Addison, Illinois

Addison, Illinois is a village located in DuPage County, Illinois, about 20 miles west of Chicago. The village is situated near the Illinois Tollway and Interstate 290, making it an attractive location for businesses and residents alike, with nearby cities including Elmhurst, Illinois, Villa Park, Illinois, and Lombard, Illinois. Addison is also close to O'Hare International Airport and Schaumburg, Illinois, providing easy access to United Airlines, American Airlines, and other major airlines. The village is home to several parks, including Addison Trail High School's athletic fields and the Village of Addison's Community Park, which features walking trails, a playground, and sports facilities.

Geography

Addison is located at 41°55′53″N 88°0′7″W, with a total area of 9.98 square miles, of which 9.77 square miles is land and 0.21 square miles is water, according to the United States Census Bureau. The village is bordered by Bloomingdale, Illinois to the north, Glendale Heights, Illinois to the west, Lombard, Illinois to the south, and Villa Park, Illinois to the east. Addison is also near the Salt Creek and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, which provide scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities, such as fishing and boating, similar to those found at Busse Woods and Ned Brown Forest Preserve. The village's geography is also influenced by its proximity to the Chicago Loop and the Illinois Medical District, which are connected by Metra's Union Pacific/West Line and Pace Bus routes.

History

The area now known as Addison was first settled in the 1800s, with the village being officially incorporated in 1884, during the presidency of Chester A. Arthur and the governorship of John M. Hamilton. The village was named after Addison, New York, the hometown of one of its early settlers, and was influenced by the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, which connected the village to Chicago and other major cities, including Aurora, Illinois, Joliet, Illinois, and Rockford, Illinois. Addison's history is also tied to the World's Columbian Exposition, which was held in Chicago in 1893 and featured exhibits from General Electric, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, and other major companies. The village's early growth was driven by its agricultural industry, with many farms producing crops such as corn and soybeans, which were transported to markets via the Illinois Central Railroad and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the population of Addison was 36,942, with a population density of 3,780.2 people per square mile, according to data from the United States Census Bureau and the American Community Survey. The village has a diverse population, with a mix of White Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic and Latino Americans, similar to the demographics of nearby cities such as Elgin, Illinois, Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Palatine, Illinois. The median household income in Addison is around $63,000, with a per capita income of around $25,000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Internal Revenue Service. The village is also home to a number of community organizations, including the Addison Chamber of Commerce and the Addison Park District, which provide services and support to residents and businesses.

Economy

Addison has a strong economy, with a mix of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, similar to the economies of nearby cities such as Schaumburg, Illinois, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and Downers Grove, Illinois. The village is home to a number of major employers, including United Parcel Service, FedEx, and McDonald's, as well as smaller businesses and startups, which are supported by organizations such as the Addison Economic Development Commission and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Addison is also located near the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, which is home to a number of major companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, and is connected to O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport by Pace Bus and Metra routes.

Education

Addison is served by Addison School District 4 and DuPage High School District 88, which operate several schools in the village, including Addison Trail High School and Winston Churchill Elementary School, which are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Illinois State Board of Education. The village is also home to a number of private schools, including St. Philip the Apostle School and Addison Lutheran School, which are affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Addison is located near several colleges and universities, including College of DuPage, Elmhurst College, and Wheaton College, which offer a range of academic programs and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Infrastructure

Addison has a well-developed infrastructure, with a number of major roads and highways passing through the village, including Interstate 290 and the Illinois Tollway, which provide easy access to Chicago and other nearby cities, such as Oak Brook, Illinois, Lisle, Illinois, and Naperville, Illinois. The village is also served by Pace Bus and Metra's Union Pacific/West Line, which provide public transportation to nearby cities and suburbs, including Aurora, Illinois, Joliet, Illinois, and Rockford, Illinois. Addison is home to a number of community facilities, including the Addison Village Hall and the Addison Public Library, which are supported by the Addison Park District and the DuPage County Government. The village is also located near several major hospitals, including Loyola University Medical Center and Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, which are affiliated with the Loyola University Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago.