🌱 How will new convention center upgrades affect big events in Rosemont?

What's up Rosemont! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will new convention center upgrades affect big events in Rosemont?
• When Benson Boone will take the stage at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena
• What surprises will WWE Raw bring to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena?

Also on today's calendar: Faith, Hope & Love: History-Making Women of Our Time and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with some sun, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
• Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Major Roof Work OKd For Rosemont's Convention Center (journal-topics.com subscription) — Rosemont’s village board has approved more than $4 million in roof, HVAC, and sound-system upgrades for the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, one of the village’s biggest economic engines. Work on the main exhibit hall roof will run from May 18 to July 17, aiming to keep the venue modern, comfortable, and attractive for future shows and conventions.
   

• ‘American Idol' Alum Reveals 2026 U.S. Tour Dates (entertainmentnow.com) — Benson Boone is bringing his 2026 Wanted Man Tour to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena on Friday, July 24, giving local fans a chance to see the chart-topping singer close to home. The tour spans more than 30 U.S. arenas, with tickets available through major online sellers and dates running from early July into September.
   

• Joe Hendry Traded To WWE RAW, Concert On Next Week's Lineup (ewrestlingnews.com) — WWE Monday Night Raw is coming to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena on April 27, bringing a Joe Hendry concert segment and an appearance by new Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch. While no matches are announced yet, more details are expected in the days ahead.
   

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📸 Around Rosemont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rosemont

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday April 26

• Faith, Hope & Love: History-Making Women of Our Time
  Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 S Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday April 23

• Boys Baseball vs Niles West
  Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plaines
  4:45 pm
• Girls Softball vs Maine East
  Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plaines
  4:45 pm

Friday April 24

• Los Huracanes Del Norte
  Rosemont Theatre , 5400 N River Rd , Rosemont
  8:00 pm

Sunday April 26

• Roast Battle
  Zanies Comedy Club , 5437 Park Pl , Rosemont
  8:30 pm

Tuesday April 28

• Boys Baseball vs Highland Park
  Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plains
  4:45 pm
• Girls Water Polo vs Conant
  Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plains
  6:00 pm

Wednesday April 29

• Girls Water Polo vs Hinsdale South
  Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plains
  6:00 pm

Thursday April 30

• Girls Softball vs Niles North
  Maine West High School , 1755 South Wolf Road , Des Plains
  4:45 pm

Saturday May 2

• Rhythm & Flow Zumba/yoga fusion
  Beacon Tap , 1374 Lee St , Des Plaines

Tuesday May 5

• Celebrate Cinco de Drinko at Fat Rosie's Rosemont with an Ass-Kickin' Fiesta
  5433 Park Pl , Rosemont
  11:00 am

Friday May 8

• "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" Immersive Experience
  EXP , 9900 Berwyn Ave , Rosemont
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Des Plaines

• Des Plaines Residents, Zanies Raise Funds For Local Cause (journal-topics.com)
• New DMV with streamlined services debuts in Des Plaines (dailyherald.com)
• Rivers rise across northern Illinois after heavy rain (audacy.com)

Franklin Park

• Nutella launches first new flavor in 60 year (audacy.com)

Elmhurst

• Elmhurst Elementary To Get New Principal (patch.com)
• DuPage Official Wears Government Name Pin To Democratic Fundraiser (patch.com)
• Man Arrested In Fatal DUI Near Elmhurst: Cops (patch.com)

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Ok Rosemont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)
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