Hotel Outlook Brightens

While many of Chicagoland's hotels have seen a significant drop in business, Rosemont's hotels are doing well and growing with new development.

Students from Rosemont Elementary School visited Springfield last month. The students saw numerous landmarks during the one-day trip including state the capital building (above) where they stopped for a group picture.

Rosemont Approves River, Higgins Plan

Rosemont Village Board members last week granted final approval of a large hotel and restaurant development at River and Higgins roads.

Sixth Graders Journey Downstate

A total of 30 sixth grade students from Rosemont Elementary School learned what Abraham Lincoln meant when he said "Four Score and Seven Years Ago," when they traveled down to Springfield for the school's annual trip on Friday, Apr. 18.

New Flooring At East Leyden, Courtesy of Rosemont

The Rosemont Village Board Wednesday awarded a contract for $29,750 to install new flooring in the main entryway of East Leyden High School as part of the school's new Wall of Fame installation.

Village, County Settle Up Over Amusement Taxes Owed

The Village of Rosemont paid $4,276,000 to Cook County last Friday, May 9 as part of a settlement for back taxes dating from 1997 to 2005.

Triton College Graduation Saturday

Triton College will celebrate its 42nd annual commencement at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in the Robert M. Collins Center Gymnasium, located on the east side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.

Aloft Opening Set For July 17

Rosemont's newest hotel, aLoft Hotel, 9700 Balmoral Ave., will officially open Thursday, July 17, according to hotel officials.

Embassy Union Employees Begin Contract Negotiations

Workers at Rosemont's Embassy Suites Hotel are currently working without a contract and have begun negotiations with Unite HERE (Hotel Employees Restaurant Employees) local 450.

East Leyden Senior Named 'Citizen of Year'

East Leyden High School senior Lauren Sullivan, is the recipient of the "West 40 School Citizen of the Year Award".

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.