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By TODD WESSELL Journal & Topics Travel Editor St. Louis Gateway Arch attracts millions of visitors each year and is located on the west side of the Mississippi River. At its top, people can view St. Louis below by looking out numerous windows. The soft rumble lasted for only four minutes. The sound effect coupled with the feeling of going […]
The Des Plaines Park District will host a public meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at West Park beginning at 6 p.m. Officials will meet with district consultant JSD of Des Plaines at that time to discuss planned improvements at West Park such as a new ADA playground and some fitness equipment. Executive Director Don Miletic said in a June 16 […]
By: Todd Wessell
In celebration of the village of Rosemont’s 70th anniversary and America’s 250th anniversary, a "Rockin' in the USA” 4th of July weekend music festival will be held July 2-4 at the village’s entertainment district, Parkway Bank Park. Guests are invited to listen to live music from a number of tribute bands. The event is free and food vendors will be […]
By: Todd Wessell
Outlet mall parking garage when it was being built. (Journal file photo) The Macerich Company, owner of the fashion outlet mall in Rosemont, will continue charging customers to park in its large adjacent parking garage. Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens recently met with representatives of the shopping center giant. Several issues were discussed including Stephens' opposition to the company’s decision in […]
By: Todd Wessell
Kinder House It was the common people of Philadelphia who were the first to hear the words of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. They stood in front of what is now named Independence Hall and listened to the 1,320 words written by Thomas Jefferson and edited by other members of the Continental Congress. Many historians consider it one […]
By: Todd Wessell
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will soon begin two roadway improvement projects within the city of Des Plaines, impacting Graceland Avenue, Jefferson Street, Lee Street, and Mannheim Road. The projects include resurfacing roadways, restriping lanes and crosswalks, upgrading sidewalk and curb accessibility to meet ADA standards, and improving pedestrian signals for enhanced safety and usability. Construction is scheduled to […]
By: Todd Wessell
City Council members on Monday are expected to declare the downtown white-marble former bank building at Lee and Ellinwood streets “blighted” as part of the process of substantially reducing the amount of property taxes owed over the next 12 years. The city of Des Plaines purchased the property in 2024 to pave the way for a new restaurant named the […]
By: Todd Wessell
Former bank building at 678 Lee St. in downtown Des Plaines that will become the site of a new restaurant named the Dime. City Council members Monday night declare the downtown white-marble former bank building at Lee and Ellinwood streets “blighted” as part of the process of substantially reducing the amount of property taxes owed over the next 12 years […]
Tree Of Life Rosemont isn’t the only community in the U.S. that has a special place in its heart for children. But it’s the only purely local town where a memorial has been established to honor the youngsters who have tragically died over the years. Approximately 31 names of deceased Rosemont children are part of a plaque mounted on a […]
By: Todd Wessell
(Ed. Note: On Tuesday afternoon, July 7 Des Plaines Park District board president Erin Doerr emailed the Journal & Topics and said, “I've been copied on 3 responses from PAC (Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor) to Susan Chavez which have all been reviewed and denied by the PAC officer. By the time we received this notice, the Wednesday Journal […]
