The Dixon Police Department is taking part in the Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back that is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice – Drug Enforcement Administration. The Department will be a drop-off point for the turn-in of medications. The program…
THE CITY OF DIXON WATER DEPARTMENT WILL BE FLUSHING HYDRANTS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 THRU SEPTEMBER 23, 2016. THE FLUSHING SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: MONDAY – SOUTH OF ROCK RIVER AND EAST OF GALENA AVENUE TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY – SOUTH…
Dixon Police were called to a hostage situation at 805 West 3rd Street in Dixon yesterday morning at 11:34 a.m. The 911 caller reported that a male subject had a female held hostage at knife point. The male subject, who…
Dixon Police Officers were called to 805 West 3rd Street at 11:34 a.m. this morning for a report of a hostage situation. A female called 911 and reported a male subject had his girlfriend held hostage at knife point. Officers…
ComEd intends to perform vegetation management (tree trimming) activities in Dixon during the month of September 2016. ComEd will notify any affected customers and property owners with: a statement of the vegetation activities planned a website and toll free telephone…
PRESS RELEASE: AUGUST 19, 2016 Republic Services, in cooperation with the City of Dixon, will be picking up flood/water damaged materials in Dixon the week of August 22, 2016. Pick-up will be on residents normal pick-up day. All items must…
Republic Services is the City of Dixon’s Garbage and Recycling pick-up service. Please review the guidelines for garbage, recycling, and yardwaste. Garbage All garbage should be curbside by 6:00 a.m. Any plastic or paper bag is permitted…
The Public Safety Building is 10 years old. Join the Dixon Police and Fire Department at a Cookout on August 6, 2016 from 6pm to 11pm located in the parking lot next to the Public Safety Building. There will be…
Police and Fire Commission Adopts new rules at May 26th meeting: Dixon Police to Create Lateral Transfer Hiring List. The City of Dixon Police and Fire Commission met last Thursday to elect new officers and adopt a revisions to…
June through August ComEd will be working in our city to trim trees that may interfere with power lines. Trees and branches that interfere with power lines can create safety hazards and cause power outages. Preventative tree maintenance helps avoid power…
The Dixon Police Department is currently investigating several thefts of power tools that took place in the early part of May. The suspect(s) forced entry into enclosed equipment trailers and vehicles throughout town, taking thousands of dollars worth of items,…
The Dixon Police Department would like to ask the help of the public in identifying a subject and to warn area businesses of counterfeit bills being passed. On May 6th, 2016 at approximately 7:42 PM, the Dixon Police Department was…
Friday, April 22, 2016, at 7:30am the Street Division of the Public Works Department will close 4th Ave. between Long St. and Center St. to repair a collapsed storm sewer. Detours will be set-up on Long St. and Center St.
On 04/13/16 at 9:30 p.m., the Dixon Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of North Galena Avenue and Everett Street for an accident involving a vehicle and a bicyclist. Officers arrived and learned that Dennis Miller, 43 years of…
The Dixon Police Department is requesting assistance from anyone who may have information regarding a personal injury accident that occurred on 04/13/16 at approximately 9:30 PM. The accident occurred at the intersection of North Galena Avenue and West Everett Street. …
The Dixon Police Department is currently investigating multiple complaints of Criminal Damage to motor vehicles as well as Burglary to Motor Vehicles in the Dixon area. Reports from concerned citizens in regards to suspicious individuals entering and damaging vehicles have…
The Dixon Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in regards to vandalism that occurred to numerous vehicles on the southwest side of Dixon. In the late evening hours of March 26th or the earlier morning hours of March…
The Dixon Police Department would like to remind citizens that…
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requires every water supplier to develop and implement a comprehensive Cross Connection Control Program for the elimination of existing and prevention of future cross connections. These regulations have been established to protect our drinking water systems. A requirement…
The Dixon Police Department is asking the public for assistance regarding a Retail Theft that occurred at Walmart on January 2nd, 2016. On January 2nd, 2016 at approximately 5:05 PM, Walmart Asset Protection team made a report of two white…
On February 19th, 2016 officers from the Dixon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event is…
A Thriving Community of 16,000 in Northwest Illinois Located along the scenic Rock River in northwestern Illinois, Dixon is a thriving community of 16,000, and serves as the county seat of Lee County. At the hub of four major highways…
The Dixon Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying three suspects who entered Razor Replay located at 955 North Galena Avenue on 12/29/15 at approximately 7:45pm and stole a large number of cellular telephones from the business. The theft…
Over the past week, the Dixon Police Department has responded to a number of car burglaries on the southwest side of town. In all of the reported calls, the vehicles were not locked. On Sunday morning, 12/27, there was a…
DIXON, Ill. — Chief Danny Langloss, along with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department announce that the two counties will host a Law Enforcement Opioid Summit to formulate proactive community strategies to tackle the heroin…
This Friday, December 18th, Secure Recycling Services will be hosting a recycling drop off event for Lee County Residents from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. There is no charge for this recycling drop off. SRS is located at 629 Palmyra Road, Dixon,…
Seventh street is now open to traffic. …
Notice! Unless you “opt out”, residents of the City of Dixon have already enrolled in the city’s electrical aggregation program through Mid American. There are currently other “companies” going door to door attempting to convince residents to “switch” to another…
Public Open House: City of Dixon The City of Dixon is pleased to announce an opportunity for the community to learn about Brownfields Revitalization and discuss opportunities that may be available in the Dixon area. A “brownfield site” means real…
DIXON, Ill. — In its first two months, The Lee County Safe Passage Initiative has placed 25 willing and ready participants into addiction recovery centers around Illinois and the nation. “This is a new day for law enforcement,” said Dixon Police Chief…
