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Location of Addison in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Location of Addison in DuPage County, Illinois.
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| Coordinates: 41°55′54″N 88°0′8″WCoordinates: 41°55′54″N 88°0′8″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| Township | Addison, Bloomingdale |
| Incorporated | 1839 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-trustee |
| • Mayor | Rich Veenstra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.96 sq mi (25.79 km2) |
| • Land | 9.79 sq mi (25.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) 2.10% |
| Population
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| • Total | 36,942 |
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36,482 |
| • Density | 3,727.22/sq mi (1,439.13/km2) |
| Up 12.03% from 1990 | |
| Standard of living | |
| • Per capita income | $21,201 (median: $54,090) |
| • Home value | $189,036 (median: $173,200 (2000)) |
| ZIP code(s) |
60101
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| Area code(s) | 630 and 331 |
| Geocode | 00243 |
| FIPS code | 17-00243 |
| Website | www |
| Demographics (2000)[3] | |||
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| White | Black | Hispanic | Asian |
| 75.4% | 2.51% | 2.84% | 7.94% |
| Islander | Native | Other | |
| 0.01% | 0.4% | 2.4% | |
Addison is a village located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 36,942 at the 2010 census.[4]
History[edit]
The community itself was originally named Dunkley's Grove after the settler Hezekiah Dunklee,[5] and was renamed after a town in England[5] or Addison, New York.[6] In 1864, the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod moved its teacher training to the village from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and established the Addison Teachers Seminary; it remained in Addison until 1913, when it was relocated to River Forest, Illinois, as Concordia Teachers College (now Concordia University Chicago).[7]
Adventureland amusement park was located in Addison (Lake and Medinah) during the 1960s and 1970s. The Addison Industrial District was the proposed location for the reconstruction of Comiskey Park in the late 1980s before this was voted down.[8]
Geography[edit]
The Village of Addison lies on Salt Creek, a tributary of the Des Plaines River. Addison is located at 41°55′54″N 88°0′8″W (41.931573, −88.002221).[9]
According to the 2010 census, Addison has a total area of 9.97 square miles (25.82 km2), of which 9.77 square miles (25.30 km2) (or 97.9%) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) (or 2.1%) is water.[10]
Demographics[edit]
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 485 | — | |
| 1900 | 591 | 21.9% | |
| 1910 | 579 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 510 | −11.9% | |
| 1930 | 916 | 79.6% | |
| 1940 | 819 | −10.6% | |
| 1950 | 813 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 6,741 | 729.2% | |
| 1970 | 24,482 | 263.2% | |
| 1980 | 29,826 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 32,058 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 35,914 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 36,942 | 2.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 36,482 | [2] | −1.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 35,914 people, 11,649 households, and 9,097 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,807.6 people per square mile (1,470.5/km2). There were 11,805 housing units at an average density of 1,251.6 per square mile (483.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 75.39% White, 2.51% African American, 0.35% Native American, 7.94% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 11.39% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.40% of the population.
There were 11,649 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.46.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $54,090, and the median income for a family was $59,007. Males had a median income of $39,718 versus $27,815 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,201. 9.6% of the population and 7.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Education[edit]
Addison is home to Addison Trail High School and to Indian Trail Junior High School. The Elementary schools are: Ardmore, Wesley Elementary, Lake Park Elementary, Fullerton Elementary, Army Trail Elementary, Lincoln Elementary and Stone Elementary. St. Philip the Apostle, a private Catholic school and parish, is located in Addison and serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Driscoll Catholic High School was located in Addison before closing in 2009. DeVry University and Chamberlain College of Nursing also call Addison home. Addison also has an Early Learning Center for 3-5-year-old students in Pre-K.
Another public place in Addison for education is the Addison Public Library. It offers thousands of books to residents, as well as computer privileges and various educational, creative, athletic and technical skill classes.
Economy[edit]
Top employers[edit]
According to Addison's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[13] the top employers in the city were:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | United Parcel Service | 2,914 |
| 2 | The Pampered Chef | 788 |
| 3 | A-1 Air Compressor Corp | 700 |
| 4 | Dynamac Inc | 582 |
| 5 | Elmhurst Memorial Hospital | 504 |
| 6 | AIF Inc | 477 |
| 7 | Parts Town LLC | 275 |
| 8 | Men's Warehouse | 258 |
| 9 | Veritiv Operating Company | 250 |
| 10 | Option Care | 235 |
Government[edit]
Rich Veenstra is the Mayor of Addison. Other elected officials include Village Trustees Sam Nasti, Harry Theodore, Tom Hundley, Bill Lynch, Cathy Kluczny, Dawn O'Brien, and Village Clerk Lucille Zucchero. The town of Triggiano, Italy is the sister city of Addison.
Addison is located in Illinois's 8th congressional district which is currently represented by Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Schaumburg). In the Illinois Senate it is Representative by Don Harmon (D-Oak Park)[14] and Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park).[15] In the Illinois House of Representatives it is represented by Christine Winger (R-Wood Dale),[15] Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park).[15] and Kathleen Willis (D-Addison).[14]
Notable people[edit]
- Adam Amin, sportscaster with ESPN, was raised in Addison and is a graduate of Addison Trail High School.[16]
- Mark Anelli, former tight end for the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams.[17]
- Tim Breslin, professional hockey player. He played left wing for the Chicago Wolves.[18]
- Jim Ellison, founder of the legendary Power Pop band, Material Issue, along with Ted Ansani and Mike Zelenko.[19]
- Jamie Freveletti, author of the Covert-One series novels The Janus Reprisal and The Geneva Strategy.[20]
- Bobby Hull, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee. He lived in Addison from 1963 to 1971 while playing left wing for the Chicago Black Hawks.[21]
- Brett Hull, hall of fame professional hockey player. Son of Bobby Hull grew up in Addison from 1964 to 1971.
- George Ireland, men's basketball coach who led the Loyola Ramblers to win the 1963 NCAA championship. He died in Addison.[22]
- Kyle Kinane, stand-up comedian and actor (Those Who Can't, Love, @midnight). He was raised in Addison and is a graduate of Addison Trail High School.[23]
- Hubert J. Loftus, lawyer and politician[24]
- Tony Pasquesi, defensive lineman for the Chicago Cardinals from 1955 to 1957. He was a resident of Addison at the time of his death.[25]
- Rob Renzetti, animator and creator of My Life as a Teenage Robot. He was raised in Addison.[26]
- Mike Retondo, bassist for the Plain White T's.[27]
- Mark Rodenhauser, an American football player who played center for seven NFL teams from 1987 to 1999. He played football at Addison Trail High School.[28]
- Alexa Scimeca Knierim, pair skater and winner of the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championships with her then-fiancé Chris Knierim. She was raised in Addison and is a graduate of Addison Trail High School.[29]
- Rocco Sisto, actor best known for playing young Junior Soprano on The Sopranos.[30]
- Leon Spinks, boxer; World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association heavyweight world champion. He resided in Addison after his retirement from boxing.[31]
- Lina Trivedi, involved with creation of (Beanie Babies). She was raised in Addison where she lived for most of her school-age and young-adult life, and is a graduate of Addison Trail High School.[32]
- Lenae Williams, basketball player who played guard-forward for the Detroit Shock during the 2002 WNBA season.[33]
- Kathleen Willis, member of the Illinois House of Representatives. A resident of Addison, her district includes the eastern half of the city.[34][35]
References[edit]
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to:a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ 2000 United States Census Data
- ^ "Addison (village), Illinois". Retrieved February 23,2012.[permanent dead link]
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^ Jump up to:a b "Several Towns Named After Founders and Heroes". The Daily Herald. December 28, 1999. p. 220. Retrieved August 17,2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 2. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- ^ Grossman, James R. (2004). Grossman, James R.; Keatng, Ann Durkin; Reiff, Janice L. (eds.). Encyclopedia of Chicago. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
- ^ "White Sox Owners: It's Addison Or Adios". Chicago Tribune. July 9, 1986. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Village of Addison CAFR
- ^ Jump up to:a b "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 23" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to:a b c "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 23" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
- ^ "Adam Amin, From Addison Trail To ESPN". IHSA.org. September 17, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ McDill, Kent; San Francisco 'a nice fit' for Addison Trail product Anelli; 29 May 2002; Daily Herald; Mark Anelli had the strangest feeling he was going to get drafted by the San Francisco 49ers this spring ... After all, the 49ers clearly had shown the most interest in the former Addison Trail High School standout; accessed 20 July 2009
- ^ Thomas, Monifa (February 17, 2005). "Tim Breslin, 37, Chicago Wolves hockey player". Chicago Sun-Times – via HighBeam Research (subscription required). Archived from the original on March 13, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ Kurson, Ken (June 27, 1996). "Immaterial World: Ken Kurson Examines the Void Left by Jim Ellison's Death". Chicago: Newcity. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ Memmott, Carol (August 12, 2011). "Jamie Freveletti to continue Ludlum's Covert One series". USA Today. Archived from the original on September 14, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Yerak, Becky (September 20, 2008). "One Fine Day: Exploring Addison". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved March 11,2017.
- ^ Salituro, Joseph (September 19, 2001). "Loyola loses former coach George M. Ireland passes away at the age of 88". Loyola Phoenix. Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois. Archived from the original on April 13, 2003. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ Collins, Sarah (February 25, 2011). "Kyle Kinane: The Chicago ex-pat comedian on his stint in a punk band, not being a misanthrope, and growing up in Addison". The A.V. Club. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Hubert J. "Bud" Loftus, pg. 149
- ^ "Death Notice: Anthony L. "Tony" Pasquesi". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. August 25, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ Levy, David (September 23, 2011). "Animondays Interview: Rob Renzetti - Part I". Animondays. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ Arroyave, Luis (March 28, 2011). "Should they stay or should they go?". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved March 11,2017.
- ^ Mark Rodenhauser stats & bio; databasefootball.com; accessed 20 July 2009 Archived February 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Hersh, Philip (January 27, 2013). "Silver may be hollow for pair: Scimeca, Knierim likely to lose spot at worlds". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0803157/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
- ^ "Leon Spinks charged with drunken driving". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. February 20, 1992. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ Schumann, Brooke (February 2017). "Small Girl, Big Ideas". Inspire Magazine. 13 (10): 32–34. ISSN 1068-5413.
- ^ Merkin, Scott (April 21, 2002). "Serenity to Shock: Ex-Demon lands in Detroit". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=100&MemberID=2432
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 39" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
Further reading[edit]
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Staff (December 8, 1960). "Talk Annexing Oak Knoll Manor". Addison Register (clipping). p. 1. Retrieved July 26, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.