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Jarrett Payton hosts celebrity bowling event in Rosemont
The Jarrett Payton Foundation will host its first Strike Against Bullying Celebrity Bowling Event starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Kings Bowl in Rosemont’s entertainment district.
Last Updated Feb 27, 2015 4:02 PM -
Rosemont releases details on rebating Garth Brooks $1 million
Updated Feb 24, 2015 1:51 PM
Rosemont officials paid Garth Brooks more than $1 million to kick off his tour last fall at Allstate Arena — but they say they made twice that in profits, according to information made public Monday. The village has fought for months to protect documents related to country star Garth Brooks' 11-concert event in September, specifically information about incentives or a rebate that might have drawn Brooks to the venue.
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Bandits bring back DePaul star Verdun
Updated Feb 26, 2015 5:04 PM
Pitcher/first baseman Kirsten Verdun will return for a second season with the Chicago Bandits, team officials announced Thursday. The former DePaul star will fill multiple roles in 2015 at pitcher, designated player and at first base. As a rookie last season, Verdun pitched 25 innings, allowing just 17 runs. At the plate, Verdun recorded a .333 batting average with 5 RBI.
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Throttle open on motorcycle technology
Updated Feb 24, 2015 2:20 PM
The Progressive International Motorcycle Show was held last weekend in Rosemont and offered a warm retreat for enthusiasts to get caught up with the very latest in the two-wheeled motoring world. Two bikes that caught my eye were a 2014 Star Stryker and Project LiveWire, a Harley-Davidson concept e-bike.
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- Sentimental summer gathering of sorority sisters enjoys lunch at Blackfinn. Alumnae members of Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club plan philanthropic events and social gatherings. Since 1961, Alpha Gam women have shared a common goal to contribute to the world's work in their community. Front row L to R: Bonnie Everhard, Barbara Benson, Nancy Clauser, Sandra Enright. Back row L to R : Pat Smith, Mary Herther, Barbara Willmarth, Kay Bradley, Louann Lawson, Reta Holmgren, Cherrie Wickstrom, Sue Rogers. Pat Smith, Alpha Gamma Delta Publicity Chair
- Conor (aka Superman) Smith, 5, and his aunt, Patricia Smith, both of Chicago, stopped by Culver’s Restaurant in Rosemont April 28 to help celebrate “National Superheroes Day.” As part of the promotion, Culver’s provided discounted meals to kids who showed up in a superhero costume. They provided the same to all Rosemont fire and police employees who showed up in uniform as its way of celebrating the village’s “superheroes.” Joe White
- Piotr Andrzejeski of Des Plaines proudly displays his first-place trophy after taking home the title at the USTA 10-and-under tennis tournament held at Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago on April 27. Courtesy of Midtown Athletic Club
- Tim Koll as the title role of Joseph, and Julia Macholl as the Narrator in Theatre Nebula's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in its final 2 weeks at Cutting Hall in Palatine, September 20-29, 2013. Cutting Hall- Michael P. Noens
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- During the months of January and February our customers cleaned out their "junk drawers" and brought in unwanted bits and pieces. Wolff's held a contest to design a Recycled Collage and four winners were chosen. Their artwork inspired the final design. Is this still a work in progress? Sharon Wolff
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Wine Tasting Banishes Cabin Fever For Record Crowd
Barry and Mary Ellen Masek of Park Ridge enjoy swirling and sipping one of 60 wines at Clearbrook’s 50th annual A Grapevine of Friends Wine Tasting. More than 450 people attended the wine extravaganza. Chicago Corporate Photography
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