Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Inside Scoop: Enjoy plenty of outdoor events this summer with the Park Ridge Park District
By Margaret Holler Marketing & Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District There are so many special events at the Park Ridge Park District this summer! I love how summer events bring out families and friends and enhances the wonderful, community feel of Park Ridge. The following are some of my favorite events this summer: ... -
Feel-good focus: Ash & Willow Salon’s Holly Santelli empowers young women in Bali and Guatemala by teaching them a trade they can use for a lifetime
“Feel-good focus” is a series of articles celebrating local residents doing good things for others By Trent Modglin For those of you, like myself, who have always been a little skeptical, it turns out there are podcasts out there that can truly change your life. Or at least change some of your goals and ambitions ... -
Decluttering tips: A clean and organized home can make you feel energized and bring clarity to your life
Photo by Sarah Brown By Sherry Watkins, the singing realtor (Baird & Warner) Summer is suddenly upon us — at least the hot weather if not for the calendar just yet — and if you were too busy for spring cleaning, you still have time to declutter your house before a full slate of summer fun ... -
Chicago Scene: Haymarket Brewing Company in the West Loop and the Pompeii exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry
By Trent Modglin Haymarket Brewing Company Co-owner Pete Crowley has been brewing beer for 25 years (and has some 75 medals to show for his skills), starting his professional career at The Flying Dog in Aspen and then eventually Rock Bottom Brewery in downtown Chicago, where he met his business partner, John Neurauter. The pair ... -
Kid Zone: “Believing in the movement” at Funtopia, a new water exhibit at the Chicago Children’s Museum, and exploring “Our Solar System” at the Adler Planetarium
Believing in the movement at Funtopia Rock climbing, exploring cave systems, conquering a ropes course, playing in the jungle gym and showing some bravery during a free fall on the giant slide. It’s all available at Funtopia in Glenview, where they “believe in the movement — in being active, both physically and mentally, while genuinely ... -
Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping at Edie Boutique, hikes at Starved Rock and the Special Olympics club at Maine South
Poké Burrito What you do for a living: I am a graduating senior at Maine South High School. How long you’ve lived here: My mom and I moved here in first grade, so I have lived here for about 13 years. What you like best about Park Ridge: My favorite thing about Park Ridge is ... -
Q&A with the family-owned Home Comfort Services about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & checks” and the many ways to improve your home’s air quality
Home Comfort Services, Inc. 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles 847-306-6602 HomeComfort.net Q: Describe the family-run operation that is Home Comfort A: The team here at Home Comfort is everything. We are a humble, hard-working, close-knit group of individuals; we’ve carefully cultivated a culture that feels like family! More than half of our staff has ... -
Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année Brewery’s burnt ends and Harp & Fiddle’s Baja burger
A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin and Sophia Gianaris Pennyville Station’s Florida black grouper Along with a beautiful expansion at Pennyville Station, Tony Antonacci & Co. also revamped their menu in early March, adding some incredible new dishes to an already popular ...
