Addison approves roughly $2.17 million in sewer, lift‑station and resurfacing payments and contracts The Village approved payment No. 7 to Boulder Contractors of $1,929,625.59 for the combined sewer separation project, awarded a lift‑station control cabinet replacement to Red Automation LLC (not to exceed $42,000), awarded cured‑in‑place pipelining to Performance Pipelining Inc. ($42,221), and approved a final payout of $158,850 to Everlast Blacktop Inc.

Addison Village just approved a whopping $2.17 million for crucial infrastructure projects, including major sewer upgrades and resurfacing work!

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Addison adopts six‑month moratorium on new video‑gaming business licenses On Jan. 5, 2026 the Addison Village Board unanimously adopted an ordinance imposing a six‑month moratorium on issuing business licenses to video‑gaming establishments; staff said the limit requires that new businesses derive at least 70% of revenue from non‑video‑gaming sources before pursuing state gaming permissions.

Addison Village Board has just enacted a six-month moratorium on new video-gaming licenses to ensure that local businesses thrive beyond gaming revenue!

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Armor Express and United Shield present awards to Addison officers after Oct. 30 gunfire incident At the Jan. 5 Village Board meeting, Armor Express and United Shield presented valor awards and a replacement ballistic shield to officers who responded to a sustained Oct. 30 shooting; Sergeant Brad Riley and Officer Dave Oligars were recognized and company representatives praised officer training and courage.

Addison police officers were honored with awards and vital equipment after bravely facing a harrowing gunfire incident that left the community shaken.

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Addison Development: New Senior Living, Single-Family Subdivisions and Commercial Investment Community Development Director Mike Crandall outlined completed projects (Addison Horizon senior living, Highland and Enclave subdivisions, Woodland Estates townhomes) and active investments including a $5.5M+ Razzney Jewelers expansion and a 14,000 sq ft church addition.

Addison is buzzing with new developments, from a $17.5 million senior living facility to exciting commercial expansions, all aimed at enriching the community!

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Addison Police Expand Technology, Restore Traffic Unit and Win CALEA Reaccreditation Chief Roy Selvig described 2025 investments including Axon AI tools for drafting reports, Axon Translate for on-scene language translation, StarChase GPS for reducing high-speed pursuits, restoration of a dedicated traffic unit and a CALEA four-year reaccreditation for the department and dispatch center.

Addison Police are revolutionizing safety with cutting-edge technology and a renewed focus on community engagement, including a dedicated traffic enforcement unit and AI tools for better policing.

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Addison to Consolidate Wastewater Plants in $171M Push to Meet 2030 Phosphorus Deadline Village leaders say a multi-year $171 million consolidation of Addison's wastewater treatment plants will begin in 2026 to meet a 2030 phosphorus removal requirement; a concurrent sewer-separation project funded partly by ARPA is under way and is planned to finish in 2026.

Addison is set to embark on a groundbreaking $171 million project to consolidate wastewater treatment plants, ensuring compliance with a crucial phosphorus removal deadline by 2030!

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Board approves Logistics Property Company plan for 140,000 sq ft industrial facility at 2349 W. Lake St. Logistics Property Company presented plans to replace an underused ~9.8-acre office site with a ~140,000-square-foot Class A industrial building and modest site changes; the board approved the special-use/planned-development ordinance without requesting new variances.

Addison is set for a transformation as the board approves a plan for a massive 140,000 sq ft Class A industrial facility on a formerly vacant site!

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Addison OKs one-year lease for six license-plate readers using AG retail-theft grant The board authorized a one-year lease with Flock Group Inc. for six license-plate readers ($19,996) funded by a $20,000 Illinois Attorney General retail-theft grant; staff said the system's data are shared only with local law enforcement and nearby states, not federal agencies.

Addison is ramping up its crime-fighting efforts by leasing six new license-plate readers, all thanks to a $20,000 grant aimed at tackling retail theft.

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Addison board approves $17.7 million 2025 property tax levy and abatements for four bond issues The Village of Addison approved a combined 2025 levy of $17,689,571 — including a $11.7 million village portion and a $5.97 million library line — and voted to abate levies on four prior bond series, citing sales-tax increment revenues to cover debt.

The Village of Addison has approved a substantial $17.7 million property tax levy for 2025, paving the way for significant savings for homeowners through proposed abatements!

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Residents clash at Addison board meeting over Transwestern proposal and 100% buyout policy for 53 Trails Estates Multiple residents debated whether the village should require a 100% buyout for annexation of 53 Trails Estates or allow partial acquisitions for a Transwestern development. Speakers traded personal accounts, economic arguments and concerns about neighborhood disruption and school impacts.

Residents of 53 Trails Estates are fiercely divided over a proposed land acquisition that could reshape their community—will they choose preservation or progress?

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Village Approves Multiple Raffle Permits and Liquor License for Oktoberfest Officials approve five raffle permits and one liquor license for upcoming community events.

Addison is gearing up for a season of fun with multiple raffle permits and a liquor license approved for Oktoberfest—community spirit is alive and well!

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Addison Village Board Approves New Stop Signs to Enhance Traffic Safety Village board unanimously approves installation of stop signs at key intersections for safety.

The Addison Village Board just made a crucial decision to enhance traffic safety by approving new stop signs at key intersections!

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Smokes for Less initiates $20,000 facade grant for renovation after fire damage Smokes for Less secures a facade grant to revamp post-fire damage with modern upgrades.

A fire may have damaged Smokes for Less, but a $20,000 facade grant is set to transform it into a vibrant hub for the Addison community!

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