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Police News
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 00:00 |
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The Dixon Police Department will be accepting open bids on a green 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 with 61,900 miles. The vehicle is in good mechanical shape and runs well. The undercarriage has fairly extensive rust damage with the driver's side floorboard being rusted through. The air conditioning in the vehicle is not working properly either.
Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14th and can be made at the Dixon Police Department, located at 220 South Hennepin Avenue. Bid raises must also be done in $50.00 increments.
The vehicle is available for inspection by appointment and can be viewed in the parking lot of the Dixon Public Safety Building. If there are any questions regarding the vehicle, please contact Lieutenant Clay Whelan at 815-288-6098.
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5 Juveniles Arrested for Tresspassing at Dollar General Store |
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Police News
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010 12:29 |
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The Dixon Police Department would like to announce the arrests of five juveniles in the early morning hours of August 24, 2010. Officers were contacted by a passerby who advised that they had observed a subject on the roof of the Dollar General Store located at 520 West Third Street. The responding officers subsequently located five subjects on the roof of the building.
Taken into custody were; a 17 year old male for Criminal Trespass, Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a 17 year old male for Criminal Trespass, Consumption of Alcohol, Possession of Alcohol, and Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer, a 16 year old male for Criminal Trespass, Consumption of Alcohol, Possession of Alcohol, Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, and Curfew, a 16 year old male for Criminal Trespass, Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, and Curfew, and a 14 year old male for Criminal Trespass, Consumption of Alcohol, Possession of Alcohol, Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, and Curfew, and a 14 year old for Criminal Trespass and Curfew.
Chief Langloss would like to remind citizens to contact the Dixon Police Department at 815-288-4411 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228-4488) with information about any illegal activity. Citizens can to the Dixon Police Department website at www.dixonil.com/police. |
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Assistance Needed in Church Thefts |
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Police News
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Sunday, 22 August 2010 07:48 |
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The Dixon Police Department is requesting the assistance from the members of the community in regards to three thefts that occurred from three separate churches in downtown Dixon on 08/14/10. The thefts occurred during normal service hours, and the churches include the First Christian Church, First United Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church. During one of the thefts, an employee of one of the churches observed a white male in his mid 20's, being approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, having a pointy nose, and wearing a dark hat attending the service. The employee indicated that the subject had not been observed in the church in the past. Anyone with information regarding the thefts is asked to contact the Dixon Police Department. Also, members of the area churches are asked to remain observant and report any suspicious activity or individual(s). Chief Langloss would like to remind citizens to contact the Dixon Police Department at 815-288-4411 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228-4488) with information about any illegal activity. |
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Tourism News
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Thursday, 05 August 2010 13:11 |
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Schedule of events for REAGAN TRAIL DAYS August 10 - 15.
Tuesday August 10 - Evening in the President's Shadow - Wine Tasting
The wine tasting will be from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Reagan Memorial Park, 816 S. Hennepin Ave, next to the Reagan Boyhood Home.
Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and finger foods available. Must be 21 and older to attend. Tickets after Aug 2 and at the event $25.
Wednesday, August 11 - Ice Cream Social on the Riverfront
Ice cream provided by Culver's from 6 - 8 p.m. with music by TBA.
Thursday, August 12 - Community Picnic at Lowell Park
Pork Chop cookout provided by Oliver's Corner Market and Memory Walk Volunteers from 5 - 7 p.m.
Free pontoon boat rides and Archery demonstrations -- Big Horn Archery from 5 p.m. until dusk.
Mid-Way Drive-in Theatre Movie
Showing of the Reagan movie The Killers, including a 50s news reel. Entrance fee of 50 cents. Show begins at dusk.
Friday, August 13 - Ronald Reagan Gala at Timber Creek Golf Club
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with coctails and music by the Ronald Reagan Centennial Jazz Quartet. Dinner follow at 7 p.m. with presentations beginning at 8 p.m., music and dancing continue at 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 14 - Downtown Festival
Downtown sidewalk sales, food, games, music and much more. Reagan sites are open throughut the day.
Pancake Breakfast - First Christian Church 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Trolley Rides(start at the riverfront) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jelly Belly contests/Games/Music on the Riverfront 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Duck Races on the Rock River - 10 a.m.
Fireman's Water Fights on the Riverfront 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Horse Parade from memorial Pool Park - 3 p.m. Arrives downtown at 4 p.m.
Coverfest at Town Square Center - 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. for information on tickets call 815-288-2308
Second Saturday Art Happenings throughout dpwntown Dixon 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 15
Annual Ronald Reagan Heritage Bike Ride
The ride will start and end at Reagan's hometown of Dixon at Page Park, Moer information is available at www.rrvbc.net or call 815-288-1079.
V J DAY CELEBRATION
On the riverfront from Noon - 10 p.m.
Music, Food, Veterans Ceremonies
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9th "Second Saturdays" art walk coming August 14 |
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Arts & Culture News
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 15:57 |
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Be sure to LIKE "Second Saturdays" on Facebook and then you'll be kept up-to-date on all the venues and they book!
DIXON – The Crystal Cork Art Quarterly presents its nineth quarterly show including it's first installation artwork, "Attitudes- Feeling the Breeze", a series of handmade paper sculptures by sculptor, Dawn Wohlford-Metallo. Opening reception is Saturday, August 14, 6 – 8 p.m. at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 West First Street, Dixon, IL, Free. 815-285-3496. The show runs August 7, 2010 – October 31, 2010.
Sculptural paper artist Dawn Wohlford-Metallo has created a special installation for the quarterly designed for and installed on the ceiling of The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe. She visited the gallery over a year ago to get a feel for what she could design for the space.
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Dixon Water Rates and Water Quality Information |
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Public Works News
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 10:16 |
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For information on the City of Dixon's Water Rates and Water Quality, please click here. |
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3rd "Second Saturdays" event being held May 8 |
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Arts & Culture News
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Sunday, 02 May 2010 08:38 |
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DIXON – Downtown Dixon organizations will host the 3rd Second Saturdays Art Happenings. Second Saturdays in April was even bigger than the first. In April, Distinctive Gardens sponsored a community photography contest, “Second Saturdays Snap-a-Thon” in which people were invited to snap shots of April’s Second Saturdays festivities and upload their favorite to the Second Saturdays Facebook page. The public voted for People’s Choice using Facebook’s “like” button. April’s Second Saturdays “Snap-a-Thon” winner was Patricia Barrile of Dixon who won a gift certificate to Distinctive Gardens after she snapped a shot of John DeLong during a quick break from his painting demonstration.
CLICK on ANY IMAGE in article for small slide show!
- Follow SECOND-SATURDAYS on Facebook. Click here and then "like."
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Dixon's 2nd Annual Rock River Catfish Tournament |
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Tourism News
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Monday, 26 April 2010 11:46 |
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The Cabela KingKat Catfish Tournament will be held on June 11th and 12th. The tournament is made possible by the financial support of Dixon Tourism and Kodiak Outdoor Sports.
The Rock River is going to come alive with boaters and onlookers the second week end in June when Dixon hosts their second annual Cabela's King Kat Tournament. After a great nights sleep, Saturday morning begins with everyone ready to hit the Rock River by 6 am to compete for the biggest and best catfish. By midafternoon tournament participants will leave the Rock River to bring in their live catch for a weigh in and hopefully, a prize. After the close of the tournament, the evening fun begins.
Applications are available at the Dixon Welcome Center and Kodiak Sports , sponsors for the event and at merchants throughout Dixon.
Schedule of events:
June 11, 2010 - Friday arrive and settle in - Call the Dixon Welcome Center for dining choices at 815-284-3496. Kodiak Sports will have sign-ups available and host seminars.
Contact Dave Rodebaugh at 815-284-3075 for details or visit www.kingkatusa.com or www.discoverdixon.com for applications.
June 12, 2010 - Cabela's KingKat tournament with entertainment following in the Bean Blossom Parking lot. on River Road downtown Dixon from 6 pm sponsored by Dixon Tourism. Admission is $5 per person. The Dixon Lions Club will be holding their 50/50 drawing to benefit local projects. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Entertainment will be provided by "Rocksters" band beginning at 8:30 pm.
Kids events will take place at Page Park. Visit our website www.discoverdixon.com for further information on events scheduled this weekend.
Other details will be announced as they become available.
For more information visit www.kingkatusa.com, www.catfishacademy.com, or www.discoverdixon.com
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Reagan Way Reconstruction - Informational Meeting |
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Public Works News
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Wednesday, 24 March 2010 14:17 |
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The City of Dixon will be hosting an informational meeting for anyone interested in the Hennepin Avenue (Reagan Way) Reconstruction Project. The Meeting will be held in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers located at Dixon City Hall, 121 W. 2nd Street, Dixon on Monday, April 7th at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting will present the scope of the project including the Traffic Control Plan that will be implemented during construction. The first phase of the Traffic Control will be installed on Monday, April 19th and construction will begin on Wednesday, April 21st. The project is expected to be complete by the end of September.
This project includes road improvements from River Street to 2nd Street consisting of pavement, sidewalk, and curb and gutter replacement, along with drainage improvements. This project also includes lighting upgrades on Hennepin Avenue from River Street to 3rd Street.
Northwest Illinois Construction Company from Rock Falls, Illinois is the contractor for this $842,042.40 project. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Surface Transportation Urban (STU) funding will be used.
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Hennepin & 1st - Flashing Signals |
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Public Works News
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 00:00 |
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The City of Dixon is pleased to announce that the reconstruction of Hennepin Avenue (Reagan Way) from Third Street to River Street will be starting later this spring.
In preparation for this project, the traffic signals at Hennepin Avenue and West First Street will be flashing red in all directions beginning on Tuesday, March 16th. With all signals flashing red, the traveling public shall treat the intersection as a 4-WAY STOP.
After the reconstruction project is complete later this summer, the intersection will remain a 4-WAY STOP with Stop Signs as the traffic signals will be removed during construction. Please use caution when traveling in this area with this change in traffic control.
Please note: Information regarding the schedule of the reconstruction project will released in the near future.
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