WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES

September 3, 2026


Thank you,

Platinum Members!


The Nominating Committee of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites all qualified persons (defined as a representative of a member business of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce – that is in good standing) to apply for nomination to the Park Ridge Chamber Board of Directors for 2027. 

To nominate an individual or to self-nominate, please contact Jackie@ParkRidgeChamber.org

by Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Noon.

SAVE THE DATE!

Cruisin' Park Ridge 2026!

Friday, September 4

Friday, October 2

No Rain Date!

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Park Ridge Library Parking Lot

Summit Avenue between Prospect Avenue and Touhy Avenue


Women in Business

Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Seasons of Change:
Navigating Menopause

Seetal Adhikari, Board Certified OB/GYN

Maura Brennan, OB/GYN

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Park Ridge Country Club

636 Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

8:30 am: Networking

9:00 am: Breakfast Buffet

9:30 am – 10:30am: Presentation

Fore! the Chamber Golf Outing

& Barbeque

Thursday, September 24, 2026

3:30 pm Shotgun Start

6:00 pm Barbeque

Tam O'Shanter Golf Course

6700 Howard Street

Niles, IL


Harp and Fiddle Wine Dinner

Benefiting the Park Ridge Chamber!

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

7:00 pm

Harp and Fiddle

110 Main Street

$125 per person + tax + gratuity

Dinner Sponsors:

Jane Hynes, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Cooney Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

Rick Loera, Guaranteed Rate


Park Ridge Pumpkin Palooza

Saturday, October 3, 2026

4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Details forthcoming

In this Issue!

  • Market After Dark!
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member - Hosted Events
  • Seasonal Promotions
  • Member Promotions
  • Food & Beverage Promotions
  • Community Information
  • Health & Wellness
  • Small Business Information
  • Get Involved
  • Member Updates / Information
  • Green Biz Sustainability
  • Job Opportunity


September may have arrived, but the summer heat wasn't quite ready to leave! The hot weather made it especially fitting to

celebrate the ribbon-cutting for HOTWORX Park Ridge.

Mayor Marty Maloney, Chamber Board President

Nick Fallico, the Board of Directors, and members of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce joined us to officially welcome this unique fitness studio to our business community.

Offering 24-hour access, infrared heat, and virtually instructed workouts, it's a great new addition to Park Ridge.

Thank you to everyone who braved the heat and came out to celebrate with us... Congratulations to HOTWORX Park Ridge!

 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events!

🚗 Cruisin’ Park Ridge is back!

Mark your calendars for two more great nights of classic cars

and community fun:

Friday, September 4

Friday, October 2


Come check out the incredible lineup of vehicles and enjoy another great season of Cruisin’ Park Ridge! 🚘

Connect with professionals from six local chambers at Seasons of Change: Navigating Menopause

Wednesday, September 16, at the Park Ridge Country Club.

Enjoy breakfast, expert insight, practical strategies,

and meaningful conversation.



Register today—space is limited!

Click the link below or scan the QR code to register!


Experience an elegant French Wine Dinner at The Harp & Fiddle on Wednesday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy four carefully prepared courses, each paired with a featured French wine... all while supporting the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.


Call The Harp & Fiddle at (847) 720-4466 to reserve your seat. Space is limited!

Something new is coming to Park Ridge this fall!

 Save the date for the first-ever Park Ridge Pumpkin Palooza on Saturday, October 3. Enjoy entertainment, local restaurants, beverages and activities for kids. More details coming soon!

MEMBER-HOSTED EVENTS


Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge at Iannelli Studios




Opening Reception

Friday, September 11, 2026

6:30pm - 8:30pm


Art Exhibit

September 11 - October 24


SEASONAL MEMBER-HOSTED EVENTS

Join Liberty Bank for Savings this summer for a special free Classic Movie Series at the historic Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge! Enjoy timeless films on the big screen in a beautiful vintage setting while supporting the community. 


September 9 | 10am –

Rear Window


Optional donations collected at the door will benefit the

Park Ridge Community Fund. The theatre is located at 5 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge.

Gather your friends and relive the magic of classic cinema! 



For more information call Diane Brennwald at 773.489.4202.

Fall Awareness

Monday,

September 14

4:00 pm








The Sheridan at Park Ridge

SENIOR LIFESTYLE




510 N. Greenwood Ave Park Ridge, IL 60068 





Save the date!





Veterans Celebration

Thursday, September 24

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm





The Sheridan at

Park Ridge


SENIOR LIFESTYLE


510 N. Greenwood Ave | Park Ridge, IL 60068

(847) 894-5017 

HORROR MOVIE FANS!

Sat. Oct. 10 (Noon 'til Late) at the glorious 900-seat

Pickwick Theatre (Park Ridge, IL)


See HALLOWEEN 3, THE THING, ABBOTT & COSTELLO VS. FRANKENSTEIN, GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA, FRANKENSTEIN (1910) Silent film with Live Organ & More! Physical tix here (Only $25): Buy tix onllne at terroraisles.com


PLUS: Children 14 & Under Are Free with a paid adult admission. FREE PARKING! Pay Once, Come & Go As You Like!


PLUS: Vendors, Short Films, Prizes, Surprises & More! Also, a live charity auction for Groceryland Chicago and more! Please Share & Invite People. 

SEASONAL PROMOTIONS






IV Nutrition Park Ridge



ivnutrition-parkridge.com






Nutcracker Auditions

Saturday, September 26, 2026



Momentum Performing Arts

7781 W. Talcott Ave. 

Chicago, IL 60631







📣 CALLING ALL SPONSORS! 🦅


The Maine Eagles Wrestling Club is looking for local businesses to sponsor our upcoming season!

Your business logo will be featured on the back of all 175 wrestlers’ competition and practice shirts throughout the season. It will also go on the club's website and social media.

Interested in supporting our wrestlers and getting your business in front of hundreds of local families?





📩 Message us or email maineeagleswc@gmail.com

Support local youth. Support the Maine Eagles! 🤼🦅








M-NASR is hiring!




SPA SLAINTE




Book a free consultation

https://spaslainte.com/hormone-replacement-therapy/ent-therapy/





Goldfish Swim School of

Park Ridge


Water Safety Month Packages!




https://portal.iclasspro.com/gssparkridge/products




Symmetrical Artistry-

The Permanent Makeup House  

619.507.6705

417 W Talcott


As parents, we invest in our young female athletes with training and coaching. Be the parent that offers recovery, rest and reset for your young female athletes.

Perfect for all athletes. Meet our massage therapist Alyssa Cortez a personal trainer, swim instructor at FFC and former collegiate athlete. 







Fitness Formula Club

Act Fast and Score!

A Free 1-year signature membership






Journal & Topics

Media Groups

770 Lee St

Des Plaines

847-299-5511



News That Really Hits Home




MEMBER PROMOTIONS



Creative and affordable marketing packages are available for

The Real Park Ridge, the largest family-friendly entertainment magazine in the area — distributed to Park Ridge homes as well as 300+ businesses throughout Park Ridge and the surrounding area.

The fall issue will be out in early September and consistently replenished through November. Digital promotional opportunities included as well via TheRealParkRidge.com, popular email newsletter and social media. For more information, contact publisher Trent Modglin at Trent@TheRealParkRidge.com



AKA Architects

is thrilled to be a member of the Chamber!

We look forward to helping your business grow

and expand.



Give them a call to discuss your next project.








Luisa Martinez,

Spanish & English

Real Estate Broker

224.538.8467





@Properties

Christie’s International

Real Estate



Fresh cuts. Clean shaves.

Real barbering.



Book your next haircut or shave at Wahl Barber Academy and experience quality services by talented student barbers, supervised by licensed professionals.



Conveniently located across the street from Park Ridge Mariano’s, Wahl Barber Academy is open weekdays, including evening hours.




FOOD & BEVERAGE PROMOTIONS








Carlucci Rosemont






6111 North River Road Rosemont

847-518-0990






carluccirosemont.com









COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Park Ridge City Hall - Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney and Park Ridge Garden Club president David Stark presented the 2026 Park Ridge Beautification Award to 5 residents at the city council meeting on the evening of Monday August 17th. The contest recognizes residents of free-standing, single family homes who have made a significant contribution to the beauty and character of our community. Winners of this award receive $100 and a complimentary 1-year membership to the Garden Club. They also received lawn signs to show off their award-winning gardens.

After the mayoral proclamation, the 2026 winners posed for a photo on the stairs of city hall.


Outdoor photo

Back row, left to right: Lynne Crowley, Dave Stark (Club President), Nancy Bourbon, Laurie Mallin

Front row, left to right: Robert Bosco, Denise Bosco, Ellen Collins Tom Mallin

 

Council chamber photo

From L to R: Mayor Marty Maloney, Tom Mallin, Laurie Mallin, Robert Bosco, Denise Bosco, Nancy Bourbon, Ellen Collins, Lynne Crowley, Dave Stark







Limited Availability in Senior Living!


The Sheridan at

Park Ridge

Call to schedule a tour!

847.653.0653




Good Food Pantry


Good Food Pantry collects non-perishable food and distributes it to partner organizations that give the food directly to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.


goodfoodpantry

 


Explore the digital version

of the

2026 Park Ridge Community Guide—filled with local businesses, events, and community resources—offered to Chamber members for added convenience while printed copies are mailed to every home, this keeps everyone connected and informed all year long!


HEALTH & WELLNESS

Go Beyond the Scale

In just 30 seconds, the InBody scan shows your body fat, muscle, and body water – giving you a deeper understanding of your health and weight.


EvolveMD Concierge Medicine

444 N Northwest Hwy

Suite 205

Park Ridge

evolvemdchicago.com/inbody/

Dementia

Support Group

The Sheridan at

Park Ridge


Held every 2nd Wednesday of the month from

4pm-5pm


Parkinson's

Support Group

The Sheridan at

Park Ridge


Held every 4th Wednesday of the month from

4pm-5pm


Pioneer Concierge Medicine



3633 West Lake Avenue

Glenview, IL

SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION

Take advantage of free, confidential, business mentoring sessions by phone or virtually. Certified Mentors from the SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties Chapter #0726 are available to mentor small business owners and start-ups with business registration, planning, marketing, product pricing, financing, etc. To set up your appointment, contact SCORE by entering your zip code here to get started. [Link: https://www.score.org/find-mentor]



Are you looking to gain more exposure for your business? The following perks are INCLUDED in your membership, so be sure to utilize them!

Promote your business in our newsletter and on Facebook & Instagram!

Submit your content to be included in our weekly e-newsletter share your posts via Facebook(FREE for members) by sending a maximum of 100 - 200 characters and/or a PDF or JPEG/PNG to roula@parkridgechamber.org.


parkridgechamber.org/member-directory


DEADLINE: Noon Wednesday of each week

FEATURED MEMBER UPDATES / INFORMATION

SHOP... DINE ... &

SUPPORT LOCAL!

Support the Park Ridge Business Community

Live in Park Ridge? Work in Park Ridge? Support Park Ridge!




Antonova Tax

Antonovatax.com






Clover Card Connect -

Park Ridge









Cross Country Mortgage

Sargon Adam

Mortgage Loan Officer

773.790.6473












Designtology

designtology.us







Dracheva Law, LLC

www.drachevalaw.com








Draus & Associates, Inc.

www.drausandassociates.com

Now, with Team Fallico leading the way of nearly 3,000 agents,

Baird & Warner stands as one of the nation’s most respected, family-owned brokerages.

This strategic alignment not only strengthens their position against hedge fund–backed competitors, but also reinforces their unwavering commitment to delivering the personalized service, local expertise, and results you’ve come to expect from them.

While the name on the sign may be new, everything else you value about working with them remains the same—only stronger.


SAME TEAM. SHARED VALUES.

EVEN GREATER SERVICE.



We’re excited to share that Craig & Nick Fallico—your trusted, top-producing real estate team—have officially joined Baird & Warner as part of the recent merger.


Nick Fallico

Team Lead & Broker at Team Fallico

312.972.4623

nfallico@bairdwarner.comteamfallico.com

7280 W Devon Ave, Chicago IL 60631






Edward Jones -

Victor Imreibe

www.edwardjones.com




EvolveMD Concierge Medicine




EvolveMD Concierge Medicine is a medical practice providing highly personalized, proactive healthcare for adults and children, centered on accessibility, expertise, and trust.


evolvemdchicago.com






Farmer Insurance

Eddie Hamzic

847.823.6800









First United Methodist Church

of Park Ridge


www.parkridgeumc.org




Imperial Home Designs

www.imperialhomedesigns.com





Laconic Foods



Jagra Corporation

jagramasonry.com



Le Village Cowork

Des Plaines


levillagecowork.com





Maine Township Highway Department - Commissioner Edward Beauvais 

The McGovern Group - Re/Max

Properties Northwest

Our group is here to help you find your way home! 

Contact us today for our local expertise in the Chicagoland area.

 Head over to

The McGovern Group

to find all of our featured listings, five-star reviews, and

social media pages! 




To schedule a consultation you may reach the office by calling or texting

224-377-9577 


www.mdventures.us 


We provide treatments at 3 locations: Park Ridge, Palos Hills and Schaumburg.




Park Ridge architect

Neri Architects delivers custom home architecture with thoughtful design.



Orange Shoe Personal Fitness - Park Ridge


MASTER YOUR 

DNA

email: tsajjad@orangeshoe.com

phone: 630.890.9786 

 

As your trusted OriginPoint Loan Officer,

my goal is to simplify the mortgage process, make your home loan experience easy to navigate and be available to you from application to closing.





OriginPoint Loan Officer


Contact:

Chris Varco

847 - 409 - 0274









Saturn Title LLC

www.saturntitle.com






Snappy Printing

and Graphics

www.snappypg.com








Symmetrical Artistry

The Permanent Makeup House 

417 W. Talcott Rd









Tania Forte

Realtor

847-894-9360








Tetley Investments, LLC

www.tetleyinvestments.com

GET INVOLVED!

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES & SUPPORT


If you have additional questions about opportunities within the Park Ridge Chamber PREN groups,

contact the Chamber office at

847-825-3121

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Network with members via Facebook 

Join the Park Ridge Chamber Networking Professionals FB group where you can share referrals, news, updates, deals & more! 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


Start 2026 strong by taking advantage of Chamber sponsorship and advertising opportunities to give your business unmatched visibility. For ways to connect, promote, and grow within our vibrant business community contact Jackie@ParkRidgeChamber.org. From event sponsorships to exclusive advertising placements, there’s a perfect fit for every business. 




Explore the digital version of the

2026 Park Ridge Community Guide—filled with local businesses, events, and community resources—offered to Chamber members for added convenience while printed copies are mailed to every home, this keeps everyone connected and informed all year long!

GREEN BIZ SUSTAINABILITY
4 Ways to Make Your Business More Eco-Friendly
Going green isn't only better for the environment -- it can also be beneficial for your business's bottom line. Pivoting towards more eco-friendly processes can save your company money, and it can also add to the list of things that set you apart from your competition. Continue reading here.

Job OPPORTUNITY

Do you have a job opening, volunteer opportunity, community resource, or educational opportunity to add to the Newsletter? Let us know!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS!
We really appreciate you! Let's continue to make
Park Ridge a wonderful place to live, work, and play. 
 
If you have any questions, comments, or feedback please feel free to contact
jacqueline.mathews@parkridgechamber.org.
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