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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
    February 11, 2026
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    Small-business spotlight: Vertical Chimney 


    Comfort, safety and cleanliness have been at the core of this business for nearly 40 years (847) 766-6500
 VerticalChimney.com

 Q: Vertical Chimney has been in business for nearly four decades. Explain what that level of experience — and expertise — means. A: Having served the area for 40 years means we have always been, and ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    January 31, 2026
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    Local charity spotlight: Pennies for Pennyville

    This new charitable organization in Park Ridge is focused on the idea of building a more connected, more compassionate community Pennies for Pennyville Q&A with Steve Judge PenniesForPennyville.org Background: The city of Park Ridge was originally known as Pennyville, a nod to George Penny, whose brickyards helped build the community from the ground up. Today, ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    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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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    January 20, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week, Road Full of Promise Med13L fundraiser, Preschool and Enrichment Fair, Mikerphone’s Winterfest and more

    Chicago Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 8 The 19th annual version of this city-wide culinary celebration runs Jan.23-Feb. 8 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe opportunities at a record 550+ participating restaurants across the city (including 19 new additions). That’s a total of 17 days of dining deals to delight even the pickiest of palates throughout ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    January 16, 2026
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    Good Eats at Old Irving Brewing Co.

    By Trent Modglin Old Irving Brewing 4419 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago OldIrvingBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-midnight Sunday: Noon-10 p.m. History in short: Like so many others, the founders of Old Irving began brewing beer in their garages with aspirations of making a living at it and creating something for the community to share. ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    January 6, 2026
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    Did you know? — Important info from local businesses like Northwind Exteriors, Home Comfort, Allstate, Peace Pelvic Health and YSB Legal

    Northwind Exteriors can help with damaging roof ice dams The picturesque beauty of a Park Ridge winter often comes with a hidden danger: ice dams. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off. This dangerous blockage is typically caused when ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    January 1, 2026
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    Winter warmers: Perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter

    Harp & Fiddle’s French onion soup By Trent Modglin French onion soup at Harp and Fiddle There are lots of worthy options to warm you up at Harp & Fiddle, but we find it tough to pass up a bowl of their Guinness French onion soup on one of those cold, blustery days. This is ...
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