Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Making a difference: Meet Ella Powers, a creative eight-year-old raising thousands of dollars for a local food pantry
By Trent Modglin Pretty sure we all could use some good news right about now. With all the uncertainty and stress we’ve experienced the past two months, I thought it would be a good time to share some local feel-good stories. Call it a morale boost, if you will. If you know of someone, or ... -
Time to unwind: Looking for a little local stress release? We’ve got some creative ways to truly relax and get away from it all
By Veronica Espinoza Board & Brush Creative Studio A creative space to let your inner artist become a DIY master by designing and painting your own personalized wood project or sign, all while sipping on a glass of wine. It’s a great way to relax and get your mind off that to-do list or pushy ... -
Signature Dishes: The pad ba mee and chicken satay at Sri Siam in Morton Grove
By Veronica Espinoza Sri Siam 9253 Waukegan Road in Morton Grove 847-583-9924 SriSiamMortonGrove.com Thasanee Cuesta, owner of this Thai restaurant, bought the space from a friend and never looked back, building a menu full of fresh, delicious and homemade favorites, along with a fun, cultural atmosphere. Pad Ba Mee One of the more traditional Thai ... -
Get up and move: The Centennial Fitness Center is busy helping locals stay fit and healthy during the quarantine
This blog is courtesy of the Centennial Fitness Center staff and the Park Ridge Park District During this challenging time, one question at the top of everyone’s mind is, “How can I keep my immune system strong?” Vitamin C is one important component to a healthy immune system. Drinking a glass of orange juice or ... -
Kid Zone: The Great Train Story at the Museum of Science and Industry, Blue Man Group, Notebaert Nature Museum and Chicago Botanic Garden
Notebaert Nature Museum Local spots to let the kids learn, be amazed and be themselves By Trent Modglin Notebaert Nature Museum The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood — just across the street from the Lincoln Park Zoo and Fullerton Avenue Beach — is loaded with enriching exhibits and opportunities for hands-on ... -
Keep rocking: School of Rock combats current quarantine rules with virtual music lesson opportunities
With everything going on in the world right now, you might think fun has had to come to a screeching halt. But not for School of Rock. In fact, School of Rock Park Ridge has quickly readjusted its business model to introduce School of Rock Remote. This new virtual lesson room, coupled with School of Rock’s ... -
Shop Around the Corner: Amphora offers quality, stylish furniture and home décor at wholesale prices in The Glen
By Trent Modglin 1911 Tower Drive in The Glen Glenview, IL 60026 847-901-9009 Facebook: @coolstuffparkridge Amphora-home-furniture.myshopify.com Who they are: Amphora, a boutique home furniture store that sells top-of-the-line furniture, home goods, clothing and accessories at wholesale prices, recently moved from Uptown Park Ridge to The Glen in nearby Glenview. About the owner: Debi Spellman has ... -
A senior year, interrupted: What’s it’s like to be a high school student during the Coronavirus pandemic
By Veronica Espinoza During this unprecedented time with COVID-19, many families across the world have been impacted in several ways. We have had to change our daily routines, like being surrounded 24/7 with our family, which can sometimes be hard. Especially when you’re in a virtual meeting, it can get kind of distracting. Due to ...
