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About Park Ridge, Illinois

Centrally located in the heart of Chicago’s North Shore communities, Park Ridge borders Chicago and is a thriving community only 25 minutes from the Chicago Loop. Park Ridge offers home buyers many possibilities, from luxury homes to bungalows, ranch houses, and newly built condominiums and townhouses. New construction blends in with historic older housing. For older residents, Park Ridge offers several retirement communities conveniently located throughout the area. Top rated Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a large employer to the area and in 2009 opened their 192 room private patient tower.

Park Ridge’s bustling Uptown area gives home owners numerous dining and entertainment options, including the historic Pickwick Theater; a revitalized uptown shopping district; a major public library; and Hodges Park, the home of a popular outdoor concert series. With convenient access to major expressways and Metra and "el" commuter trains, Park Ridge is an ideal location for residents who want to experience all that the Chicago area has to offer.
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