According to the Village of Addison, phase 5 of the Addison Village Green Improvement Project is continuing to progress its way along as plans come together to expand the Village Green east to Addison Road. As part of the effort, the Veterans Circle Monument is getting a new home, which […]
Addison News
Veenstra honored by Addison Knights
Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra received the “Knight of the Year” award from the Damen-Hildebrand Council 650 of the Knights of Columbus at the June 4 Communion Brunch event. Presenting the award was Grand Knight Michael Bruntz. The Knights distributed more than $26,000 to benefit twelve area agencies in support persons […]
Man accused of leading police on hour-long, 100 mph high-speed chase
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bensenville Chief of Police Daniel Schulze have announced that a Wood Dale man stands accused of leading police on an hour-long, 100-mph, high-speed chase. Anthony Oplinger, 27, appeared before Judge Daniel Guerin who set bond at $100,000. Oplinger is charged with two counts […]
Jury finds Addison man guilty of arson at BMW dealership
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that a jury found an Addison man guilty of setting fire to a vehicle in the parking lot of an Elmhurst car dealership in the spring of 2022. Following a two-day trial in front of Judge Mia McPherson and approximately two-and-one-half hours […]
Police Reports
Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of […]
Addison hosts Village Inauguration
On Thursday, April 27, Village of Addison trustees took the oath of office before Hon. Judge Brian McKillip (Ret.) (far right) during the Addison Community Inauguration Ceremony held in the Village Hall Rotunda. Taking the oath were (from left) newly-elected Trustee Maria Reyes, Trustee Dawn O’Brien, starting her second term […]
Lynch retires from Village Board
At the April 17, Addison Village Board meeting, Mayor Rich Veenstra (left), Village Trustees, staff and residents congratulated Trustee William “Bill” Lynch on the occasion of his retirement after 21 years of service on the Village Board. Lynch previously served 12 years on the Village’s Plan Commission and Citizens Advisory […]
Portillo’s food production workers in Addison pass union vote; Win representation by Iron Workers Local 853
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT After Portillo’s production workers in Addison won their union election on Thursday, April 13, despite complaints that there was “significant company intimidation,” workers held a press conference on Saturday, April 15 at Portillo’s flagship Chicago restaurant at 100 W. Ontario (at Clark St.) […]
Survivors lead the charge
Cancer survivors take the first lap during the Relay For Life of District 88 Youth event. The event took place on March 4 at Willowbrook and raised more than $60,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Tornado tears through Addison, damages roofs, buildings; County issues disaster declaration
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Monday, April 3, DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy issued a disaster proclamation for DuPage County in response to damage that occurred during a tornado that occurred in Addison on Friday, March 31. “Issuing a disaster declaration allows County residents impacted by […]