News Bulletins

'Ask Mayor Hartwig' Live May 7

Mayor Larry Hartwig makes his monthly appearance on Addison Community Television's Before the Board program on Monday, May 7 to answer questions from residents.

Tune in to the live broadcast at 6 p.m., and call in with a question or concern to speak to the Mayor on the air. Or email your question before or during the program to AskMayorHartwig@addison-il.org.

Addison Community Television airs on Comcast Cable Channel 6, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and is streamed live here.

Electric Aggregation Contract Approved

In March, Addison voters approved a referendum allowing the Village to seek a contract for Electric Aggregation.

Following two Public Hearings before the Village Board of Trustees, a contract was signed with Integrys Energy Services on April 17, locking in a rate of $0.0459/kwh. for 12 months.

In early May, eligible residents will receive a letter stating the terms and conditions of this 12-month contract, and explaining how to opt-out of the program if they so choose.

Watch for this letter in your mailbox. If you intend to take advantage of this program, you don't need to do anything. If you choose to opt-out, you can mail back a postcard enclosed with the letter, call the toll-free number or do so online. You will have 21 days to opt-out.

The new supplier is tentatively scheduled to take over on your June electric bill. You will still receive one bill, from ComEd, but Integrys will be listed as your new electric supplier.

You can learn more by calling 877-549-9184 or click here.

Increased Traffic Enforcement Planned

The Addison Police Department has announced its late-night plans for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” impaired driving and late-night safety belt enforcement crackdown, April 27 through May 6.

The intensified enforcement effort to combat late-night impaired driving and safety belt violations underscores the disproportionate number of traffic deaths occurring during late-night hours.

According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the midnight to 3 a.m. timeframe is the deadliest time on Illinois roadways. The data also shows this time of day has the highest percentage of alcohol involvement and the lowest safety belt usage rate.

Garden Market Planned

The Village of Addison is exploring the possibility of coordinating a "Garden Market" – an opportunity for local gardeners to meet weekly to sell some of the excess produce from their own gardens.

If you or someone you know is a backyard gardener, who may be interested in participating, please email sharmi_trivedi@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

Crafters Needed

The Addison Historical Museum will host a Craft Fair every Thursday evening in June and July, from 6 - 8 p.m. on the grounds of the museums, and crafters are needed. There is no fee to participate, but you must bring your own table and chairs, and you must register beforehand.

Call the Museum at 630-628-1433, or email museum@addison-il.org.

Route 53 Project Updates

Watch for intermittent lane closures and reconfigurations between Army Trail and Centennial Park.

Work between Lake and Army Trail is tentatively scheduled to be completed by July 4.

The widening/reconstruction project of Illinois Route 53/Rohlwing Road will extend from Army Trail Road north to the Elgin O'Hare Expressway, and is expected to last into 2013.

Miss Addison Application Available

Applications for the 2012 Miss Addison Scholarship Pageant are available now.

Young women between the ages of 17 and 21 who are Addison residents may apply to compete on July 18 and July 25. Scholarships of $2,000, $1,000 and $500 will be awarded.

Applications must be completed and returned by July 2.

Applications and full criteria are available at Village Hall, Addison Trail High School, or may be downloaded here.

Village of Addison Events are Now on Facebook

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Check out information on upcoming events,  and see photos from past events, such as the tent raising at the Carson Barnes Circus and the Mayor's Community Charity Ball.