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Addison Wright

@addisonwright.bsky.social
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Aurora city government reporter for the Beacon-News and Chicago Tribune. Previously Daily Southtown. Covered state politics in Springfield. Lived in AVL, NC. From Nashville, TN.

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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
What’s going on in the Chicago Southland? A few updates. 1. ICE agents are back in Chicago Heights, detained a man. 2. Heavy storms led to evacuations, roofs blown off In Hickory Hills, Palos. 4. Data center discussions in Robbins. 5. Schools divided on state cell phone ban.
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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
I’m deeply humbled to recieve three first place awards from the Illinois Press Association this year! Awarded categories were news reporting, localized national story and feature writing. Proud to be a part of the hard working Tribune team! www.illinoispress.org/Portals/1/IP...
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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Southwest suburban school district faces controversy over multiyear attempt to add Arabic language curriculum. Story by @angieleventis.bsky.social and @addisonwright.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/03/s...
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Southwest suburban school district faces controversy over multiyear attempt to add Arabic language curriculum
The area’s Arab and Muslim communities endured a painful past of discrimination, backlash and marginalization.
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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I am so honored to recieve this national award alongside incredible Tribune journalists who continue pushing me to a higher standard of accountability journalism. So many amazing Tribune stories recognized! www.linkedin.com/posts/addiso...
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2026 National Headliner Awards winners announced | Addison Wright
I am beyond honored to work alongside some of my journalism heroes. This team's fair, methodical approach and deep political knowledge pushed me to a higher standard of accountability reporting.
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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
New owners of MetroSouth Hospital to propose data center after six years of failed attempts to develop it. Blue Island leaders cautious, state rep. Bob Rita opposes it. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/24/m...
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New owners of MetroSouth Hospital to propose data center, Blue Island leaders cautious
Owners of the shuttered MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island would like to demolish the building and build a data center there.
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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Unfounded bomb threat against Pope Leo’s brother comes days after social media fued between the Vatican and White House. Local police are investigating, and I’ll continue updating the story linked in the post below today.
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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Records obtained by the Southtown show an officer reported a man to DHS. That man was detained 13 days later. Some advocates say the officer violated the Illinois Trust Act. Others say this shows a loophole in the law. If you know how to reach the detained man, please let me know.
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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Sad news today. Dan Davis, man missing from 115 Bourbon Street since November, found dead. Report confirmed by police. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/10/d...
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Daniel Davis, man missing from 115 Bourbon Street, found dead
Daniel Davis, a Mount Greenwood man who has been missing since late November, was found dead Monday in Blue Island Monday.
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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
A long awaited trial between the State and two gun store owners begins tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Will County courthouse, but the state dropped two charges today, on the trial’s eve. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/17/k...
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State drops two charges against Kee gun store owners on eve of trial
Will County prosecutors dismissed theft by deception and burglary charges against Jeffery Regnier and Greta Keranen as trial begins.
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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Head Start groups sue Trump administration over efforts to 'dismantle' early childhood development program www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/29/h... Thanks for the help @mollymorrow.bsky.social !
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Head Start groups sue Trump administration over efforts to ‘dismantle’ early childhood development program
A coalition of Head Start groups has sued the Trump administration over what they say is an effort to dismantle the early childhood development program.
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Adriana Pérez @adrianaperez.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
After 10+ years of negotiations and failed efforts to reduce plastic use, Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to prohibit large retailers from offering single-use plastic bags and ban the use of foam containers in the state. From @addisonwright.bsky.social for @chicagotribune.com:
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After years of negotiations, state lawmakers consider measures to phase out plastic bags, foam food containers
Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal containers.
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Addison Wright @addisonwright.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Phones in classrooms, what do you think? Enjoyed working with @mollymorrow.bsky.social on this.
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John Chase @johnchase.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
This proposal revives a decades-old debate on cellphones in schools. While some worry about security, others see phones as a major source of distraction. @addisonwright.bsky.social and @mollymorrow.bsky.social have the story: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/17/g...
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Gov. JB Pritzker wants phones out of the classroom. Not everyone agrees.
Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing a measure to take phones out of classrooms, but some argue that they serve a purpose.
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