On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra, members of the Village Board, and the entire Addison community honored Judy Socha for her tireless leadership of Addison’s national-recognized blood bank program. During Socha’s tenure as chairperson of the Blood Bank Commission, established in 1976, Addison’s community blood drives have […]
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Police announce Roadside Safety Checkpoint
According to a release from Police Sgt. Stephen Oskroba, the Addison Police Department will be conducting a Roadside Safety Checkpoint from 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 through 1 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16 for vehicles traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 20 (Lake Street) near John F. Kennedy Drive. Vehicles traveling […]
Addison man accused of setting fire to parked car; Incident was close to occupied apartment building
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy “Bill” Hayden have announced that bond has been set for an Addison man accused of setting fire to an acquaintance’s car that was parked just feet from an occupied apartment building. Ernesto Hernandez, 34, appeared in bond court […]
ComEd, Mayors Caucus award grants to advance EV adoption, public safety initiatives; Addison Fire Department among 21 recipients of funding
To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean energy technologies and to support local public safety initiatives ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) today announced the 21 winners of the 2023 Powering Safe Communities grant program. The grants, totaling $169,500, will help support a variety of […]
Chicago pair charged with leading police on high-speed chase; Chase followed burglary at Lombard Walgreens
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing have announced that bond has been set for a pair of individuals accused of leading police on a high-speed chase after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Lombard Walgreens located in the 300 block of W. St. Charles […]
Addison man charged with leading police on high-speed chase; Police praise assistance from Addison officers
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas have announced that bond has been set for an Addison man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase. Nikko De Pasquale, 29, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge George Ford set bond at $75,000. […]
Rock ‘N Wheels presents A.D.D., Puddle of Mudd
The Village of Addison continues its 12th season of Rock ‘N Wheels every Thursday through the summer, from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Village Green. Rock ‘N Wheels includes live music, food and beverages from Addison restaurants, attractions available for children, and more. On Thursday, July 13, Rock ‘N […]
AT athletes commit to collegiate play
Addison Trail hosted a College Signing Day for 22 members of the class of 2023, who have committed to play their sport at the collegiate level. Listed below are the students, their sport and their college or university of choice. (The list is alphabetical, not as pictured.) Matias Aguilar, Elmhurst […]
ACA to celebrate hometown icons in Warhol-themed art display; Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for July 8
The Addison Center for the Arts (ACA) has announced the unveiling of its Pop Art Hometown Heroes display, a vibrant and captivating Warhol-themed art installation paying homage to the remarkable individuals who are figures worthy of civic pride. As part of a county-wide art project, photographs of Addison’s chosen icons […]
Registration continues for the 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th
4 on the 4th packet pickup this weekend Get ready to run! Registration continues for the 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race at 4on4th.com, and packet pickup times are set at Fleet Feet Sports in Elmhurst. The traditional 4-mile run on the […]