Dixon News

Patti Davis, Ronald Reagan's daughter, recently speculated on where her father might stand on same-sex marriage.

The last days of Nelson School are upon us. An open house at the gym from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday will give current and former Nelson School families, students and staff a chance to visit the school before it closes later this month.

DIXON – The Riverfront Commission expects to spend all $360 of its budgeted contingency money – and then some – on flood damage, Chairman Larry Reed said Tuesday.

The recreational center, equipped with six pool tables, Laser Tag, a jukebox, a claw machine and assorted video games, tabbed itself as a safe haven for them.

DIXON – A 20-year-old Dixon man charged with criminal sex abuse of a 16-year-old girl is free on bond awaiting a June 5 court hearing.

DIXON – A Steward man who police say twice broke into his ex-girlfriend's house, once beating her up, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of home invasion, the most serious of the seven charges he faces.

Chubbs is a handsome 11-year-old male shorthair tabby available for adoption at Granny Rose Animal Shelter in Dixon.

Riley, a 6-footer, averaged 19.3 points per game last season for Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Ill.

B.J. Fenwick of the Rock River Valley Bicycle Club speaks at Monday's dedication about making Dixon a more bike-friendly town.

DIXON – Charles Neal “Scottie” Cox, 78, of Dixon, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Dixon.

Illinois State University Athletic Director Gary Friedman unexpectedly resigned Monday with three years left on his contract, saying the job wasn't a good fit for him.

DIXON – About a decade ago, an advisory committee in Ottawa wanted to do away with the commission form of government and hire an administrator.

"Old-fashioned things," the Glen Ellyn woman says, like her dad organizing family camping trips, playing songs on the organ and singing in his distinct Irish tenor.

Firefighters use Dixon and Sterling fire department's ladder trucks to access windows at Washington Elementary School in Dixon during joint training exercises Saturday.

DIXON – Statements made to police by an Aurora man accused of sexually abusing two girls should be thrown out because he wasn't read his rights and because he lacked the mental ability to understand the meaning of the interview, his attorney says.

MURDER/CHILD BATTERY CASE: Tiffany D. Fassler , 37, of Dixon; charged with first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated battery of a child.

DIXON – Three vehicles – the last of former Comptroller Rita Crundwell's tangible assets – were auctioned this week for a total of $35,900. A 2005 Chevrolet Silverado sold for $15,100, a 2003 Pace American trailer sold for $11,800, and a 2004 Jeep Liberty – which Crundwell was seen driving around Dixon after her arrest ... (more)

DIXON – Cobblestone 51 likely will be open by Wednesday at 117 N. Galena Ave., the former Little Angelo's site, owner Josh Burkhalter said.

Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, voted with many of his fellow Senate Republicans this week against a pension bill sponsored by Democratic Senate President John Cullerton of Chicago.

DIXON – The next hearing on the city's suit against Fifth Third Bank and its auditors, filed after former comptroller Rita Crundwell's theft of nearly $54 million in city funds, was set Thursday for July 16.