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 […]
Addison News
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 […]
Village offers update on phase 5 of Village Green Improvement Project
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 […]
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 […]