The Real Park Ridge

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Family-friendly magazine, website, email newsletter and event company focused on Chicago's near NW burbs

09/23/2026

It’s easy to come up with fun feature ideas when there are so many great businesses and people in the community. The new fall issue is loaded with great info and spotlights

We are proud to be featured in the “Real Park Ridge” this month! We love the community of Park Ridge and we are thankful for all of our customers for their support over the last year. 🤎☕️

09/22/2026

"We have used Jump Guy Party Rentals (now FunInChicago.com ) for multiple birthday parties at our home, and the whole process is a breeze from start to finish. They are communicative, have fair prices, set you up for success, and have a great variety of products."

Read more great local recommendations from a recent issue now at: https://therealparkridge.com/local-recommendations-include-thalaivas-indian-kitchen-fun-in-chicago-bounce-houses-windy-city-appliance-repair-raffia-gifts-pazzi-di-pizza-and-more/

09/22/2026

Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza from the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Oct. 3 — food, drinks, artisans, live music, an engaging kid zone, and more. So much fall fun packed into one day that you won't want to miss it.

Photos from The Real Park Ridge's post 09/22/2026

The Local Recommendations from our recent issue include Thalaiva's Indian kitchen Park Ridge, Jump Guy Party Rentals, Windy City Appliance Repair, Raffia Gifts, US Cleaners, Pazzi di Pizza Park Ridge, The Liven Room event space, Puttshack Skokie and more

Read it all here: https://therealparkridge.com/local-recommendations-include-thalaivas-indian-kitchen-fun-in-chicago-bounce-houses-windy-city-appliance-repair-raffia-gifts-pazzi-di-pizza-and-more/

Photos from The Real Park Ridge's post 09/18/2026

From our big new fall issue...

From the bone-in short rib at Tavern on the Point and jambalaya at Harp & Fiddle to the Spanakopita Benedict at Elia Café and carne asada at Don Juan's Cantina —and more — we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall

Read the feature: https://therealparkridge.com/chef-favorites-we-asked-local-chefs-and-restaurant-owners-for-their-favorite-dishes-that-are-perfect-for-fall/

Photos from Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary's post 09/16/2026

Zen moments right here in South Park

09/16/2026

The monthly wine dinner at Harp & Fiddle takes on a French flair on Wednesday, Sept. 30, with proceeds benefiting the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. The fun kicks off at 7 p.m. Call (847) 720-4466 to reserve your space today.

Honestly, we were sold just reading that pork tenderloin cordon bleu description...

Photos from The Real Park Ridge's post 09/15/2026

This is one busy fall season in the area, and The Real Park Ridge magazine will get you all organized on upcoming events. Check out the Inside Scoop section from the new fall issue, with details on great events like the Park Ridge Park District Trucktoberfest Sept. 19, Sketchbook Brewing Company's Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20, the Chicago Gourmet Sept. 23-27, Rosetoberfest in Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park Sept. 26, the first annual Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Pumpkin Palooza Oct. 3, Olson's ACE Hardware Harvest Fest Oct. 10, Harp & Fiddle's Chili Cook-Off Oct. 11 and much, much more.

Read it all here: https://therealparkridge.com/inside-scoop-fall-events-galore-like-trucktoberfest-rosetoberfest-pumpkin-palooza-chicago-gourmet-ace-hardwares-harvest-fest-spirits-of-park-ridge-trunk-or-treat-and-more/

09/14/2026

Ohhh, lookie here. This fall issue is our biggest yet (did you know we've expanded the distribution of every issue for 6+ years?), and loaded with features on Thalaiva's Indian kitchen Park Ridge, chef's choice dishes at restaurants like fire+wine-Park Ridge, Don Juan's Cantina and Cafe Touche, info on tons of fall events like Trucktoberfest from the Park Ridge Park District and the new Pumpkin Palooza from the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, shopping at the new AnimaHaus boutique in South Park, Q&As with Dimitris from Di Marko All Day - Coffee Lounge and Justin Schuring from Centennial Fitness Center, exploring hormone optimization with Uptown Med Spa, spotlights on five new businesses in town, jazzy date night ideas in Chicago, and much, much more. Happy reading... and keep an eye out for some fun new announcements coming soon.

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