes you amazing. And I love being able to ...

Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This longtime Edison Park staple, which my foodie brother in law “would put up against any French restaurant in New York,” has a ton of options and is quite popular for weekend brunch (not to mention wedding and baby showers and birthday parties). ...