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| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] |
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[[File:Rosemont, Illinois (9181752592).jpg|thumb|Rosemont's Water Tower, that has won awards.]] |
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'''Rosemont''' is a village in [[Cook County, Illinois]], located immediately northwest of [[Chicago]]. |
'''Rosemont''' is a village in [[Cook County, Illinois]], located immediately northwest of [[Chicago]]. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 3,952.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1765819 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The village was incorporated in 1956, though it had been settled long before that. While Rosemont's land area and population are relatively small among municipalities in the [[Chicago Metropolitan Area]], the village is a major center for commercial activity in the region and is a key component of the [[Golden Corridor]]. It contains the [[Allstate Arena]], which hosts the [[Chicago Wolves]] AHL hockey team. Since its founding, the village has been governed by one family, and has been described as America's "last true political machine".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2023 |title=Inside the last true political machine in America |url=https://www.economist.com/christmas-specials/2023/12/20/inside-the-last-true-political-machine-in-america |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=The Economist |language=en}}</ref> |
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Due to its proximity to several interstates, [[O'Hare International Airport]], and downtown Chicago, it has emerged as a significant [[edge city]] and [[entertainment district]], with corporate facilities, millions of square feet of office space, nearly 50 restaurants, 15 hotels, the {{convert|78000|sqm|adj=on|order=flip}} [[Donald E. Stephens Convention Center]] (home to conventions and trade shows), the 16,000+ seat [[Allstate Arena]] (home to the [[Chicago Wolves]], [[Chicago Sky]], [[DePaul Blue Demons]] until 2017, and concerts and other live entertainment events), the 4,000+ seat [[Rosemont Theatre]], the 130-store [[Fashion Outlets of Chicago]], the [[Rosemont Stadium]] (home to an outdoor collegiate-level softball stadium and 140,000 sq ft indoor sports dome), [[Impact Field]] (home to the [[Chicago Dogs]] [[independent league baseball|independent minor league baseball]] team), and the entertainment complex Parkway Bank Park, which features restaurants, entertainment and a large common area used for summer concerts and ice skating in the winter.<ref>Johnson, Steve. “Rosemont no longer just conventions and concerts”, ''Chicago Tribune,'' Retrieved 2014-03-26.</ref> Rosemont is near [[Rivers Casino (Des Plaines)|Rivers Casino]] in [[Des Plaines, Illinois|Des Plaines]] and additional hotels, offices, restaurants, and corporate facilities in the adjacent [[O'Hare, Chicago|O'Hare neighborhood]] of Chicago and nearby suburban communities such as Des Plaines and [[Schiller Park, Illinois|Schiller Park]]. |
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The Scott Street subdivision in Rosemont is a [[gated community]], as a result of the 1995 decision by residents.<ref>[http://encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/506.html "Gated Communities"]. Chicago Encyclopedia. Retrieved December 10, 2015</ref> Visitors to the Scott Street subdivision are subject to a visual inspection and questioning by Rosemont Police. However, visitors who refuse questioning are still permitted to enter the subdivision.<ref>{{cite web |title=CHAPTER 9: CHECKPOINTS AT SCOTT STREET SUBDIVISION |url=https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/rosemontil/latest/rosemont_il/0-0-0-6492 |website=American Legal Publishing Corporation}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Rosemont is at {{Coord|41|59|27|N|87|52|26|W|type:city}} (41.990730, −87.873816).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date= |
Rosemont is at {{Coord|41|59|27|N|87|52|26|W|type:city}} (41.990730, −87.873816).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> |
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According to the 2010 census, Rosemont has a total area of {{convert|1.79|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web |
According to the 2010 census, Rosemont has a total area of {{convert|1.79|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web |
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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1765819 |
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1765819 |
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|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1 |
|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1 |
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|access-date=December 25, 2015 |
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |
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|archive-url=https://archive.today/ |
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213060545/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1765819 |
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|archive-date=February 13, 2020 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1765819 |access-date= |
}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1765819 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 3,952 people, 1,597 households, and 1,016 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|2,205.36|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 1,810 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|1,010.04|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup (including Hispanics in the racial categories) of the village was 56.05% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.76% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.10% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 5.29% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.13% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 20.57% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 13.11% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 39.50% of the population. |
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There were 1,597 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.40% were married couples living together, 6.45% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.38% were non-families. 33.81% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 2.61. |
There were 1,597 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.40% were married couples living together, 6.45% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.38% were non-families. 33.81% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 2.61. |
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The median income for a household in the village was $56,432, and the median income for a family was $70,909. Males had a median income of $36,504 versus $27,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $28,034. About 11.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the village was $56,432, and the median income for a family was $70,909. Males had a median income of $36,504 versus $27,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $28,034. About 11.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Economy== |
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|+'''Rosemont, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small> |
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Rosemont is positioned between [[O'Hare International Airport]] and the rest of the [[City of Chicago]]. Due to its location, much of the village is occupied by large hotels and office buildings. Several major hotel chains operating in the United States have a presence in Rosemont, including [[Global Hyatt]], [[Hilton Hotels Corporation]], [[Marriott International]], [[Loews Corporation]], [[Best Western]], and [[InterContinental Hotels Group]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rosemont.com/where-to-sleep/rosemont-hotels/|title=Rosemont Hotels - Village of Rosemont|website=www.rosemont.com|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-date=October 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027162459/http://www.rosemont.com/where-to-sleep/rosemont-hotels/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small> |
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!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Rosemont village, Illinois |url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US1765819&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref> |
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!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rosemont village, Illinois |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US1765819&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref> |
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!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rosemont village, Illinois |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US1765819&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref> |
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|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH) |
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|186 |
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|137 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |196 |
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|4.40% |
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|3.26% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |4.96% |
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|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH) |
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|1 |
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|0 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |0 |
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|0.02% |
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|0.00% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.00% |
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|Some Other Race alone (NH) |
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|1 |
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|4 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |8 |
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|0.02% |
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|0.10% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.20% |
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|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or Multiracial]] (NH) |
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|47 |
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|57 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |92 |
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|1.11% |
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|1.36% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |2.33% |
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|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race) |
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|1,493 |
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|1,734 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,561 |
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|35.35% |
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|41.27% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |39.50% |
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|'''Total''' |
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|'''4,224''' |
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|'''4,202''' |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''3,952''' |
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|'''100.00%''' |
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|'''100.00%''' |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%''' |
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==Economy== |
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According to Colliers International, the Rosemont/O'Hare office market encompassed approximately {{convert|13.325|e6sqft|m2}} of total inventory in Q1 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.colliers.com/-/media/files/united%20states/markets/chicago/marketreports/2017/q12017-suboffice-marketreport.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=April 26, 2017 |archive-date=April 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427103309/http://www.colliers.com/-/media/files/united%20states/markets/chicago/marketreports/2017/q12017-suboffice-marketreport.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> Corporate headquarters in the village include those of [[Culligan]], [[US Foods]], [[Velsicol Chemical Corporation]], [[World Kitchen]], [[Riddell Sports Group, Inc.|Riddell]],<ref name="Easton-Bell Sports">{{cite web|url=http://www.eastonbellsports.com/about-us/#hover_content_ril|title=About Us- Worldwide Locations-Rosemont, IL|publisher=Easton-Bell Sports|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140620195502/http://www.eastonbellsports.com/about-us/#hover_content_ril|archive-date=2014-06-20}}</ref> [[Reyes Holdings]], the [[Big Ten Conference]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bigten.org/sports/2018/6/6/school-bio-big10-school-bio-html.aspx|title=About the Conference|website=bigten.org|language=en|access-date=2019-08-19}}</ref> and [[Haribo|Haribo of America]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.haribo.com/enUS/current-information/news/news/2882/title/haribo-of-america-consolidates-headquarters-to-rosemont-il.html|title=HARIBO of America Consolidates Headquarters to Rosemont, IL|website=www.haribo.com|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814142608/https://www.haribo.com/enUS/current-information/news/news/2882/title/haribo-of-america-consolidates-headquarters-to-rosemont-il.html|archive-date=August 14, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Rosemont is positioned between [[O'Hare International Airport]] and the rest of the [[City of Chicago]]. Due to its location, much of the village is occupied by a large [[highway interchange]], hotels, and office buildings. Several major hotel chains operating in the United States have a presence in Rosemont.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rosemont.com/where-to-sleep/rosemont-hotels/|title=Rosemont Hotels - Village of Rosemont|website=www.rosemont.com|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-date=October 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027162459/http://www.rosemont.com/where-to-sleep/rosemont-hotels/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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According to Colliers International, the Rosemont/O'Hare office market encompassed approximately {{convert|13.325|e6sqft|m2}} of total inventory in Q1 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.colliers.com/-/media/files/united%20states/markets/chicago/marketreports/2017/q12017-suboffice-marketreport.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=April 26, 2017 |archive-date=April 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427103309/http://www.colliers.com/-/media/files/united%20states/markets/chicago/marketreports/2017/q12017-suboffice-marketreport.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> Corporate headquarters in the village include those of [[Culligan]], [[US Foods]], [[Velsicol Chemical Corporation]], [[World Kitchen]], [[Riddell Sports Group, Inc.|Riddell]],<ref name="Easton-Bell Sports">{{cite web|url=http://www.eastonbellsports.com/about-us/#hover_content_ril|title=About Us- Worldwide Locations-Rosemont, IL|publisher=Easton-Bell Sports|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140620195502/http://www.eastonbellsports.com/about-us/#hover_content_ril|archive-date=June 20, 2014}}</ref> [[Reyes Holdings]], the [[Big Ten Conference]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bigten.org/sports/2018/6/6/school-bio-big10-school-bio-html.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820103436/http://www.bigten.org/sports/2018/6/6/school-bio-big10-school-bio-html.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 20, 2018|title=About the Conference|website=[[Big Ten Conference]]|language=en|access-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref> and [[Haribo|Haribo of America]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.haribo.com/enUS/current-information/news/news/2882/title/haribo-of-america-consolidates-headquarters-to-rosemont-il.html|title=HARIBO of America Consolidates Headquarters to Rosemont, IL|website=www.haribo.com|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814142608/https://www.haribo.com/enUS/current-information/news/news/2882/title/haribo-of-america-consolidates-headquarters-to-rosemont-il.html|archive-date=August 14, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Additionally, Rosemont operates several visitor related-forums. Among these are the [[Donald E. Stephens Convention Center]], used for trade shows and gatherings; the [[Rosemont Theater]], used for theatrical purposes; and the [[Allstate Arena]], used for concerts, [[professional wrestling]] (three times hosting [[WrestleMania]]), [[Chicago Wolves]] hockey, and formerly the [[DePaul Blue Demons]] basketball program and [[Chicago Sky]] [[WNBA]] basketball . |
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Additionally, Rosemont operates several visitor related-forums. Among these are the [[Donald E. Stephens Convention Center]], used for trade shows and gatherings; the [[Rosemont Theater]], used for award ceremonies and concerts; and the [[Allstate Arena]], used for concerts, [[professional wrestling]] (three times hosting [[WrestleMania]]), [[Chicago Wolves]] hockey, and formerly the [[DePaul Blue Demons]] basketball program and [[Chicago Sky]] [[WNBA]] basketball. The village is the sponsor of the [[Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps]]. The village hosts [[Midwest FurFest]], [[Exxxotica Expo]], and [[Anime Central]] annually, among other conventions. |
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The village is the sponsor of the [[Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps]]. |
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The village hosts [[Midwest FurFest]], [[Exxxotica Expo]], and [[Anime Central]] annually, among other big name fan conventions. |
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[[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]] airline has its Chicago-area offices in the Columbia Centre in Rosemont.<ref>"[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US1765819&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on Rosemont village, Illinois] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120003822/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US1765819&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on |date=2011-11-20 }}." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on February 24, 2011.</ref><ref>"[http://www.emirates.com/mx/english/help/offices/local_emirates_offices.aspx?city=CHI Find a Local Emirates Office – Chicago]." [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]]. Retrieved on February 24, 2011. "Address Columbia Centre 5600 N. River Rd. Suite 610 Rosemont IL 60018 USA."</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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[[Rosemont Elementary School District 78]] operates Rosemont Elementary School.<ref>[http://www.rosemont78.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%2078 Home]. [[Rosemont Elementary School District 78]]. Retrieved on November 19, 2016.</ref> Other area schools include Orchard Place School in [[Des Plaines, Illinois|Des Plaines]], operated by the [[Des Plaines School District 62]]; [[East Leyden High School]] in [[Franklin Park, Illinois|Franklin Park]], operated by the [[Leyden High School District 212]]; and [[Maine West High School]] in Des Plaines, operated by [[Maine Township High School District 207]]. The area that serves District 78 is in the high school district served by East Leyden High School, and the area served by District 62 is served by Maine West High School. |
[[Rosemont Elementary School District 78]] operates Rosemont Elementary School.<ref>[http://www.rosemont78.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%2078 Home]. [[Rosemont Elementary School District 78]]. Retrieved on November 19, 2016.</ref> Other area schools include Orchard Place School in [[Des Plaines, Illinois|Des Plaines]], operated by the [[Des Plaines School District 62]]; [[East Leyden High School]] in [[Franklin Park, Illinois|Franklin Park]], operated by the [[Leyden High School District 212]]; and [[Maine West High School]] in Des Plaines, operated by [[Maine Township High School District 207]]. The area that serves District 78 is in the high school district served by East Leyden High School, and the area served by District 62 is served by Maine West High School. |
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Rosemont is served by two community college districts, [[Triton College]] and [[Oakton College]]. |
Rosemont is served by two community college districts, [[Triton College]] and [[Oakton College]]. |
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Rosemont's [[Allstate Arena]] is home to the [[Chicago Wolves]] of the [[American Hockey League]], and has previously been home to the [[WNBA]]'s [[Chicago Sky]], and the [[DePaul University]] basketball team. Starting in 2011, the [[Chicago Bandits]] women's [[National Pro Fastpitch]] team moved to Rosemont after playing in [[Elgin, Illinois|Elgin]] and [[Lisle, Illinois|Lisle]] in the past.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=402632/|title=Will move to Rosemont be catalyst Bandits need to survive <!-- Bot generated title -->|website=dailyherald.com}}</ref> |
Rosemont's [[Allstate Arena]] is home to the [[Chicago Wolves]] of the [[American Hockey League]], and has previously been home to the [[WNBA]]'s [[Chicago Sky]], and the [[DePaul University]] basketball team. Starting in 2011, the [[Chicago Bandits]] women's [[National Pro Fastpitch]] team moved to Rosemont after playing in [[Elgin, Illinois|Elgin]] and [[Lisle, Illinois|Lisle]] in the past.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=402632/|title=Will move to Rosemont be catalyst Bandits need to survive <!-- Bot generated title -->|website=dailyherald.com}}</ref> |
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The Allstate Arena was home to the [[Chicago Bruisers]], an original member of the [[Arena Football League]] in 1987. When the Bruisers advanced to the league championship in 1988, Rosemont hosted [[ArenaBowl II]], as well as an [[arena football]] test game in 1987. Rosemont is home to [[The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps]]. In March 2013, Rosemont was named a possible location for a replacement of [[Wrigley Field]]. |
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The Allstate Arena hosted the regional final and semifinal games in the [[2005 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament]]. |
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The Allstate Arena was home to the [[Chicago Bruisers]], an original member of the [[Arena Football League]] in 1987. When the Bruisers advanced to the league championship in 1988, Rosemont hosted [[ArenaBowl II]], as well as an [[arena football]] test game in 1987. |
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Rosemont is home to [[The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps]], seven-time DCI world champion. |
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Rosemont is home to [[Suma1L]], a professional esports athlete for Dota 2's Evil Geniuses team. He was the youngest esports player to earn $1 million in prize money. |
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In March 2013, Rosemont was named a possible location for a replacement of [[Wrigley Field]]. |
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Since October 2013, the [[Big Ten Conference]]'s headquarters have been in the Rosemont Financial District. |
Since October 2013, the [[Big Ten Conference]]'s headquarters have been in the Rosemont Financial District. |
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Rosemont is home to the [[Chicago Dogs]], an [[independent league baseball]] team.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Placek|first1=Christopher|title=New Rosemont minor league baseball team to be named 'Chicago Dogs'|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170728/new-rosemont-minor-league-baseball-team-to-be-named-chicago-dogs|website=DailHerald.com|date=July 28, 2017 |access-date= |
Rosemont is home to the [[Chicago Dogs]], an [[independent league baseball]] team.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Placek|first1=Christopher|title=New Rosemont minor league baseball team to be named 'Chicago Dogs'|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170728/new-rosemont-minor-league-baseball-team-to-be-named-chicago-dogs|website=DailHerald.com|date=July 28, 2017 |access-date=July 28, 2017}}</ref> The team is part of the [[American Association of Independent Professional Baseball]] and play in a 6,300-seat ballpark, [[Impact Field]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baichwal|first1=Ravi|title=Rosemont hopes new minor league team is a home run with baseball fans|url=http://abc7chicago.com/sports/rosemont-hopes-new-minor-league-team-is-a-home-run-with-fans/1981590/|website=ABC7Chicago.com|access-date=May 18, 2017}}</ref> The club played their first games in May 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kwiecinski|first1=Chris|title=Despite loss, Chicago Dogs home opener deemed a success|date=May 25, 2018 |url=http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20180525/despite-loss-chicago-dogs-home-opener-deemed-a-success|access-date=May 26, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Transportation== |
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Rosemont has a [[Rosemont (CTA)|station]] on the [[Blue Line (Chicago Transit Authority)|Blue Line]] of the [[Chicago "L"]], which provides direct rail service to [[O'Hare International Airport]] and downtown Chicago. |
Rosemont has a [[Rosemont (CTA)|station]] on the [[Blue Line (Chicago Transit Authority)|Blue Line]] of the [[Chicago "L"]], which provides direct rail service to [[O'Hare International Airport]] and downtown Chicago. |
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[[Pace (transit)|Pace]] operates numerous bus routes from a hub at the [[Rosemont station (CTA)|Rosemont 'L' station]]. This includes the [[Pace I-90 Express]] to Schaumburg and Elgin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rtachicago.org/uploads/files/general/RTA-System-Map.pdf|title=RTA System Map|access-date=February 1, 2024}}</ref> |
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In the 1990s, there [[Unbuilt Rosemont personal rapid transit system|had been efforts to construct]] a [[personal rapid transit]] system in the village. |
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In the 1990s, there [[Unbuilt Rosemont personal rapid transit system|were efforts to construct]] a [[personal rapid transit]] system in the village. |
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== Politics == |
== Politics == |
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Since the village of Rosemont was incorporated in 1956, one family, the Stephens family, has governed it. |
Since the village of Rosemont was incorporated in 1956, one family, the Stephens family, has governed it. Brad Stephens is the current mayor of Rosemont, succeeding his father (who was mayor from 1956) in 2007.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=October 16, 2018 |title=Politically connected Rosemont employee earns 5 times the typical area household |url=https://www.illinoispolicy.org/politically-connected-rosemont-employee-earns-5-times-the-typical-area-household/ |access-date=October 16, 2018 |work=Illinois Policy |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2017, village trustees voted to increase his salary by 53 percent to $260,000, making him one of the highest paid mayors in the United States.<ref name=":1" /> |
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In the early 2020s, at least four other members of the Stephens family held highly paid managerial positions in city institutions such as the convention center, parks, and public safety.<ref name=":0" /> The mayor's nephew, Christopher Stephens, runs the village-run convention center and made $255,600 per year between 2015 and 2018.<ref name=":1" /> Mark Stephens, the mayor's brother, owns a private company called Bomark which holds a $4.5 million annual contract to handle parking and other public functions. The mayor's sister and other associates have also received public contracts.<ref name=":0" /> In a 2023 article,''[[The Economist]]'' described the village as "the last true political machine in America" and likened it to autocratic states like [[Gabon]].<ref name=":0" /> The family maintain their own political party, the Rosemont Voters League.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In July 2019, the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' reported that the [[FBI]] was investigating Rosemont. The ''Sun-Times'' reported that the FBI were investigating possible wrongdoing in the city's public safety department, including allegations that members of the department had illegally consumed and [[Illegal drug trade|distributed]] illegal [[narcotic]] [[painkillers]]. The ''Sun-Times'' also reported that the FBI were looking at a contract awarded for Monterry Security Consultants, Inc. (a politically-connected security company) to oversee security at public venues (including [[Allstate Arena]], [[Rosemont Theatre]], and the [[Donald E. Stephens Convention Center]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Herguth |first=Robert |date=2019-07-26 |title=Rosemont under scrutiny by the FBI, sources tell the Sun-Times |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/26/8930891/rosemont-fbi-scrutiny-monterrey-security-public-safety-department-donald-e-stephens-iii |access-date=2023-06-06 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |language=en}}</ref> |
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In July 2019, the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' reported that the [[FBI]] was investigating Rosemont. The ''Sun-Times'' reported that the FBI were investigating possible wrongdoing in the city's public safety department, including allegations that members of the department had illegally consumed and [[Illegal drug trade|distributed]] illegal [[narcotic]] [[painkillers]]. The ''Sun-Times'' also reported that the FBI were looking at a contract awarded for Monterry Security Consultants, Inc. (a politically connected security company) to oversee security at public venues (including [[Allstate Arena]], [[Rosemont Theatre]], and the [[Donald E. Stephens Convention Center]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Herguth |first=Robert |date=July 26, 2019 |title=Rosemont under scrutiny by the FBI, sources tell the Sun-Times |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/26/8930891/rosemont-fbi-scrutiny-monterrey-security-public-safety-department-donald-e-stephens-iii |access-date=June 6, 2023 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Village presidents=== |
===Village presidents=== |
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The following is a list of the village presidents ([[mayor]]s) of Rosemont: |
The following is a list of the village presidents ([[mayor]]s) of Rosemont: |
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| [[Donald Stephens]] || 1956 – April 18, 2007 || [[Died in office]] || <ref>{{cite web |last1=Wronski |first1=Richard, Tribune |last2=Pearson |first2=Rick |last3=Higgins |first3=Michael |title=Don Stephens: 1928 - 2007 |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2007-04-19-0704190090-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |access-date= |
| [[Donald Stephens]] || 1956 – April 18, 2007 || [[Died in office]] || <ref>{{cite web |last1=Wronski |first1=Richard, Tribune |last2=Pearson |first2=Rick |last3=Higgins |first3=Michael |title=Don Stephens: 1928 - 2007 |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2007-04-19-0704190090-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |access-date=May 17, 2021 |date=April 19, 2007}}</ref> |
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| [[Bradley Stephens]] || May 6, 2007 – present || Appointed in May 2007; elected to first full term in 2009 || <ref>{{cite web |title=Congratulations, Mayor Bradley Stephens! – Rosemont Chamber |url=https://www.rosemontchamber.com/articles/congratulations-mayor-bradley-stephens/ |publisher=Rosemont Chamber of Commerce |access-date= |
| [[Bradley Stephens]] || May 6, 2007 – present || Appointed in May 2007; elected to first full term in 2009 || <ref>{{cite web |title=Congratulations, Mayor Bradley Stephens! – Rosemont Chamber |url=https://www.rosemontchamber.com/articles/congratulations-mayor-bradley-stephens/ |publisher=Rosemont Chamber of Commerce |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Suburban Cook County Election Results April 04, 2017 Consolidated General Election |url=https://results.cookcountyclerkil.gov/summary.aspx?eid=040709 |website=results.cookcountyclerkil.gov |publisher=Cook County Clerk's Office |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> |
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Rosemont | |
|---|---|
 River Road in Rosemont | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: "It's All Here" | |
 Location of Rosemont in Cook County, Illinois | |
.svg) Location of Illinois in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 41°59′27″N 87°52′26″W / 41.99083°N 87.87389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village |
| • Mayor | Bradley Stephens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,952 |
| • Density | 2,205.36/sq mi (851.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60018, 60176 |
| Area code | 847 |
| FIPS code | 17-65819 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Rosemont, Illinois |
| Website | www |
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Rosemont is a village in Cook County, Illinois, located immediately northwest of Chicago. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 3,952.[2] The village was incorporated in 1956, though it had been settled long before that. While Rosemont's land area and population are relatively small among municipalities in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, the village is a major center for commercial activity in the region and is a key component of the Golden Corridor. It contains the Allstate Arena, which hosts the Chicago Wolves AHL hockey team. Since its founding, the village has been governed by one family, and has been described as America's "last true political machine".[3]
Geography[edit]
Rosemont is at 41°59′27″N 87°52′26″W / 41.99083°N 87.87389°W (41.990730, −87.873816).[4]
According to the 2010 census, Rosemont has a total area of 1.79 square miles (4.64 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 978 | — | |
| 1970 | 4,825 | 393.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,137 | −14.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,995 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,224 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,202 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,952 | −5.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of the 2020 census[7] there were 3,952 people, 1,597 households, and 1,016 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,205.36 inhabitants per square mile (851.49/km2). There were 1,810 housing units at an average density of 1,010.04 per square mile (389.98/km2). The racial makeup (including Hispanics in the racial categories) of the village was 56.05% White, 2.76% African American, 2.10% Native American, 5.29% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 20.57% from other races, and 13.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.50% of the population.
There were 1,597 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.40% were married couples living together, 6.45% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.38% were non-families. 33.81% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 2.61.
The village's age distribution consisted of 19.9% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $56,432, and the median income for a family was $70,909. Males had a median income of $36,504 versus $27,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $28,034. About 11.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[8] | Pop 2010[9] | Pop 2020[10] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 2,445 | 2,199 | 1,994 | 57.88% | 52.33% | 50.46% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 50 | 60 | 101 | 1.18% | 1.43% | 2.56% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.26% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 186 | 137 | 196 | 4.40% | 3.26% | 4.96% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.20% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 47 | 57 | 92 | 1.11% | 1.36% | 2.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,493 | 1,734 | 1,561 | 35.35% | 41.27% | 39.50% |
| Total | 4,224 | 4,202 | 3,952 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Economy[edit]
Rosemont is positioned between O'Hare International Airport and the rest of the City of Chicago. Due to its location, much of the village is occupied by a large highway interchange, hotels, and office buildings. Several major hotel chains operating in the United States have a presence in Rosemont.[11]
According to Colliers International, the Rosemont/O'Hare office market encompassed approximately 13.325 million square feet (1,237,900 m2) of total inventory in Q1 2017.[12] Corporate headquarters in the village include those of Culligan, US Foods, Velsicol Chemical Corporation, World Kitchen, Riddell,[13] Reyes Holdings, the Big Ten Conference,[14] and Haribo of America.[15]
Additionally, Rosemont operates several visitor related-forums. Among these are the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, used for trade shows and gatherings; the Rosemont Theater, used for award ceremonies and concerts; and the Allstate Arena, used for concerts, professional wrestling (three times hosting WrestleMania), Chicago Wolves hockey, and formerly the DePaul Blue Demons basketball program and Chicago Sky WNBA basketball. The village is the sponsor of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. The village hosts Midwest FurFest, Exxxotica Expo, and Anime Central annually, among other conventions.
Education[edit]
Rosemont Elementary School District 78 operates Rosemont Elementary School.[16] Other area schools include Orchard Place School in Des Plaines, operated by the Des Plaines School District 62; East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, operated by the Leyden High School District 212; and Maine West High School in Des Plaines, operated by Maine Township High School District 207. The area that serves District 78 is in the high school district served by East Leyden High School, and the area served by District 62 is served by Maine West High School.
Rosemont is served by two community college districts, Triton College and Oakton College.
Sports[edit]
Rosemont's Allstate Arena is home to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, and has previously been home to the WNBA's Chicago Sky, and the DePaul University basketball team. Starting in 2011, the Chicago Bandits women's National Pro Fastpitch team moved to Rosemont after playing in Elgin and Lisle in the past.[17]
The Allstate Arena was home to the Chicago Bruisers, an original member of the Arena Football League in 1987. When the Bruisers advanced to the league championship in 1988, Rosemont hosted ArenaBowl II, as well as an arena football test game in 1987. Rosemont is home to The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. In March 2013, Rosemont was named a possible location for a replacement of Wrigley Field.
Since October 2013, the Big Ten Conference's headquarters have been in the Rosemont Financial District.
Rosemont is home to the Chicago Dogs, an independent league baseball team.[18] The team is part of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball and play in a 6,300-seat ballpark, Impact Field.[19] The club played their first games in May 2018.[20]
Transportation[edit]
Rosemont has a station on the North Central Service, which provides weekday rail service between Antioch and Chicago Union Station.
Rosemont has a station on the Blue Line of the Chicago "L", which provides direct rail service to O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago.
Pace operates numerous bus routes from a hub at the Rosemont 'L' station. This includes the Pace I-90 Express to Schaumburg and Elgin.[21]
In the 1990s, there were efforts to construct a personal rapid transit system in the village.
Politics[edit]
Since the village of Rosemont was incorporated in 1956, one family, the Stephens family, has governed it. Brad Stephens is the current mayor of Rosemont, succeeding his father (who was mayor from 1956) in 2007.[22] In 2017, village trustees voted to increase his salary by 53 percent to $260,000, making him one of the highest paid mayors in the United States.[22]
In the early 2020s, at least four other members of the Stephens family held highly paid managerial positions in city institutions such as the convention center, parks, and public safety.[3] The mayor's nephew, Christopher Stephens, runs the village-run convention center and made $255,600 per year between 2015 and 2018.[22] Mark Stephens, the mayor's brother, owns a private company called Bomark which holds a $4.5 million annual contract to handle parking and other public functions. The mayor's sister and other associates have also received public contracts.[3] In a 2023 article,The Economist described the village as "the last true political machine in America" and likened it to autocratic states like Gabon.[3] The family maintain their own political party, the Rosemont Voters League.[3]
In July 2019, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that the FBI was investigating Rosemont. The Sun-Times reported that the FBI were investigating possible wrongdoing in the city's public safety department, including allegations that members of the department had illegally consumed and distributed illegal narcotic painkillers. The Sun-Times also reported that the FBI were looking at a contract awarded for Monterry Security Consultants, Inc. (a politically connected security company) to oversee security at public venues (including Allstate Arena, Rosemont Theatre, and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center).[23]
Village presidents[edit]
The following is a list of the village presidents (mayors) of Rosemont:
| Name | Tenure | Notes | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Stephens | 1956 – April 18, 2007 | Died in office | [24] |
| Bradley Stephens | May 6, 2007 – present | Appointed in May 2007; elected to first full term in 2009 | [25][26] |
See also[edit]
- Death of Kenneka Jenkins, a young woman who died of hypothermia in a Rosemont hotel freezer
References[edit]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Inside the last true political machine in America". The Economist. December 20, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Rosemont village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rosemont village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rosemont village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Rosemont Hotels - Village of Rosemont". www.rosemont.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 27, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "About Us- Worldwide Locations-Rosemont, IL". Easton-Bell Sports. Archived from the original on June 20, 2014.
- ^ "About the Conference". Big Ten Conference. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ "HARIBO of America Consolidates Headquarters to Rosemont, IL". www.haribo.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ Home. Rosemont Elementary School District 78. Retrieved on November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Will move to Rosemont be catalyst Bandits need to survive". dailyherald.com.
- ^ Placek, Christopher (July 28, 2017). "New Rosemont minor league baseball team to be named 'Chicago Dogs'". DailHerald.com. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ^ Baichwal, Ravi. "Rosemont hopes new minor league team is a home run with baseball fans". ABC7Chicago.com. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ Kwiecinski, Chris (May 25, 2018). "Despite loss, Chicago Dogs home opener deemed a success". Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ^ "RTA System Map" (PDF). Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Politically connected Rosemont employee earns 5 times the typical area household". Illinois Policy. October 16, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ^ Herguth, Robert (July 26, 2019). "Rosemont under scrutiny by the FBI, sources tell the Sun-Times". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Wronski, Richard, Tribune; Pearson, Rick; Higgins, Michael (April 19, 2007). "Don Stephens: 1928 - 2007". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Congratulations, Mayor Bradley Stephens! – Rosemont Chamber". Rosemont Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ "Suburban Cook County Election Results April 04, 2017 Consolidated General Election". results.cookcountyclerkil.gov. Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
External links[edit]
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Rosemont travel guide from Wikivoyage- Village of Rosemont official website
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