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World’s Fair of Money Returns to Rosemont

Rare Coins, Cash on View as World’s Fair of Money Returns to Chicago Area

Rosemont's Pop Up Pianos

Painted pianos popping up around Rosemont

Chicago Wolves Preview: Your Guide to the Calder Cup Playoffs

The Bears’ 100th anniversary jersey will be revealed on June 7

World of Wheels Comes to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Constant Improvements A Team Effort At Convention Center

Convention Center Set To Host Various Events This Year

Chicago Bears Unveil Celebration Events For 100th Season

Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park

Impact Field wins 'Best of Ballparks 2018'

For the second year in a row, a newcomer has triumphed in the Best of the Ballparks fan vote for independent ballparks, as Impact Field, home of the American Association’s Chicago Dogs, defeated Carshield Field, home of the River City Rascals, for top honors.

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.

Impact Field | It's All Here in Rosemont

Article and all photos by Joe Mock, BaseballParks.com

Rosemont's Best Attractions: Attractions in Chicago

Rosemont, next to O'Hare International Airport, becomes an entertainment center

World Floral Expo: A Blooming Experience

Walker Stalker Con Coming To Rosemont

If you’re a fan of the “Walking Dead” then check out “Walker Stalker Con” at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Annual Travel Show Back To Feature Exhibits, Speakers

Get your suitcases ready: the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show is returning to Rosemont Feb. 10 through Feb. 11 to showcase destinations near and far.

Operation North Pole in Rosemont provides 'best day ever' for sick kids

Niles firefighter Jim Leibach wiped away tears, as did some of the other 200 local firefighters and police officers, as they stood on bended knee and welcomed 75 seriously or terminally ill children to the "North Pole" Saturday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.

New Village App Helps Visitors Navigate Rosemont

Rosemont’s recently-redesigned “Welcome to Rosemont” app could benefit the village’s daily thousands of visitors.

Jewelry, Fashion, Accessories Show Oct. 12-15

Want in on Chicagoland’s best kept shopping secret?

Manufacturing show planned for Rosemont

ROSEMONT -- The 2017 Quality Show will take place Oct. 24-26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. It will feature the latest in manufacturing technology, products and education.

Annual Wizard World Event Still Longest Running In Country

Superheroes descended on Rosemont over the weekend as the Wizard World Comic Con Chicago took over the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Upcoming Events in Rosemont

Rosemont Events

Derek Harper of Faurecia North America to Present Opening Day Keynote at the 5th Annual ASSEMBLY Show

The keynote presentation at the 2017 ASSEMBLY Show will feature Derek Harper of Faurecia North America who will discuss Industry 4.0 and the digital factory of the future, a hot topic in manufacturing.

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O’Reilly Auto Parts 55th Annual Chicago World of Wheels 2017

2017 O’Reilly Auto Parts 55th Annual Chicago World of Wheels Early Look at 200-plus Cars and Trucks

Expo Hall Aims For ‘Warmer’ Look

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (DES) officials plan to spruce up the Rosemont facility’s lobby to make the center even more inviting for trade show, meeting and public event visitors.

New Embassy Suites By Hilton Coming In 2017

The November Rosemont Chamber After Hours provided chamber members with a sneak preview of the new Embassy Suites by Hilton coming in 2017.

Rosemont Show Celebrates The Great Outdoors

"It's a family-friendly event full of tackle, hunting, travel, boats, canoes, kayaks, RV's, family attractions like the Lumberjack Show and trout pond," show producer Rick Rosalina said of the annual event hosted by the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Gino's East is back in Rosemont

After a 12-year absence, Gino's East is serving its famous deep dish pizza in Rosemont again.

New Minor League Baseball Stadium, Team Set For Rosemont

t won't be the Chicago Cubs, but a new baseball team is coming to Rosemont.

The Pearl District Opening in 2018

The Pearl will also be home to Rosemont’s first boutique hotel, The Rose.

Village of Rosemont Announces Major New Developments Coming in 2018

Developments Include New Professional Baseball Stadium with Minor League Baseball Team and New Mixed-Use Complex, “The Pearl District”

Chicago Bandits Edge USSSA for Title

Chicago Bandits hoisted the Cowles Cup trophy for the second straight year.

Comic Con Honors Real Heroes

Rosemont Police Get Star Treatment

Underrated Character Actor Bruce Campbell Ushers In Gore

The public is invited to attend Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival August 18-21 featuring horror films, a game contest, celebrities, audience interaction and panel discussions along with 15 horror.

Rosemont, Let's Get Physical

The second annual “TheFitExpo Chicago” will be held all day Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th in Hall G of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont.

New-Look Convention Center Coming Along

Work on major improvements to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont are “off to a pretty good start,” according to Executive Director Chris Stephens.

In Case Of Emergency, Convention Center Ready

Although there has never been a major emergency at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (DESCC) since its opening in 1975, staff is nevertheless prepared for one just in case.

Heroes and Villains Fan Fest: Chicago 2016

Heroes & Villains Fan Fest is flying over for the first time ever to Chicago on March 12 & 13, 2016 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Expo Hall Upgrades Continue

Rainbow decorations gracing concession stands may become a thing of the past later this year at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.

Presidents' Day Activities at MB Financial Park

Presidents' Day at MB Financial Park

Camel Steals Show At Travel & Adventure Expo

Ely the camel was a major draw at last weekend’s Travel & Adventure Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention in Rosemont.

Rosemont Show: Begins Run Today

Rick Rosalina defined the niche for the Chicago Outdoor Sports Show.

Village of Rosemont Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Officially incorporated January 20, 1956, the Village of Rosemont is proud to celebrate its 60th anniversary Wednesday, January 20, 2016. This milestone anniversary will be celebrated throughout 2016 with a series of events including the unveilings of a newly renovated waterfall and statue of founding mayor Donald E. Stephens, along with a 60th anniversary marketing campaign utilizing a colorful illustration depicting the liveliness of the Village of Rosemont.

Rosemont's Allstate Arena Ranked 3rd in US for 2015 Concert & Family Show Ticket Sales

ROSEMONT’S ALLSTATE ARENA RANKED THIRD IN UNITED STATES FOR 2015 CONCERT AND FAMILY SHOW TICKET SALES

Convention Center: New Year, New Look

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center officials have embarked on a plan to expand, paint and modernize certain exhibition halls as well as update heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

Pulling Together For Operation North Pole

It was more than just numbers, Operation North Pole (ONP) founder Tim Crossin said.

Sweet!

Magical is one way to describe the Donald E. Stephens ballroom in the process of being transformed Tuesday morning, Dec. 8 into a “Winter Wonderland” for the annual Saturday, Dec. 12 Operation North Pole event where terminally ill children and their parents are first treated to breakfast, then taken from Des Plaines to Crystal Lake on a decorated Metra train.

Operation North Pole Preparing For Annual Holiday Event

Rosemont plays a big role in Operation North Pole’s annual holiday event, which delivers a day of joy to local families who have children battling a life-threatening disease.

Rick Steves To Headline January Travel Show In Rosemont

PBS’ Rick Steves and CBS News travel editor Peter Greenburg are just two of the speakers set to headline one of Rosemont's largest conventions, the 12th annual Chicago Travel and Adventure Show slated for Jan. 23-24.

Conference Reports Hike In Attendance

SMTA International Conference and Exhibition, held Sept. 27-Oct. 1 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, experienced a 20% increase in on-site attendance compared to 2014.

Holy Comic Book Batman

Tens of thousands of people, many in bright costumes and makeup, will descend on Rosemont this week to see their favorite comic book, TV and movie heroes, meet celebrities, preview films and meet top comic and pulp fiction book artists.

Rare gold coin valued at more than $4.5 million at Rosemont fair

Adam Crum beamed as he held his prized 1787 Brasher Doubloon gold coin like a child holding a favorite toy on Christmas morning.

Comic Con Goers Can Sink Teeth Into Film Fest

What is August without vampires, chainsaws, blood and guts, cannibals and a killer bunny?

Jeremy Renner To Appear At Wizard World Chicago Comic Con

Hawkeye fans in the Chicago area, you’re about to be in for a treat — but only if you make it to Wizard World Chicago Comic Con on its final day.

Anime Preparation

Thousands of fans will descend on Rosemont, Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, to attend the 17th annual Anime Central convention at the Stephens Convention Center.

Rosemont OKs Bridge Over River

An intergovernmental agreement between the village of Rosemont and Cook County Forest Preserve Dist. to allow for the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over the Des Plaines River near the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center was approved by Rosemont trustees Wednesday.