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Also on today's calendar: The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Passenger Arrested After Cockpit Disturbance on Flight to Rapid City (kotaradio.com) — A 30-year-old man from Rosemont was arrested after airline staff reported he tried to enter the cockpit of a flight arriving at Rapid City Regional Airport. Police say he repeatedly refused to stay seated, was removed from the plane, and charged with disorderly conduct, with federal authorities reviewing the case. No injuries or broader disruptions were reported.
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2. Oli Sykes Reveals He "Ended Up With A Mild Concussion" After Being Hit With Phone During Bring Me The Horizon's Recent St. Louis Show - (mxdwn.com) — Bring Me The Horizon’s current North American tour still includes a stop in Rosemont, even after frontman Oli Sykes suffered a mild concussion from a fan-thrown phone at their St. Louis show. Sykes says he felt dizzy and cut back some vocals but reassured fans he’s recovering and expects to continue the remaining dates, including Rosemont, as scheduled through May 16.
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3. ACI Spring 2026 Convention Sets Attendance Record (ccr-mag.com) — Rosemont just hosted a record-setting American Concrete Institute convention, drawing nearly 2,300 concrete professionals from 42 countries to local hotels, restaurants, and venues. The multi-day event focused on new concrete technologies, sustainability, and industry standards, underscoring Rosemont’s role as a major hub for large-scale professional gatherings in the Chicago area.
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4. Big Ten men's basketball announces conference play foes for upcoming season (wwmt.com) — Rosemont, home to the Big Ten’s headquarters, is where the conference just laid out which league opponents each school will face in the 2026–27 men’s basketball season. While dates and TV details will come later, the release spells out Michigan and Michigan State’s home, away, and home-and-away matchups, underscoring Rosemont’s role in major college sports decisions.
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5. Big Ten reports $1.47B in revenue for 2024-25, average $79.9M full-share payouts to member schools (thecoronadonews.com) — Big Ten officials in Rosemont report a huge financial jump, with conference revenue hitting about $1.47 billion and average school payouts nearing $80 million for 2024-25. While the money flows to universities across the country, the league’s financial hub remains based in Rosemont, underscoring the village’s quiet role in big-time college sports.
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