Michael M. Lupo

06/01/2026

🚒 Fire hydrant flushing begins Monday, June 1.

Over the next several weeks, City personnel will test hydrants throughout Park Ridge to help ensure they are operating properly and ready for use in an emergency.

💧 Residents in active flushing areas may notice temporary water discoloration or reduced water pressure. This is normal and not harmful. If needed, run your cold water tap for a few minutes until the water clears.

📱 Want to know when flushing is scheduled on your block? Sign up for RAVE Alerts to receive notifications from the Fire Department ➡️ www.parkridge.us/alerts

05/27/2026

Great day at the Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Thanks to Alderperson Steinfels for all of his hard work organizing the event…and allowing me and my family to drive the Grand Marshal of the parade Don Hurst. Don was having such a great time and was so proud to be there with all of Park Ridge. Thank you to all the volunteers and members of public safety who worked in the parade, thank you to everyone who walked and represented their organizations, and thank you to so many of our residents who lined the streets and made this day so special.

05/13/2026

Honored to have represented all of our Park Ridge residents in Springfield yesterday. Special thanks to our State Representative Justin Cochran for his hospitality and for recognizing me on the House floor at the start of session. And to our State Senator Laura Murphy for making time to chat and show me around the Senate floor. I also had a chance to meet and get to know a couple Legislative staff members who graduated from Maine South only a few years back and began working there after finishing college. Proud of them!

04/22/2026

It was an honor to administer the oath of office to our newest Police officers on Monday. Congratulations, I wish you the best at the Academy, and welcome to the City of Park Ridge

04/16/2026

Join the Park Ridge Police Department for our Annual Police Memorial Service of Remembrance.

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Front Steps of City Hall – 505 Butler Place

We come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

This year’s service will feature:
• Chicago Police Motorcycle Unit & surrounding agencies
• Chicago Police Equestrian Unit
• Cook County Helicopter Flyover
• The Bagpipes & Drums of the Emerald Society Chicago Police Department

In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at St. Andrews Lutheran Church.

All are welcome to attend as we stand together in remembrance.

04/13/2026

Excited for the new season at the Park Ridge Farmers Market. A lot of time and effort goes into planning this every year. Make sure to stop by and check it out!!!

🌽 Save the Date! The Park Ridge Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 23 for the 2026 season with an expanded layout along Prairie Avenue and Garden Street, more vendors, and new enhancements at Cumberland Park.

Get the details ➡️ parkridge.us/news

04/08/2026

🇺🇸 World War II veteran and longtime Park Ridge resident Don Hurst will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Memorial Day Parade.

A decorated veteran and Silver Star recipient, Hurst is being recognized for his service, bravery, and lifelong connection to the Park Ridge community.

The parade, hosted by American Legion Post 247, steps off from South Park at 10:00am on Monday, May 25. Interested in participating? Find details on our website: www.parkridge.us/news.

📸 Statue of Don Hurst at Town of Maine Cemetery

03/18/2026

Great Election Day Park Ridge!!! When our community comes together for a common purpose, we do it better than anyone. Today was no exception. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with many of our residents and election officials today while visiting all of our polling locations. Great job everyone.

Follow this link for results and current totals: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/results-and-election-data/election-results

03/17/2026

A very special thank you to the great crew of Election Judges that worked early voting for the past 15 days here at City Hall. They processed over 2300 voters, handled numerous grace period registrations, and worked as a well oiled machine setting up and taking down a large amount of election equipment.

🗳️Election Day🗳️ is TOMORROW!!! 6am - 7pm. Use this link to find your polling place.
https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/your-voter-information