The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Park Ridge on Tuesday, May 5th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:45pm at 225 W Touhy Road. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Tuesday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order:&nbsp;<a href="https://dwell.social/494oVvF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/494oVvF</a>

Local Event: Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon.

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Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Park Ridge on Tuesday, May 5th! Note that pizzas will be PAR...

Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon.

The Sheridan At Park Ridge

Experience the excitement of the Triple Crown at our memorable Derby Days celebration and open house featuring live entertainment and signature drinks. Meet our team, tour our premium residences, and see firsthand why so many choose us for senior living; please RSVP by May 1 to secure your spot.

Local Event: Derby Days: A Spring Open House

Derby Days: A Spring Open House

Experience the excitement of the Triple Crown at our memorable Derby Days celebration and open house featuring live...

International Servant Leaders Museum

<h2>May 8 – Exhibition Opening, Remarks &amp; Poetry</h2>
Description: 
Join us for the opening night of The White Rose &amp; The Beloved Community, the International Servant Leaders Museum’s 3rd Annual Event, co-sponsored by Northeastern Illinois University’s College of Arts and Sciences as part of its Spring 2026 Human Rights Series. An evening of reflection and inspiration honoring lives of courage, conscience, and service to humanity.
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🎨 Exhibition Opening: 6:00 p.m.
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🎤 Remarks: President of Northeastern Illinois University
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📖 Poetry: Ivan Ramos
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📅 Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
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📍 Location: International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL
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💵 Admission: Free — Donations are needed and deeply appreciated to support our mission
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Local Event: The White Rose & The Beloved Community: An Exhibition 

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May 8 – Exhibition Opening, Remarks & Poetry
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The White Rose & The Beloved Community: An Exhibition 

<h2>May 9 – Piano Concert: The Beloved Community</h2>
Description: 
Experience an evening of music and meaning as part of The White Rose &amp; The Beloved Community. Set within the museum’s special exhibition, this program brings together timeless works and shared remembrance in honor of those who have served humanity with courage and compassion.
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🎨 Exhibition Opens: 5:00 p.m.
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🎹 Piano Concert: 6:00 p.m.
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🎼 Performer: Stephen Ackert
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📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
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📍 Location: International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL
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Local Event: Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose & The Beloved Community

Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose &...

May 9 – Piano Concert: The Beloved Community
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Experience an evening of music and meaning as part of The White Rose...

Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose & The Beloved Community

PRAIRIE VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER

The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce presents the SPRING MARKET FAIRE on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Prairie View Center (6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053) from 9 am to 2 pm in the Main Floor Gym. This FREE TO THE PUBLIC event will feature over 70 tables of vendors with goods and services for the community.
There will be refreshments to purchase and plenty of FREE parking too! Raffles with great prizes supplied by our vendors...FREE to enter and lots of FREE PARKING. There will be Live Entertainment to make the day more fun and other surprises too along with coupons for the first 100 attendees (over 18 and one per family) to purchase items from our vendors and a FREE photo booth for your family to share a memory!
Save the date and join us on May 9, 2026 to behold and buy Art, Crafts, Beauty &amp; Health Products, Clothing, Specialty Foods, Giftware, Home Decor Items, Jewelry, Pet items, Restaurants, learn about local Community Groups, Various Services, and More!
For more information, contact the MG Chamber of Commerce at 847-965-0330 or email us at: Director@mgcci.org.

Local Event: Visit The Spring Market Faire May 9th

Visit The Spring Market Faire May 9th

The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce presents the SPRING MARKET FAIRE on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Prairie View Center (6834...

<h1>Why discussing family cancer history should be a Mother’s Day tradition</h1>
By: <a href="https://www.ahchealthenews.com/author/dr-sigrun-hallmeyer/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Dr. Sigrun Hallmeyer</a><img src="https://ahchealthenewscdn.azureedge.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AdobeStock_424587026-505x378.jpeg" alt="Why discussing family cancer history should be a Mother’s Day tradition"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.ahchealthenews.com/2026/05/05/discussing-family-cancer-history-mothers-day-tradition/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=&amp;text=Reframe%20Mother%27s%20Day%20by%20starting%20this%20important,%20lifesaving%20tradition.%20&amp;url=https://www.ahchealthenews.com/2026/05/05/discussing-family-cancer-history-mothers-day-tradition/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a> <a href="mailto:email@email.com?subject=Why%20discussing%20family%20cancer%20history%20should%20be%20a%20Mother%E2%80%99s%20Day%20tradition&amp;body=Check%20out%20this%20article:%0D%0Ahttps://www.ahchealthenews.com/2026/05/05/discussing-family-cancer-history-mothers-day-tradition/%0D%0AReframe%20Mother%27s%20Day%20by%20starting%20this%20important,%20lifesaving%20tradition." target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;title=Why%20discussing%20family%20cancer%20history%20should%20be%20a%20Mother%E2%80%99s%20Day%20tradition&amp;summary=Reframe%20Mother%27s%20Day%20by%20starting%20this%20important,%20lifesaving%20tradition.%20&amp;url=https://www.ahchealthenews.com/2026/05/05/discussing-family-cancer-history-mothers-day-tradition/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
Since 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother’s Day as a national holiday, the second Sunday in May has invited families to pause and reflect across generations. Today, reframing Mother’s Day as a moment to exchange family health history and discuss early breast cancer detection is an important step in the evolution of modern motherhood and bringing love and longevity to families.
<h5>Sharing cancer family history</h5>
As an oncologist, I rely on family health history as one of the most practical tools for shaping personalized breast cancer care. Information about relatives affected by cancer helps guide risk assessment and informs decisions about early detection. However, some people lack a comprehensive understanding of their family’s history of cancer diagnoses, which makes it harder to personalize care at the earliest stages.
This gap is why Mother’s Day deserves reframing. In addition to sharing flowers and cards, use the Mother’s Day holiday as an opportunity to openly share family cancer history. This act can empower more women and their health care providers to have more informed discussions, leading to individualized screening decisions that can improve the effectiveness of care.
<h5>The importance of breast cancer screening and monitoring</h5>
It’s <a href="https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">recommended</a> that women at average risk begin <a href="https://www.ahchealthenews.com/2025/06/19/mammograms-dont-have-to-hurt/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">routine mammograms</a> at age 40. However, women with a significant family history or other risk factors may benefit from earlier or more frequent screening. While the majority of breast cancer diagnoses are among women over age 50, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/united-states-cancer-statistics/publications/breast-cancer-among-young-women.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">national statistics</a> indicate a steady increase in diagnoses among women under age 45, especially those who have a linked inherited genetic risk.
I have observed that health-related discussions between mothers and daughters can save lives. For example, two of my patients will celebrate their first Mother’s Day together this year cancer free due to the sharing of information. The mother shared the results of her <a href="https://www.ahchealthenews.com/2025/10/08/what-are-the-breast-cancer-genes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">genetic testing</a> with her daughter soon after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. Based on that information, we monitored the daughter’s breast health for years. Then at age 30, the daughter was diagnosed early with breast cancer — while 16 weeks pregnant. Thanks to early detection, this story ends happily for the new grandmother and first-time mom.
<h5>How to talk about your family history</h5>
One of the toughest challenges may be knowing where to start. For families unsure how to begin the conversation, I suggest:
<ul><li>Starting the conversation as an act of care. Acknowledge fears and explain that screenings and genetic testing offer information and don’t necessarily mean something is wrong.</li><li>Making awareness age appropriate: Breast health conversations aren’t just for older women. Awareness, self advocacy and knowing what’s “normal” can begin at any age.</li><li>Sharing family history early: Talk openly about who in the family has been affected by cancer of any type. This information helps health care providers personalize care and screening earlier when it’s most effective.</li><li>Framing early detection as protection: Position screening, risk assessment and follow-up as a modern extension of motherhood — another way to protect your child’s future.</li></ul>
<a href="https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/sigrun-hallmeyer-1164481412" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dr. Sigrun Hallmeyer</a> is an oncologist at <a href="https://www.advocatehealth.com/health-services/cancer-institute/cancers-we-treat/breast-cancer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Advocate Health Care</a>.
Want to learn more about your risk for breast cancer? <a href="https://profilers.evaliahealth.com/v3/451dff5d-187b-4c87-a4c1-49163394e2cc?s=henstory" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Take a free online quiz.</a>

Local Event: Mothers Day Traditions

Mothers Day Traditions

Why discussing family cancer history should be a Mother’s Day tradition
By: Dr. Sigrun Hallmeyer   
Since 1914, when President...

Are you ready for what AI&nbsp;is changing in the workplace?While artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, many organizations are discovering that the biggest challenges aren't technical—they're human. Judgment, trust, accountability, and decision-making are now more critical than ever.&nbsp;Join us for a free, interactive webinar, <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=35307656-9eb0-44ac-b08e-8224ce29e40b&amp;utm_source=Patch&amp;utm_medium=desc_link&amp;utm_campaign=may_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Human Fluency in an AI World</a>, presented by Stephen Carman, PhD, and explore what it truly takes to succeed in an AI-enabled workplace.

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Human Fluency in an AI World

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Cumberland Park

Discover a vibrant selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables perfect for your home garden. This outdoor event proceeds rain or shine and features beautiful hanging baskets, geranium pots, and unique member-grown plants.

Local Event: Park Ridge Garden Club Plant Sale

Park Ridge Garden Club Plant Sale

Discover a vibrant selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables perfect for your home garden. This outdoor event...

Hodges Park

Norwegian Constitution Day Parade with pre-parade festivities in Hodges Park beginning at 12:00 PM will include entertainment, vendors, refreshments and activities for children. Parade steps off at 1:00 PM at Talcott &amp; Cumberland ending in Hodges Park. The parade will feature local marching bands, singing societies, folk dancers and Scandinavian organizations in ethnic costumes.

Local Event: Norwegian Constitution Day Parade

Norwegian Constitution Day Parade

Norwegian Constitution Day Parade with pre-parade festivities in Hodges Park beginning at 12:00 PM will include entertainment,...

THIRD ANNUAL PRIDE IN PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 
Mayor Maloney to Speak at 6:30 p.m.
Park Ridge, Illinois — The third annual Pride in Park Ridge Community Celebration will take place Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4-8 p.m. at Hodges Park in Uptown Park Ridge.
This all-ages, community-led LGBTQ+ celebration — organized by local congregations, community organizations and volunteers — features food trucks, children's activities, drag performances, local vendors and information booths. Groups serving LGBTQ+ individuals will share details about their programs and support networks.
Rev. Josh Erickson, Senior Pastor of Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, commented, “Pride in Park Ridge is a powerful reminder that everyone is loved and everyone belongs. We want to be clear — no one should ever have to question their worth or wonder if they have a place in this world.”
 
The event opens with family-friendly activities and builds to evening presentations and entertainment:
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 <li>4-6 p.m. — Kids Zone: Face painting and balloon art by Hardy Party, an inflatable obstacle course, an inflatable slide and do-it-yourself art stations, including friendship bracelet making.</li>
 <li>6 p.m. — Line dancing: Firebrand queer/ LGBTQ+ country and western dancers get the crowd moving ahead of evening presentations.</li>
 <li>6:30 p.m. — Welcome and proclamation: Rev. Carol Hill, senior minister at Park Ridge Community Church, will offer a welcome. Mayor Marty Maloney will then deliver a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Park Ridge. The final speaker will be a leader from the local LGBTQ+ community. </li>
 <li>7 p.m. — Kiki Queens live-singing performance: The evening closes with the local drag cabaret troupe, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates 100% of performance proceeds to LGBTQ+ community organizations. Kiki Queens and supporters have raised more than $200,000 for local nonprofits.</li>
 <li>DJ entertainment plays throughout when no live performances are scheduled. 
 
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Local favorites will be serving up tasty food and drinks. Pinoy Grill, Sernas Grill and Soul &amp; Smoke will fire up their grills, while Americanos, Nicky C's Red Hots, October Café, Rita's Italian Ice and Triple Scoop'd will also serve food. Patina Wine Bar will round out the offerings with food and drinks.
From handmade goods to one-of-a-kind keepsakes, this year's celebration is packed with ways to shop, support and commemorate the occasion. Graphic designers competed to create the 2026 T-shirt design, and tees featuring the winning logo will be available for purchase. Student vendors include Beveridge Soaps and Elite Crafts &amp; Bracelets. 
The event raffle will feature a hand-crafted quilt, rainbow jewelry, clothing, original artwork, tumblers with gift cards and gift baskets filled with donations from local businesses. Proceeds benefit the Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois (TJLP), which provides free, holistic legal services and advocacy for low-income and street-based transgender people across the state.
Local queer author Ron Stempkowski will sign and sell copies of his book "The Luck We Carry," a collection of personal essays about love, loss and rebuilding after life's unexpected turns. He wrote the book to honor a promise he made to his late husband, Ken. These honest, tender and sometimes funny essays offer companionship for anyone who has loved deeply and lost painfully.
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Local Event: Pride In Park Ridge

Pride In Park Ridge

THIRD ANNUAL PRIDE IN PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 
Mayor Maloney to Speak at 6:30 p.m.
Park Ridge, Illinois — The third...

<h4>June 6-7, 2026: 5th Annual Rosemont Uncorked</h4>
Rosemont Uncorked returns to Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont on June 6–7, 2026, with two days of outdoor wine tasting, live music, and easy access from Chicago and the suburbs. Your ticket is a flexible weekend pass, so you can come Saturday, Sunday, or both days with the same admission, enjoy a souvenir glass, and use your tasting tickets to explore reds, whites, rosés, meads, and bubbly from wineries across Illinois. Grab a spot on the lawn, listen to bands, visit the park’s restaurants, and stock up on your favorite bottles to take home—all in one walkable entertainment district.
Festival hours are:
<ul><li>Saturday noon–7 p.m.</li><li>Sunday noon–5 p.m.</li><li>VIP ticket holders may enter at 11 a.m. for first pours and the best choice of seating.</li><li>Designated driver and youth tickets are available.</li><li>Parkway Bank Park offers convenient parking plus easy connections to the CTA Blue Line and a free circulator bus.</li></ul>

Local Event: Rosemont Uncorked

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Rosemont Uncorked

June 6-7, 2026: 5th Annual Rosemont Uncorked
Rosemont Uncorked returns to Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont on June 6–7, 2026, with...

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