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  • Inside Scoop: Where learning feels like play — Preschool at the Park Ridge Park District

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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    March 21, 2025
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    Kid Zone: Waterslides galore at Chula Vista Resort, the Chicago Ice Cream Museum and “Catch The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System” at the Marriott Theatre

    Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells In need of a little break from reality, and the cold, we shot up to the Wisconsin Dells over Presidents’ Day weekend to hit Chula Vista Resort. And, as it turns out, the tropical temps in the water park, frozen rum drinks, lazy river and zero wait for ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    March 19, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Rita’s Italian Ice free ice day March 20, Park District Easter Egg hunt, winter clearance sale at Gabriel’s Closet, Market After Dark and Taste of Park Ridge dates, Park Ridge Garden Club events and deals around town

    Rita’s Italian Ice is open for the season and celebrates spring with a free day of Italian ice March 20 Sure, you may think seeing a few robins in the yard or March Madness on TV may signal the start of spring, but for us it’s the opening of Rita’s Italian Ice on Northwest Highway ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    March 14, 2025
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    Local recommendations include Renata’s Organic Skincare, Family Tree Chiropractic, the Howard Street Inn, Playtime Pup Ranch, Tech City, Lisa Kay Photography, Atlas Auto and more

    Renata’s Organic Skincare is truly outstanding. The ambiance creates a relaxing, rejuvenating atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The customer service is consistently impeccable, with a team that genuinely cares about delivering an exceptional experience. The quality of services is top-notch, making it the ultimate go-to for organic skincare in the area. Highly recommended ...
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  • Feel-good Focus
    By Trent Modglin
    March 6, 2025
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    Feel-good focus: Monthly Bingo Buddies events bring an afternoon of youthful exuberance and companionship to residents of the Summit of Uptown

    By Trent Modglin The genesis of Bingo Buddies all started when Joseph Steinfels used to visit a friend at the Summit of Uptown, the senior/assisted living facility here in Park Ridge, and recognized that the residents could use a bit of energy and frivolity that only children can provide. As a Cub Scout troop leader, ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    February 14, 2025
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    Playing favorites: From the Mully’s Grill burger to Patina Wine Bar’s filet and Café Touché’s ravioli to Jeong’s eight-course tasting menu, we asked our readers for the best meal they’ve had recently. And now we’re hungry

    The new Mully’s Grill in town on Main Street makes a great burger. I thought it was fantastic. The bartender was nice and they checked on us a lot. Very attentive for having just opened. Can’t wait to go back and try something else, but the burger will be a go-to. — Holly Santelli Don ...
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  • Chicago Scene
    By Trent Modglin
    February 7, 2025
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    Chicago Scene: High Five Ramen, Clue — Live on Stage, award-winning ROOH adds tasting menu and James Bond exhibit extended at Museum of Science and Industry

    High Five Ramen We all know there are a few chilly nights still lingering out there, and what better way to warm up than with a nice bowl of ramen? One of our favorite hidden gems anywhere is High Five Ramen, a tiny subterranean restaurant located just underneath Green Street Smoked Meats in Chicago’s incredibly ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    January 31, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District is an ideal place for early learning opportunities

    
By Margaret Holler
 The Park Ridge Park District provides a structured preschool program for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, fostering socialization and self-expression through art, music, motor skills and hands-on activities. Certified by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the program adheres to all required qualifications for staff. 2-year-old program: Focuses on social ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    January 28, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Mary Connolly on her favorite appetizers at Harp & Fiddle, fashionably comfortable brands at 2 Sisters Boutique, the fun atmosphere at Foxtail on the Lake and escapes to Milwaukee

    Harp & Fiddle’s flatbread What you do for a living: I am fortunate enough to work at 2 Sisters A & L with awesome co-workers surrounded by amazing merchandise. Before 2 Sisters, I worked at St. Paul of the Cross School in Park Ridge. How long have you lived here? That’s an easy question. I ...
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The Real Chicago — an eye-catching, family friendly entertainment magazine for active locals and tourists — originally launched in 2006. It now has a sister publication: The Real Park Ridge. Proud to be servicing our new home in Park Ridge, as well as the surrounding areas of Rosemont, Niles, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect and NW Chicago.

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This Saturday, it’s the eighth annual @vinestbbq This Saturday, it’s the eighth annual @vinestbbq Competition and festival in Park Ridge. Head to Hodges Park for some great food, bands, beverages, raffle prizes and a KCBS-sanctioned BBQ competition. Bonus: Your attendance will help raise money for worthy local causes like @avenuesonline and the Maine Township Food Pantry
Get ready, the fall issue of The Real Park Ridge i Get ready, the fall issue of The Real Park Ridge is here — and delivered to more businesses and more of your mailboxes than ever. We’ve more than tripled in size in five years, and with the next issue, we’ll be adding additional pages, 1,200+ more magazines in circulation, and at least two more USPS delivery routes direct to Park Ridge homes. 

Thanks for reading the largest family-friendly entertainment magazine around! And don’t forget to check out TheRealParkRidge.com to sign up for our bimonthly email newsletter, just to make sure you’re up to speed on all the events and fun things to do in the area.
There’s still time to enjoy some incredible fall There’s still time to enjoy some incredible fall weather and a great meal. 

From our summer issue — Chicago Scene: Sharing some of our favorite restaurants for dramatic views along the Chicago River like @gibsonsitalia @riverroastchi @beatnikontheriver and @lhrooftop 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The fun Halloween and fall decor is out in full fo The fun Halloween and fall decor is out in full force at @raffiagifts
Wow, what a way to cap off the summer with the fin Wow, what a way to cap off the summer with the final Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber 

Great food, drink, music, artisans, weather and, most importantly, great people! We may have needed a full day to recover, but it was well worth it. So glad we’ve made this a summer tradition in Park Ridge.
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The @parkridgeparks Oakton Sports Complex is reop The @parkridgeparks  Oakton Sports Complex is reopening to the public on Saturday, August 23. Stop by the grand opening celebration to check out this amazing facility featuring a completely renovated main rink, new studio rink, training room, indoor athletic field, concessions area and multipurpose rooms.

There is a full afternoon of activities planned starting at noon. Head to PRParks.org for more information.
Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with small-business pop-ups, live entertainment and a large, handpicked rotation of local breweries, wineries and distilleries, the Park Ridge Market After Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber is the type of summer street party everyone can enjoy.

Don’t miss out: This last Market After Dark of the year will take place tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 23, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the @parkridgefarmersmarket lot. For more information, visit MarketAfterDark.com
Had a chance to interview Park Ridge’s own Mike Had a chance to interview Park Ridge’s own Mike Pallen yesterday to get the lowdown on his plans to build a second taproom for his popular @mikerphonebrewing 

In case you haven’t heard, the old Boston Market on Devon is where it’ll be. Patio seating, burgers, cheese curds and Park Ridge-exclusive beers included. Coming winter 2026! Read the interview in our upcoming fall issue, which will be out in early September.
Quite the breakfast yesterday at the new @eliacafe Quite the breakfast yesterday at the new @eliacafe_ on Northwest Highway. Look for more on this great new addition to the Park Ridge restaurant scene in our upcoming fall issue.
From tots to soon-to-be kindergartners, @parkridge From tots to soon-to-be kindergartners, @parkridgeparks programs are designed to spark joy, curiosity, and a love for learning — through play

Read more in our Inside Scoop section at therealparkridge.com
Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weeke Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weekend getaway spot? From Door County hidden gems to farmers markets in Madison and staycations in Chicago to glamping in Michigan, we tapped into the minds of some of our previous Park Ridge Insiders for ideas on where to go

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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