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  • Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s time to leap into spring

  • Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping at Edie Boutique, hikes at Starved Rock and the Special Olympics club at Maine South

  • Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année Brewery’s burnt ends and Harp & Fiddle’s Baja burger

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    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s time to leap into spring

    By Sophia Gianaris Staff intern Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Drive on over to a family favorite for a post-dinner treat. Rita’s is already open for the season and ready to tempt your sweet tooth with Italian ice, frozen custard, gelato, milkshakes, cookies and more. This locally owned chain dessert shop has franchises in ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 3, 2022
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    Kid zone: Affordably exploring some favorite local parks and community centers with the kiddos this fall

    Little Bear Park photo courtesy of ThinkConfluence.com By Grace Rhee There’s nothing like a crisp, fall morning to motivate me to make the most of my day. I want to find some new, engaging things to do with my toddler, but I’m also mindful of the fact that a solo mom outing with him and ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    July 11, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Matt Coyne on dining at Mel’s Craft BBQ, Harp & Fiddle and Daniel’s Charcuterie, the selection at Around the World Cigars, and the seclusion of the Wildwood Nature Center

    Harp & Fiddle What you do for a living: I am an insurance agent. My brother, Ed Coyne, and I own E.J. Coyne & Company Insurance, which has been located in Park Ridge for over 40 years. How long you’ve lived here: Since 1990. My wife and I were married in 1989, and Park Ridge was the perfect ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 16, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Enjoy an assortment of outdoor events this summer with the Park Ridge Park District

    By Margaret Holler
 Marketing and Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District There are so many special events at the Park Ridge Park District this summer. I love how summer events brings out families and friends and enhances the wonderful community feel of Park Ridge. The following are some of my favorite events this summer: ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    December 24, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Tim Perry on his Indiana escape, good grub at Pennyville Station, Harp & Fiddle and Don Juan’s, and old movies at the Pickwick

    Long Beach, Indiana What you do for a living: I am a loan officer for Union Home Mortgage here in Park Ridge. We are located at 1314 W. Touhy, in the same office that my father ran his private investigation business from in the 1980s! How long you’ve lived here: Since 1971. What you like best ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 18, 2021
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    Create memories that last a lifetime this summer with the Park Ridge Park District

    What a year we’ve all had! When the weather warms and the days are longer, we are all looking to get out and enjoy this great city. Park Ridge has so much to offer, and the Park Ridge Park District is working to bring back all the activities and events we missed so much. All ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 29, 2021
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    Inside Scoop: Kentucky Derby events, Mother’s Day promo from Beautifully New Med Spa, and Wildwood Nature Center updates

    Chicago’s best Kentucky Derby parties, courtesy of Green Curtain events This Saturday (May 1) can’t get here soon enough for Green Curtain Events and fans of the Kentucky Derby. Green Curtain Events has once again partnered with some of the top venues in Chicago to produce several exciting Kentucky Derby watch parties. Whether you’re looking ...
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    January 9, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Jennifer Mackowiak on Italian favorites at Zia’s, family time at the Wildwood Nature Center, and shopping at Edie and Hallmark

    Zia’s Trattoria photo by Nikki Allen Creative How long you’ve lived here: I’m a Park Ridge native! I was born and raised in Park Ridge, then after briefly living in Lakeview (Chicago) for a year or so, my husband and I decided to move back to my hometown and start a family. What you like ...
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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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  • Kid Zone: “Believing in the movement” at Funtopia, a new water exhibit at the Chicago ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 29, 2023
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    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2023
  • Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 17, 2023
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    May 13, 2023

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We enjoyed officially welcoming @shemroonkababhous We enjoyed officially welcoming @shemroonkababhouse to the Park Ridge community via the @parkridgechamber ribbon cutting with @parkridgemayor last Thursday. We already knew they had great food and a warm, welcoming vibe, but now we also know they can throw a great event. 
#therealparkridge #kebabs #parkridgeillinois
While their homemade BBQ is difficult to pass up, While their homemade BBQ is difficult to pass up, we’re glad @uneannee in Niles is making their shrimp po boy a regular weekday special, especially on a night like this. Try the elotes as a side and thank us later.
A very happy Memorial Day to all! Take time to ap A very happy Memorial Day to all! 
Take time to appreciate our freedoms.
Come check out the area's newest co-working space, Come check out the area's newest co-working space, @25ncoworking during their official grand opening this Tuesday, May 23, from 5-8 p.m. Whether you're looking for just a distraction-free desk to send work emails, a private office suite to call your own or even a customized meeting or event space, they've got you covered. We've worked there several times over the past two months and can vouch for how beautiful, functional and versatile the space is. 

Swing by Tuesday to see N25 for yourself, sip a cocktail and network with the @parkridgechamber and the rest of the community. Oh, and don't forget to register to win a free workspace for yourself (or your team) for an entire month too. 

222 S. Prospect Ave., third floor. 
25northcoworking.com

#therealparkridge #25Ncoworking #grandopening
Park Ridge Insider @natalia.kuppers on delicious d Park Ridge Insider @natalia.kuppers on delicious dishes at @pokeburritochicago in Park Ridge and @adobegilaschi in Rosemont, shopping at @edie.boutique on Prospect, hikes at @starvedrockstatepark and the Special Olympics club at @mshs207 

Article available now at therealparkridge.com
Had some phenomenal chicken tacos today on the pat Had some phenomenal chicken tacos today on the patio at @holtsparkridge 
We’re talking buttermilk fried chicken, elote-style creamed corn, chipotle maya and habanero salsa. Nick kick, but not too much.
#therealparkridge #tacos #eatlocal #patioseason
Did you know that @ritasofparkridge now serves yum Did you know that @ritasofparkridge now serves yummy frozen iced coffee drinks in flavors like original, mocha and caramel? And a bonus: You can always pick up the latest issue of @therealparkridge there as well.

#therealparkridge #icedcoffee #italianice
Fantastic and much-needed escape with the family l Fantastic and much-needed escape with the family last night to @ziassocial in Norwood Park. Calamari, wood-fired pizza, 8-finger cavatelli with Italian sausage, cocktails and good ol’ chicken parmesan. Noteworthy: The generous portion of chicken parm, a menu staple that could probably feed three people, is only $14 on Tuesdays.
#therealparkridge #italianfood #patioseason #chickenparm
Q&A with the family-owned @homecomfortservices abo Q&A with the family-owned @homecomfortservices about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & checks” and the many ways to improve your home’s air quality

#therealparkridge #HVAC #HomeComfort #heatingandcooling

Read the Q&A now at therealparkridge.com
A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful m A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there!
There’s still time to make plans for Mother’s There’s still time to make plans for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. So many great options in the area — like @ziassocial @pennyvillestation @patinawinebar @tavernpointchi @queondachicago @theharpandfiddle and more — that you can’t go wrong wherever you decide to spoil Mom.
#therealparkridge #mothersday #brunch
A new business in Park Ridge — @zitasnoveltygift A new business in Park Ridge — @zitasnoveltygifts — not only offers a wide array of gift items from numerous vendors (like jewelry, wall art, housewares, soaps, etc), but also a creative take-and-bake menu for busy professionals and families. We've enjoyed their lasagna casserole and, most recently, the pulled pork that absolutely must be topped with their tasty homemade BBQ sauce. Check 'em out. 
#therealparkridge #giftshop #takeandbake 

Zita's Novelty Gifts
2020 Oakton Street in Park Ridge 
https://zitasnoveltygifts.com/
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