🌱 How a $2.2 billion I-355 rebuild could affect Addison drivers
Addison, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Addison! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $2.2 billion I-355 rebuild could affect Addison drivers
Also on today's calendar: Lucha Libre At The Edge 2 — Presented by Village of Bensenville & GALLI Lucha Libre and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the new employee hide from his boss? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What's in the Illinois Tollway's $26.5 billion construction program? (chicagotribune.com) — A massive 17-mile reconstruction of I-355 from I-55 to Army Trail Road in Addison is part of a new $26.5 billion Illinois Tollway plan that will raise tolls to fund work. Over 15 years, the program targets congested interchanges, aging bridges, and key stretches near O’Hare, with experts split on whether the higher costs are justified for everyday drivers. 
📸 Around Addison
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Upcoming Events in
Addison
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★ Featured events ★
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Lucha Libre At The Edge 2 — Presented by Village of Bensenville & GALLI Lucha Libre →
Edge Arena on John, 545 John St, Bensenville
5:45 pm
Sunday July 12
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Other local events
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Laser Basics: Engraved Cutting Board
Addison Public Library Sam's Lab
6:30 pm -
Lincoln Summer Library
Addison SD 4 Addison, IL 60101
9:00 am -
English Reading Circle
Addison Public Library Meeting Room 3
11:00 am -
Free Summer Lunch/ Almuerzo Gratis
Addison Public Library Meeting Room 1
11:30 am -
Activity Corner/Rincón de actividades
Addison Public Library Children's Services Department
12:30 pm -
Addison library book bike at red park
Addison SD 4 Addison, IL 60101
1:00 pm -
Library in the Parks/Biblioteca en los Parques
Addison Public Library Off-site
5:00 pm -
Freestyle Art
Addison Public Library Meeting Room 2
6:00 pm -
Veteran's Rally Point BBQ →
401 N Addison Rd, Addison
10:00 am -
Addison Township Blood Drive →
401 N Addison Rd, Addison
10:00 am
Monday July 6
Tuesday July 7
Tuesday July 14
Thursday July 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Volunteer Workday at the Nursery
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Blackwell
8:00 am -
Little Explorers
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
9:30 am -
House Tour: Farm Power
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
10:00 am -
OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
WOOD DALE SD 7 Wood Dale, IL 60191
1:00 pm
Monday July 6
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- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for (USA) Backroom Associate - Sam's Club in Addison. Apply here.
- Altorfer Inc posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving Specialist in Addison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Addison here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- PTS Corp General Manager in Itasca, IL (mlive.com)
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- Page 0 - Top Caregiver Jobs in River Forest, IL (care.com)
- America at 250: How Illinois helped shape American music, freedom and women's rights (myjournalcourier.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because good employees are hard to find (Thank you Pete C. for sending it in!)
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