Addison, Illinois

About Addison

Addison is a thriving city in northeastern Illinois counting 35,728 people who proudly call it home.

Addison holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 9.83 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,635 residents per square mile.

📰 Addison News Today

• SWAT response at apartment building ends with people in custody in Addison, Illinois CBS News · Jun 14
• 328 S Yale Ave, Addison, IL 60101 Realtor.com · Jul 29
• Romanucci & Blandin files civil lawsuit against Addison, Illinois ice cream shop and owner for secretly videotaping eleven teenage girls in bathroom while they were working Romanucci & Blandin, LLC · Oct 23
• Addison police investigation, today: At least 1 in custody amid SWAT investigation at 300-Block of North State Street Sunday ABC7 Chicago · Jun 14
• David Janssen Obituary (1953 - 2026-05-19) - Addison, IL - Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Sun-Times · May 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Addison Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Addison — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 35,728.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Addison

• Bok Choy — japanese
• La Hacienda De Los Fernandez — mexican
• Shoeless Joe's Ale House & Grille — burger
• Zaza's Italian Steak House — steak house
• DeMarco's Restaurant — italian
• Famous Dave's — barbecue
• Giordano's Pizzeria — pizza
• IHOP — breakfast
• Salsa Grill — mexican
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Addison Historical Museum · Museum
• Lazer X of Addison · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Addison

• Fullerton Park Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Army Trail Nature Center · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Byron Park reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Cherokee Park reviews ★
• Community Park reviews ★
• Farmwood Park reviews ★
• Friendship Plaza reviews ★
• Green Meadow Park reviews ★
• Green Oaks Park reviews ★
• Highview Park reviews ★
• Kenroy Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Addison

• Addison Early Learning Center
• Addison Trail High School
• Ardmore Elem School
• Army Trail Elem School
• DuPage Alop
• Fullerton Elem School
• Indian Trail Jr High School
• Lake Park Elem School
• Lincoln Elem School
• Partners for Success-Old Mill Sch
• Stone Elem School
• Technology Center of DuPage
• Wesley Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Addison

🏘️ Nearby Communities