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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2025
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    Kid Zone: New Spider-Man exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, Raging Waves water park upgrades, and the Mountain View Adventure Center

    New Spider-Man exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry Step into the exciting world of one of the most beloved superheroes of all time in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry. In this immersive exhibit, you’ll see rare comic books, view props and costumes from your ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 14, 2025
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    Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from local businesses

    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard offers catering and a food truck for all your events As if Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard on Northwest Highway hasn’t spoiled us enough with their delicious treats, you should know that they’ve gone mobile, too, adding a food truck for catering and events of all kinds — ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2025
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    Spotlight on Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream: Keeping Park Ridge’s sweet tooth satisfied has been a fun journey for this active, family-run business

    By Trent Modglin Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream 801 Devon Avenue in Park Ridge TripleScoopdIceCream.com A popular ice cream shop… by accident If you’re looking for a dream-come-true story, this isn’t the place. Triple Scoop’d came to be, actually, in part by accident. And a little by necessity. For a dozen years or so, the building ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    July 2, 2025
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    Local shopping spotlight: A handful of must-have items for summer

    Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect in Park Ridge Raffiagifts.com Hammit handbags Which Hammit handbag is speaking to you? That’s the question Emily Larson, owner of Raffia Gifts, often asks her clients. They’re just that popular. And Raffia carries a wide array of everything from larger purses to handbags and even wallets. Come by and find ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    June 30, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the Feldco guy”

    Carmine’s chicken Milanese What you do for a living: I’m best known as “The Feldco Guy” … and over the last 20+ years, I’ve done just about everything at Feldco. How long you’ve lived here: I was born and raised in Park Ridge. And while I lived in Chicago for a bit, like so many ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    June 22, 2025
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    Protect yourself this summer: Skincare Q&A with Danielle Oyasu from Beautifully New Med Spa

    Beautifully New 600 W. Talcott, Suite 103 in Park Ridge 847-720-4035 BeautifullyNew.co Q: Describe how proper skin protection has turned into a year-round decision for people of all ages A: With growing awareness of the long-term risks of skin damage, using sunscreen and protective skincare daily has become a key part of maintaining healthy, youthful ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    June 21, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Insight on Market After Dark and the Taste of Park Ridge, Rockin’ in the Park concerts in Rosemont, Goldfish Swim School block party, happy hour deals and more

    Taste of Park Ridge returns July 10-12 Save the date for the Taste Of Park Ridge, which will run from July 10-12 this year and include the regular collection of local food options, live music, kids activities, business networking and much more — all in the heart of Uptown Park Ridge on Summit Avenue. Thursday’s ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    June 7, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Anna Sealund

    Mystic Rogue in Norwood Park What you do for a living: I’m currently a student at Northeastern Illinois University, where I’m majoring in Elementary Education. I’ll graduate with my teaching license next winter. For now, I teach part-time at the Nature Preschool in Park Ridge at the Wildwood Nature Center. How long you’ve lived here: ...
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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.

The Real Park Ridge is printed and distributed seasonally four times per year (December, March, June and September) to thousands of Park Ridge homes, as well as more than 150 area restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee shops, salons, spas, offices and hotels. Make sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and download our new digital app for the latest events, deals and feature articles.

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A wonderful night celebrating all the great people A wonderful night celebrating all the great people and businesses in town at the annual @parkridgechamber Night of the Stars celebration.
What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge ope What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge opening for the season here in Park Ridge this Sunday, March 1, than by downloading the Rita's app to unlock freebies, earn rewards, and find out the latest Rita’s news right as it happens! 

https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-park-ridge-ilWhat better way to celebrate
From our recent issue... Local recommendations in From our recent issue...

Local recommendations include @peace.pelvic.health @northwindexteriors @jumpguypartyrentals @mbdmartialarts @chiccouturebeauty @familytreechiropractic and much more

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in So Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in South Park this Saturday from 2-5pm for another Pokémon Trade Night. The first 10 people get free Pokemon packs. If they’re also into sports trading cards, there’s a nice collection to peruse as well.
Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be closing in Norwood Park at the end of June. We’ve gotten to know these guys a fair bit over the last few years and they were regulars at the Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 tasting tents, so this one hits home. Show your support by stopping in for a beer (or a case to go) or hitting one of their events coming up.
What’s new at @raffiagifts on Prospect Avenue: Ple What’s new at @raffiagifts on Prospect Avenue: Plenty of great spices, salsas, sauces and spreads from Finch + Fennel are in stock right now. Perfect for your own kitchen, dinner parties and prepping for summers on the patio.
Sure, you’ve enjoyed their delicious small bites, Sure, you’ve enjoyed their delicious small bites, impressive wine selection and cozy vibes, but were you aware that @patinawinebar is now open for lunch seven days a week? 

Also, check out their popular wine club, with offers like a $25.99 one-bottle plan, where members receive one hand-selected bottle and a complimentary wine flight each month, 10% off retail wines, 15% off private cellar wines while dining in, and early access to private wine dinners and events. For $45.99 each month, you receive the same discounts but with two bottles and two wine flights included. 

Read more about this offer in the Inside Scoop section of our upcoming spring issue. 112 S. Prospect Ave in Park Ridge. PatinaWineBar.com
We know it’s still mid-February, but it sure feels We know it’s still mid-February, but it sure feels like spring out there. So with the warm weather in mind, we thought we’d send out a little save-the-date notice: The @parkridgechamber Spring Wine Walk is April 26, the @parkridgefarmersmarket kicks off May 23, and the first of three Market after Dark @mad60068 events is May 30. Get ready... and read more about each in the upcoming spring issue of The Real Park Ridge
Good times at the @penniesforpennyville beer tasti Good times at the @penniesforpennyville beer tasting fundraiser (Abrewham Drinkin’) last week at @uneannee Brewery in Niles. Great beer, BBQ and people supporting a great cause. 

You can read more about this new Park Ridge non-profit in our winter issue: therealparkridge.com
It sure feels like spring is around the corner, so It sure feels like spring is around the corner, so head into @shop2sisters to check out the new styles in season. We’ll be smelling flowers and enjoying festivals in no time
From the archives... Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook From the archives... 
Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco guy”

Best meal you’ve had recently: “That would have to be @carmines_rosemont because I have a soft spot for their monstrous chicken Milanese and crispy Brussels sprouts.”

Read the spotlight here: https://therealparkridge.com/park-ridge-insider-dave-cook-the-feldco-guy/
Have you seen the Maine South High School athlete Have you seen the Maine South High School athlete Wall of Fame at @mullysgrillrestaurant ??

So happy to see it continuing to grow every time we stop in. #GoHawks
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