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    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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    March 24, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider David Cartwright on a top-notch dinner at Foxtail on the Lake, weekly rides with the Park Ridge Cycling Club, picking out steaks at Devon Avenue Meats and trivia night at Beer on the Wall

    Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines What you do for a living: I work in analytics. I’m currently the Senior Director of Data Strategy for the University of Chicago, working in the Alumni Department. I’ve worked with data for my entire career, and I absolutely love it. For me, I get great satisfaction in taking a bunch ...
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    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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    By Trent Modglin
    October 16, 2024
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    Q&A with John Shea, Jr. — The new executive director of the Park Ridge Park District chatted with us about his new role, the progress of the Oakton Sports Complex, and all the events and classes this fall

    Q: Now that you’re fully settled into your new role, how would you describe the Park Ridge community and your adjustment so far? A: I’m happy to say that my transition into this role has been smooth and rewarding. From the residents to the Park District staff, community organizations, and the Park Board of Commissioners, ...
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    August 1, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District’s preschool program is the perfect place for kids to develop social skills, learn and grow as an individual

    By Margaret Holler Marketing & Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District Did you know the Park Ridge Park District offers a structured preschool program for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds that emphasizes socialization and self-expression through art, music, fine and gross motor skills, and hands-on activities? Our preschool program is certified by the Illinois Department ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 27, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall on delicious eats at Shemroon Kabab House and Bangkok Belly, local shopping favorites like My Sister’s Closet, a night out with friends at The Ashburn, and exploring Chicago’s Lincoln Square

    Shemroon Kabab House in Park Ridge Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall What you do for a living: I am the Development Coordinator at Brickton Montessori School. We have been a part of the northwest side/Park Ridge community since 1986. Brickton Montessori is a fully accredited independent school serving students Pre-K through 8th grade and offering ...
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    March 15, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Natalie Amabile on the mussels at Harp & Fiddle, boozy brunches at Pennyville Station and Federales, and looking forward to Concerts in the Park this summer

    What you do for a living: I am the owner of 2 Sisters A&L/Brothers J’s Boutique, a clothing boutique in Uptown Park Ridge were we offer on-trend men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. In my free time (haha), I am also the co-owner of Down The Street, where we design and sell spiritwear for local ...
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    February 23, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Steve Judge on sushi nights at Blufish, flights at Beer on the Wall, Harp & Fiddle’s events and finding the next experiment for his son at American Science and Surplus

    What you do for a living: I started my own solo law practice in 2021 after my father, Jay Judge, passed away. He he did a lot of civil defense work for local townships, school districts and other public entities for almost 50 years. I still do some of that and enjoy being in court, ...
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If you haven’t experienced the large, versatile If you haven’t experienced the large, versatile and flavorful menu at @mughalthebiryanihouse in the Shops of Uptown on Touhy yet, you should. Pretty fantastic.

Check them out in the upcoming summer issue of The Real Park Ridge
Join the @parkridgeparks this Saturday, June 7 at Join the @parkridgeparks this Saturday, June 7 at Centennial Park for the Summer Craft & Vendor Fair. From 9am–3pm, shop a variety of handmade goods, art, accessories, skincare, baked treats and more, all from local vendors.

📍 Centennial Park, 100 S. Western Ave.
📅 Saturday, June 7 | ⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
🌦️ Held rain or shine | 🎟️ Free admission

It’s a great way to support small businesses and find something unique!
“We bought our new house last summer and knew we “We bought our new house last summer and knew we wanted a garage. … We met with a @danleyschicago salesperson, and they were very detailed and did a great job explaining options and what to expect in the building process. During the permit, concrete pour and build, they would check in with us and give us updates on where things were and what to expect, which helped ease our concerns. They were very on point with the timeline, and I am happy to say our garage was finished after about six weeks. We would 100 percent recommend them and be very confident they’d do a great job.”

Read more from our Local Recommendations section of the spring issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
After a long but fun-filled night of volunteering After a long but fun-filled night of volunteering with the @parkridgechamber of Commerce at the first Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer, breakfast at Mac’s with the family was a nice reward.

Save the date: The next Market After Dark is June 21
The crowd is already out at the @parkridgechamber The crowd is already out at the @parkridgechamber Market After Dark. Come join the party … it goes till 9:30
The weekday happy hour deal from 3-6 p.m. at @tave The weekday happy hour deal from 3-6 p.m. at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park is one of the best around with $5 house wines, $15 domestic buckets, $8 espresso martinis, $8 old fashioned and Manhattan cocktails, and half-priced select appetizers like flatbread pizzas, Irish nachos and their famous elote dip. 

And did we mention the rooftop deck is open and ready for your crew? 6724 N. Northwest Hwy in Edison Park. TavernOnThePoint.com
Saturday is the day! The first of three Market Aft Saturday is the day! The first of three Market After Dark @mad60068 events this summer is upon us, and there is plenty of fun to be had thanks to the @parkridgechamber and the work of a bunch of hard-working volunteers. Artisans, live music, food & drink, tasting opportunities and more, all right in the @parkridgefarmersmarket lot. 

@therealparkridge magazine will be pouring craft beer samples all night, so come by and say hi.
A welcome addition to the thriving alfresco dining A welcome addition to the thriving alfresco dining scene in Park Ridge is the beautiful new front patio at @mullysgrillrestaurant and @social18restaurant at the end of Main Street. 

Don’t leave without trying the gyros or Mully’s burger, and be sure to check out the weekday happy hour from 3-6 p.m. with $7 house wines, $4 Miller Lites, $6 vodka cocktails, $8 Jim Beam old fashioneds and more
Check out the Chicago Scene section from our sprin Check out the Chicago Scene section from our spring issue: Frida Kalhlo exhibit and Egyptian artifacts at the @artinstitutechi of Chicago, plenty of shopping opportunities at @blockthirtyseven and tasty bites and sunny vibes at @summerhouselp 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
If you find yourself in town this Memorial Day wee If you find yourself in town this Memorial Day weekend, head on over to the annual Main Street Craft Beer Festival on Sunday. The eighth annual event — hosted by @wehavegreatbeerpr and @theharpandfiddle — will be held from 12-9 p.m. in the farmers’ market lot. With food, live music, a kid zone and, most importantly, 100+ craft beers available from local breweries like @hopbutcher @dovetailbrewery @phasethreebrew and @morebrewing it’s a pretty solid way to kick off summer here in Park Ridge. 
#TheRealParkRidge #craftbeer #beerfest
Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one seri Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one serious Memorial Day sale this weekend. Swing by Friday-Monday (they’re open Memorial Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) for 60% off select merchandise. 
33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge. 
Shop2SistersPR.com
From the archives... Park Ridge Insider @juliedavi From the archives...
Park Ridge Insider @juliedavisdds from @parkridgedentist 

A great night out with friends usually includes… “ @haycarambarestaurant because the food is delicious, the premium margarita hits the spot and the service is fantastic. I love when they have the mariachi band on weekends.”

Read it all in our Park Ridge Insider section at TheRealParkRidge.com
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