Miriam Finder Annenberg


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Summit Keeps Leyden Students Active Over Summer

Regular classes are out for the summer at East Leyden High School, but on a recent Thursday and Friday, 120 elementary and middle school students gathered in the school’s library for two days of educational exploration. The kids were broken into eight groups that rotated through eight stations — four each day on June 21 and June 22. Topics focused... READ MORE >

Camp, Activities In Full Swing At Barry Rec

Summer is in full swing in Rosemont, and that means a variety of activities and events are underway at Barry Recreation Center providing summer fun primarily for the Rosemont residents living adjacent to the recreation center near Allstate Arena. “Right now we’ve got our summer camp in full swing,” said Recreation Center Director Alex Perez. “It’s been a good first... READ MORE >

Summer Off To A Good Start At Rosemont Park District

On Monday, June 11, 146 kids in preschool through eighth grade gathered at the Rosemont Park District for the beginning of summer camp. An annual favorite, summer day camp is open to all Rosemont children and provides kids with fun-filled days of summer activities. “It’s going very well,” said Omar Camarillo, Rosemont Park District director of recreation. “[The first day]... READ MORE >

Leyden Student Summit Returns

School is out for the summer, which means the Leyden Student Summit is back, a student-led, educational event focused on technology taking place Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22 at East Leyden High School in Franklin Park. The two-day summit lasts from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the school’s Nardini Library and is open to kids from third... READ MORE >

Making A Day Out Of Wounded Warrior Ride

Rosemont-area roads will be briefly closed Friday, June 22, and cars will be replaced by bicycles as veterans cycle through the streets as part of the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride that winds through Rosemont and neighboring towns. Soldier Rides are four-day events that bring veterans together to accomplish a physical goal while allowing them a chance to bond with other... READ MORE >

Cavaliers Celebrate 70

The Rosemont Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is getting ready to officially start its performance season. While the beginning of the season is always exciting for the corps and its fans who cheer them on at shows across the country, there is something special about this year. In 2018, the Cavaliers are celebrating their 70th anniversary with their show “On... READ MORE >

25 Things To Do This Summer In Rosemont

If you’re looking for something to do this spring and summer in Rosemont, we’ve got you covered. There’s plenty to do all summer long, including: 1) Rockin’ In the Park—The free concert series showcases musical acts on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Parkway Bank Park from June 7 through August 30. 2) Celebrate July 4 at... READ MORE >

Leyden Welcomes 2 New Student Board Members

During their Thursday, May 17 board meeting, Leyden High School Dist. 212 school board members welcomed the newest members of the school board as part of a program now entering its third year — two students representing both West and East Leyden high schools. The board began by recognizing the contributions and work of the two outgoing officers, Lejla Sadikovic... READ MORE >

Leyden Dist. 212 Honored For Budget Presentation

Leyden High School Dist. 212 recently received recognition for its finances after it earned the Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in budget presentation for the 2017-2018 budget year from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO). Leyden has been involved with the Meritorious Budget Award program for four years, during which time it demonstrated fiscal responsibility and integrity as reflected... READ MORE >

Village OKs Electric Aggregation Program

Rosemont residents will be able to take advantage of a new energy program beginning this June after the Rosemont Village Board approved an electric aggregation program agreement with Constellation New Energy during its May 9 board meeting. Through the program, village residents and small businesses can take advantage of lower electricity rates than through independently purchasing electricity through ComEd. Rosemont’s... READ MORE >