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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
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Raynor ceremoniously raises giant American flag above Dixon facility
May 23—DIXON — Raynor Garage Doors raised a giant American flag above its Corporate Drive location in Dixon on Thursday to honor the values it represents. "What a beautiful symbol of patriotism," Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes said at the event. "We are gathered [here today] to show respect for the flag and the values it represents." ExpandAutoplay Image 1 of 5 Raynor Garage Doors raised a giant American flag — along with four others representing Dixon, Illinois, Local 790 carpenters union and Raynor — during a ceremony celebrating patriotism at 200 E Corporate Drive in Dixon, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Payton Felix) The 96-pound flag was lifted 165 feet in the air above the Raynor facility at 200 E. Corporate Drive in Dixon. It was raised by 11 U.S. veterans who also are part of the Raynor team. Smaller flags, including those of the city of Dixon, the Local 790 carpenters union and Raynor, also were hoisted to surround the larger flag. "We're proud of our heritage and the values that guide us," Raynor Vice President of Strategic Marketing Brittany Shannon said. "This ceremony and beautiful flag honor our country, our team, our families and our deep gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy."
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
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Dixon council inks agreement with OSF Saint Katharine that allows enrollment in drug discount program
May 20—DIXON — The Dixon City Council on Monday, May 19, approved an agreement with OSF HealthCare marking its commitment to providing care to low-income and uninsured patients. The memorandum of understanding is basically a formality because OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center, a non-profit and a Catholic health system, as part of its policy already provides care to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay. It's really intended to fulfill a prerequisite for the hospital to participate in a federal assistance program that provides drug discounts to hospitals and clinics that qualify, Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes said. The 340B Drug Discount Program, authorized under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act, provides significant discounts on outpatient drugs for certain safety-net health care providers, primarily those that serve a higher number of low-income and uninsured patients, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration website. In Lee County, the median household income is about $68,459 a year compared to about $80,306 a year across Illinois. About 11.7% of people in Lee County are living in poverty, which is nearly equal to the estimated 11.6% statewide, according to the U.S. Census 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. That data also estimates that 3.6% of people in Lee County do not have health care coverage, which is less than the estimated 6.2% for all of Illinois. The agreement "does not create any substantive legal requirements on the part of the city," City Attorney Rob LeSage told the council, adding that the agreement doesn't impose any cost or liability requirements on the city. "We're just making that statement that we have an understanding with them and that we're supporting the fact that they are providing services to an above-average lower-income or Medicaid clientele," Hughes said. OSF Saint Katharine is "effectively doing these things already, and by memorializing this in this standard form of wave the magic wand, and now they are eligible to receive pharmaceuticals at a lower cost," LeSage said. "This agreement marks a significant milestone in our continuing efforts to improve healthcare access and affordability for the communities we serve," OSF Saint Katharine President Jackie Kernan said. "By participating in this program, we can extend our resources, making sure that our patients receive the medications they need at a lower cost. We thank the city of Dixon for their partnership and shared vision in making this initiative possible."
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
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Construction of Dixon's $12M pedestrian bridge, Project Rock, kicks off with celebration
Apr. 8—DIXON — The city of Dixon on Tuesday announced the start of its multi-million dollar project that will build a pedestrian bridge over the Rock River at the band shell in Page Park. The $12 million development known as Project Rock will extend the multi-use path that runs west of Heritage Crossing with a pedestrian bridge over the Rock River using the old Illinois Central Railroad piers, construct an additional 2.8 miles of multi-use path and resurface just less than a mile of Page Drive, which is maintained by the Dixon Park District. ExpandAutoplay Image 1 of 12 Dixon mayor Glen Hughes heaps praise on some of the visionaries who helped get Project Rock to this phase during a speech Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The building of a pedestrian bridge and path extension is underway at Page Park in Dixon. (Alex T. Paschal) At Tuesday's event, Mayor Glen Hughes, Illinois Secretary of Transportation Gia Biagi, IDOT District 2 Local Roads Engineer Shawn Ortgiesen and state Sen. Li Arellano's chief of staff, Nancy Naylor, spoke about how impactful the completed project will be on the community. The rock in Project Rock represents the river, but it also stands for "revitalizing opportunities for our community and kids. It is a transformational amenity," Hughes said. It is an "anchor project of public safety and economic development" that will greatly improve quality of life, Naylor said. Part of the project is constructing new parking and new curb for Page Drive. The multi-use path will connect to the existing pathways on the other side of the river while also running through Page Park and connecting to park district facilities and Dixon High School. It's intended to increase walkability in Dixon by acting as another mode of transportation for residents, Ortgiesen said. It's planned to be completed in June 2026, which is months ahead of the originally projected date of December 2026, Hughes said in an interview with Shaw Local. The majority of the project is funded by an $11.9 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program. So far, the Dixon City Council contributed $895,000 in local funds as part of the grant requirements, according to a resolution approved by the council Aug. 5, 2024. "This project is just one example of what we're trying to do all across the state," Biagi said as she referred to the Rebuild grants. Its completion will close out the city's riverfront development master plan, which began in 1998. The plan includes four projects: the construction of Heritage Crossing, completed in 2009; the installation of a multi-use path that extends east along River Road from Galena Avenue to Route 2, also completed in 2009; the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program multi-use path that runs west along the Rock River, completed in July 2024; and finally Project Rock. "This is a real team project," Hughes said. The city has partnered with the Dixon Park District, the Illinois Department of Transportation and worked with Dixon High School to turn the project into a reality. The speakers also singled out Larry Reed of Dixon as instrumental in its creation. Reed, who died in May 2024, was appointed to the Dixon Riverfront Commission in 1998 and was at the forefront of developing the riverfront master plan in 2002.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
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Dixon converting old rail bridge into new bike and pedestrian path over Rock River
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Dixon has begun construction of a $14 million bike and pedestrian bridge over the Rock River. The new bridge is made possible by an $11.9 million federal Rebuilding American American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant, coupled with more than $2 million from the city. The Illinois Department of Transportation will offer oversight on the project, which will extend a path from Viaduct Point over a new bridge, built on leftover piers from the old Illinois Central Railroad bridge, connecting to paths in Page Park. Viaduct Point runs along the abandoned rail line, starting near IDOT's District 2 headquarters on Depot Avenue and running across city streets via three historic stone arches, connected by a wooden boardwalk into downtown. Ultimately, once finished, the new bridge will connect Dixon's riverfront paths with Dixon High School and Page Park's baseball diamonds and tennis courts. 'Today's groundbreaking for a pedestrian bridge over the Rock River will create a safer and more accessible experience for Dixon residents and visitors. I am proud to support this project and will continue advocating for federal investments to improve our state's infrastructure,' said Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (D), at Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony. The Project ROCK is part of a 20-year Dixon Riverfront Masterplan. 'After more than 27 years of vision and anticipation, it is amazing to see Project Rock become a reality,' said Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
