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Yahoo
31-05-2025
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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Dan Langloss, Dixon City Manager
May 30—Listen to "Talk-Line: Dan Langloss Dixon City Manager" on Spreaker. The TALK-LINE interview for May 29 featured Dixon City Manager Dan Langloss presenting his annual "State of the City" look at various areas of the community. That includes the expansion of the South Dixon "Gateway Business District" and new businesses arriving shortly, work on housing expansion for the city, infrastructure work from both the state and city on roads, the "Project Rock" walking bridge work, and future leadership including a new police chief and finance director. Like what you hear? Be sure to visit WIXN, part of Shaw Local Radio. We're also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Charlene Bielema on Project Rock and more
Apr. 9—Listen to "Talk-Line: Charlene Bielema on Project Rock and Sterling development" on Spreaker. Shaw Local News Editor Charlene Bielema discusses area news stories on the "Project ROCK" walking bridge construction project, Sterling riverfront improvements, criminal court cases, a new business opening at the Northland Mall and an investigation into area health facilities including the Dixon Mabley Center. Like what you hear? Be sure to visit WIXN, part of Shaw Local Radio. We're also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
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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
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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.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk Line with Steve Marco interviews Duane Long on Project Rock and more
Mar. 4—Listen to "Talk-Line: Duane Long on the Dixon Project Rock construction" on Spreaker. The TALK-LINE interview for March 4 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing park infrastructure for March, the start of the Project Rock construction of the walking bridge across the Rock River and its effects on park property, the Lowell Park Edwards Nature Center new director and events coming up through the park district. Like what you hear? Be sure to visit WIXN, part of Shaw Local Radio. We're also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
