Rosemont's Grand Casino Plan

At a time when the state of Illinois remains mired in seemingly unending financial problems and a dysfunctional state legislature and governor stumble and bumble to craft a solution, persistent Rosemont officials continue to assert that the answer lies right on their front door step.

An overview of central Rosemont points out where a proposed casino would be located, in what is now the Rosemont Theater. Click to enlarge

Arredia Remains Confident In Landing Casino Here

There's little doubt that ultimately a decision will be made whether Illinois's 10th casino license will be awarded and if additional licenses to operate gaming establishments in the Chicago region will be approved.

Off To The Capital!

Just like Mr. Smith, Rosemont students go to Washington.

'Fill The Boot' Benefits Burn Camp

Rosemont Public Safety personnel hit the streets last weekend, taking donations for the annual Fill the Boot campaign.

'Stop Means Stop' Signs Will Remain

Rosemont spokesman Gary Mack said the village has no plans to remove small extra "stop" signs from the Scott Street Subdivision.

Township Purchases Eight New Vehicles

Leyden Township took delivery of eight new vehicles last month and is expecting two more this week.

First Year Success For Brad

Tomorrow (Thursday) marks the one year anniversary of Brad Stephens' appointment to the village's mayoral position that his late father held for more than five decades.

Michelle Stephens warms up for her starring role as "Alice" moments before the opening curtain during Friday's Rosemont Elementary School Drama Club performance of "Wonderland". (Tom Wessell/The Journal)

Fr. Mannion Ready For Retirement

Rev. William D. Mannion, a priest of the Archdiocese for nearly 47 years, will continue to serve Our Lady of Hope Church in Rosemont until his retirement on June 30.

Empty Bowls Will Be Filled, Benefit Pantry

Food pantries across the Northern suburbs have felt the squeeze of dwindling resources and increased demand. Now, artists from the Leyden High Schools' Art Club are pitching in to help.

Park District Gears Up For Spring

The Rosemont Park Dist. has a full calendar of activities in the month of May at both Lange Park and the Rosemont Recreation Center.

Sleep Expo At Stephens Center

For people plagued by sleep and alertness problems and challenges, or just looking to be healthier and more productive, The Big Sleep Show (TBSS) in Rosemont is a dream come true.

Township Food Pantry Supply In Need of Boost

As food and fuel costs continue their rapid rise, there is a need to fill the gap.

Last-Minute Challenge Just Partisan Bickering?

State Rep. Angelo "Skip" Saviano (R-77th) blames powerful Illinois Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan for ordering a last minute political maneuver that resulted in an election day challenge.

Leyden hurler Dana Thomas delivers off the mound for the Eagles during a softball game played Saturday. (Joe Cukierski/The Journal)

Rosemont Voters League In The Money

The Rosemont Voters League took in more than $65,000 between July 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2007, according to state campaign disclosure records.

Leyden Alums Prepare To Join 'Wall'

Leyden High Schools announced this week the names of inductees joining the 2008 Leyden High School Wall of Fame.

MySpace Abusers Beware: School Officials Keeping Closer Eye On Web

...To keep up, the Leyden High School Dist. 212 board approved new rules expanding the code of conduct to cover bullying in cyberspace and with high tech devices.

Group Works To Cleanup Forest Preserve

The Burke Group (TBG) in cooperation with the Cook County Forest Preserve Dist. and with the assistance of The Care of Trees (CT) undertook a spring cleanup of a section of forest located northeast of the intersection of Higgins and River Road in Des Plaines.

Dem Challenger: Now You See Him, Now You Don't

In an apparent show of force ordered by state Democratic Party leaders, Leyden Democratic Committeeman and Cook County Democratic Party Vice Chairman Barrett Pederson last week put himself on the ballot to run against State Rep. Angelo "Skip" Saviano (R-77th).

Danielle and Jake Richmond share a moment during Saturday's Mother-Son Wacky Olympics at Rosemont Elementary School. (Tyler Stoffel/The Journal)

Eagles March On Disney

The Leyden High School marching band marched in step, flying the school's banner down Main Street of Disney's Magic Kingdom in Florida.

Gaming Board Ready To Bid 10th Casino

Members of the Illinois Gaming Board, intent on moving forward as quickly as possible on the selection of a new casino operator, are now in the process of reviewing companies that are bidding to assist with the process.

Surprise, Surprise: Brad To Run For Mayor

Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens late last week confirmed the obvious. He's running for election in the April election.

District 78 Approves Summer Projects

Rosemont Elementary School Dist. 78 board members Monday approved several projects in the amount of $37,447.50 that will be conducted over the summer and completed prior to school beginning in August.

Youth Group To Spend Week In Nogales, Mexico

Michelle McDonald, a high school senior from Rosemont, and about 30 others from Des Plaines Bible Church will make the journey to Nogales, Mexico this summer.

Noise Complaints Down Again

Complaints called in to the O'Hare Noise Hotline fell in 2007 for the ninth consecutive year.

Services In Memory Of Late Stephens This Week

Family and friends of former Rosemont Mayor Don Stephens will gather at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church on two occasions this week to remember the community leader who died one year ago.