The Dixon Municipal Airport has gone through great transformation within the past year and people are noticing. An anonymous donor has promised to match up to $10,000 in donations for SVCC Aviation Program scholarships received by December 15, 2018. It…
NEWS RELEASE The Dixon Police Department would like to remind the citizens of Dixon of the ordinance for Even/Odd Parking Rules for Snow Removal. This procedure will be in effect from the time we reach 2 inches of snow until…
The last year has flown by and there are many accomplishments to be proud of in the City of Dixon. After being appointed City Manager, the City Council established 5 primary goals: (1) Infrastructure, (2) Economic Development, (3) Public Safety,…
“Water Meter Project on Track: Langloss apologizes for misinformation. City is nowhere near considering shutting off anyone’s water.” The City of Dixon water meter project is on track and going well. To kick off the new water meter installation, UMI…
The City of Dixon is at the ICSC Chicago Dealing Making Conference. Here is our information: Land Available For Sale I-88 Land Available for Development 320 Acres Available…
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK August 29, 2018 It is time for the circulation of petitions for the 2019 Consolidated Elections. Since the City of Dixon is a non-partisan municipality, the City residents running for office…
CITY OF DIXON PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, August 20, 2018 The Union Pacific Railroad will be closing the Depot Ave. railroad crossing to perform rehabilitation of the tracks. The closure will begin on Monday, August 27th and the crossing is scheduled to…
Shortly after 10 a.m. yesterday morning, Governor Bruce Rauner signed SB 3023 into law. SB 3023, titled the Community Law-Enforcement for Deflection and Substance Abuse Treatment, is a historic bill aimed at combating the Opioid epidemic. SB…
Water Meter Information The City of Dixon is replacing all residential and commercial water meters with Sensus iPERL water meters.The new iPERL meters will allow the City to install Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) that will provide better customer service, reduced operational…
08/07/18 UPDATE: ARRESTED The Dixon Police Department is asking the public for assistance locating a subject who is wanted reference a drug investigation. On June 18, 2018, officers from the Dixon Police Department executed a search warrant in the 1000…
An anonymous donor has pledged up to $200,000.00 to create a new splash pad park in Dixon. The donor is interested in creating a facility similar to Splash Cannon Spray Park in Oregon, and has asked that the new splash…
The City of Dixon has released street resurfacing plans for this summer as well as preliminary plans for summer 2019. In addition to the scheduled roadway work, select curb and sidewalk improvements will also be made, including the installation of…
The Dixon Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in regards to an accident which occurred at Bunny’s Bait Shop located at 1024 East River Road. On 05/01/18 at approximately 6:52pm, an unknown individual entered the business parking driving…
Moxie Solar Illinois LLC, in partnership with the City of Dixon, Lee County, Small Business Development Center of Dixon, Lee County Industrial Development Association, and Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street, is proud to announce the opening…
Dixon City Clerk and Human Resources Manager Becky Fredericks has been appointed by City Manager Danny Langloss to serve as the next Dixon Finance Director. Fredericks will replace Paula Meyer who recently won the Lee County Treasurer…
February 2018 Lincoln Sharp: 4 Under 40 Award Recipient Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street (DCCMS) hosted the Best of Dixon Awards Night on Friday, February 9, 2018. This was a night focused on people who go above and…
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 A major snowfall event has been predicted for later tonight and tomorrow morning with snowfall amounts ranging from 6 to 11 inches. Jim Canterbury, our Streets Manager, has given four ways citizens…
The City of Dixon would like to remind citizens of the Even/Odd parking procedure. This procedure was adopted by the City Council in 2011. This ordinance is in effect when there is more than 2 inches of snow on the…
“This is an exciting time for Dixon,” states Matt Heckman, Public Works Director and Assistant City Manager. He presented a streets program to the City Council at the February 5, 2018 Monday night council meeting. This upcoming…
WATER USE SURVEY – January 2018 DIXON – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires every water supplier to develop and implement a comprehensive cross connection control program for the elimination of existing cross connections and prevention or protection from all future…
CITY OF DIXON PRESS RELEASE January 4, 2018 “Dixon to Host Job Application Workshop” In an attempt to better diversify their workforce, the City of Dixon is closely examining the make-up of their team of City employees. Since stepping into…
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Citizens will be receiving a notification from Republic Services regarding new services that will be coming soon. Republic Services will soon be delivering one 95 gallon container for waste and one 95 gallon container for recyclling to each…
Press Release November 9, 2017 “Dixon Detective Sergeant Steve Howell named Dixon Police Chief” Dixon Police Department Detective Sergeant Steven C. Howell, Jr. has been appointed…
Press Release November 2, 2017 “Advisory Committee Selected for Police Chief Hiring Process” An advisory committee of city leaders, distinguished police chiefs, and other key stakeholders has been created to assist the City Council and City Manager Danny Langloss in…
The Dixon Police Department announces the Trick-or-Treat times for children this Halloween Season will be on Tuesday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Department will have additional personnel working throughout the evening to assist and monitor the…
The Dixon Police Department announces the Trick-or-Treat times for children this Halloween Season will be on Tuesday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Department will have additional personnel working throughout the evening to assist and monitor the…
The Water Department has repaired a leaky hydrant on Lincoln Way. The crew excavated the area around the hydrant. The crew then set-up a pump to remove water from around the hydrant. …
The Knights of Columbus will participate in a Tootsie Roll Drive Friday, September 15, 2017 and Saturday, September 16, 2017. The proceeds from this fundraiser fund programs for the mentally handicapped. The Knights of the Columbus will be visible throughout…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 Dixon, IL – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, a lane closure will be installed in Lee County on IL 2 from Palmyra Road to 4th Avenue in Dixon. One…
There is a new electricity scam that is becoming more frequent. It was quite sophisticated, coupled with a sense of urgency. A client’s facility manager received a phone call from someone saying they were from ComEd. They were informed that…
