Students from Chicago’s northern suburbs to deep Southern Illinois arrived in Peoria April 25 for the SkillsUSA Illinois 2024 Championships determined to prove they could be the best at about 150 competitions showcasing their hard work in workforce career development over the past school year. Some left the event April […]
Addison News
Man detained following charges of child porn possession; Addison library employee faces seven counts; library announces his departure
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT Last week, an Addison man was arrested for allegedly being in possession of child pornography. Steve Krage, 32, was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 24 and is facing seven felony counts, according to a report published in the Daily Herald. Krage is […]
Historic organ donated to Addison Historical Museum; Instrument carries rich history in its manufacturers
An 1887 organ, complete with its original “warrantee” (as it was spelled in 1887), was recently donated to the Addison Historical Museum by Addison residents Marty and Judy Hausermann, given in memory of Elmer and Althea Hausermann.. Previously, the organ had been on loan for display in the museum’s Century […]
Bears pitch $3.2 billion stadium plan, but Pritzker still ‘skeptical’ despite team’s $2 billion pledge
Bears executives, city leaders make appeal for $900 million in public funding, $1.5 billion for infrastructure By Dilpreet Raju and Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront last week, painting pictures of future Super Bowls […]
Rare cicada emergence expected this spring
By Rhiannon Branch FARMWEEK Illinois will experience a rare phenomenon of nature this year as two broods of periodical cicadas are scheduled to emerge at the same time. And this once-in-a-lifetime occurrence won’t happen again until 2245. Kacie Athey, a specialty crop entomologist at the University of Illinois, said the […]
AT Student Council invites community to ‘Color Run’ fundraiser
On Saturday, May 11, Addison Trail’s Student Council will host a Color Run fundraiser, and all students, parents/guardians, alumni, staff, community members and friends are invited to participate. The Color Run is a fun community event, where participants can run, play, enjoy the sun and eat a sweet treat – […]
Montini students get a ‘taste’ of Chicago history
(from left): Seniors Gianna Luna, Cecily Polanco and Stephani Hoeflich take part in Chicago Hot Dog Day. Cecily and Stephani are Addison residents. Students in Mr. Andrew Weisenburger’s History of Chicago class got a ‘taste’ of The Windy City’s cultural history recently, when they were treated to Chicago-style hotdogs (sans […]
District 88 welcomes new Business Partner
During its March 18 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education named members of the district’s Heritage Spanish Career Fluency program as Business Partners. It joins a list of other businesses and organizations including the Village of Addison, the Addison Park District, the Addison Public Library, SWD Inc. and College […]
Addison police officer receives Bronze Star
On Friday, Feb. 2, Addison police officer Dave Olejarz received the Bronze Star Medal for his exemplary leadership and meritorious service during his most recent deployment in Iraq. For six months, Olejarz served as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 443rd Air Expeditionary Squadron, 387th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al […]
Democratic, Republican primary candidates, referenda, election results
Editor’s note: The following is a list of Democratic and Republican candidates who were in primary races March 19 in the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard, Villa Park, Oakbrook Terrace and Wood Dale. The vote totals are unofficial and includes contested races only, as well as referenda. Total number […]