On Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the Addison Park District is hosting Park Pride Day. (Rain date is Sept. 25.) Park Pride Day is a day for patrons and residents to show their hometown pride by participating in the beautification and sprucing up of Addison parks. […]
Addison News
Lombard native Frerichs still a hostage in Afghanistan as nation falls to the Taliban
Staff report The eyes of the nation, and the world, remain focused on Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power last week. Within a matter of days, Ashraf Ghani, the country’s president for almost seven years, fled to the United Arab Emirates; the Western-backed Afghan government collapsed; Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, fell […]
County remains at “High” level of COVID-19 community transmission; Updates particularly for pregnant, breast-feeding women
On Wednesday, Aug. 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccines while pregnant or breastfeeding. COVID-19 vaccination is now recommended for all people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in […]
Coming events
Monday, Aug. 16 • Book discussion: “The Vanish Half” by Brit Bennett at the Library The twins ran away at 16. One still lives in the Southern black community she once tried to escape. The other passes for white, and her white husband has no idea of her history. Separated by so many miles […]
Rock ‘N Wheels presents FUZE Band, Daniel Cronson; Weekly concert includes food fests, Cruise Night
Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” on Thursday, Aug. 12 presents The FUZE Band with Daniel Cronson. FUZE Band performs tribute to Kennedy Honors Recipient, Grammy Award Winning & Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame artist, Carlos Santana and the Santana Band. FUZE Band’s electric style will bring you to your feet […]
Phyllis S. Greco, 95
Phyllis S. Greco, 95, passed away at home on July 26, 2021. Beloved wife and business partner for seventy five years to the late Emil Greco. Loving mother of Patrick Greco, Francine “Sis” Greco (Bruce Campbell), Philip Greco (Kathleen Olinger Greco) and Renee Greco. Cherished grandmother to Patrick Greco Jr […]
Ralph Louis Blust, (82)
Ralph Louis Blust, (82), passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021, in Galena, Illinois. Born in Chicago, the only child to Melvin and Rose (Manno) Blust, Ralph spent his life in the city and the western suburbs of Chicago, graduating from Elmhurst College with a degree in Business Administration. Ralph […]
ATHS Community Night coming Aug. 20
Addison Trail invites all stakeholders to celebrate the start of the 2021-22 school year by attending the school’s fifth annual Blue and White Community Night – a time for fun, food and Blazer pride — on Friday, Aug. 20 at the Addison Trail High School football stadium. Gates open at […]
Rock ‘N Wheels presents Kashmir, Shade of Blues; Weekly concert includes food fests, Cruise Night
Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” on Thursday, July 29 presents Kashmir, a tribute to Led Zeppelin, along with Shade of Blues, a Chicago rock ‘n blues jam band. Kashmir bringing’s only the best of Led Zeppelin to this family-oriented event. Kashmir re-creates the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic […]
Montini Catholic football program memorializes Johnny Weiger; Football number retired after he loses fight against leukemia, TTP
This spring Montini Catholic’s Football Program retired the jersey number (#76) to forever preserve the legacy of a very special team member Johnny Weiger. Head Football Coach Mike Bukovsky presented a beautiful-framed jersey to Johnny’s parents, Karl and Fran Weiger, earlier this year. (A second frame representing Johnny’s jersey number […]
