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🌱 See what Dixon readers saw after Lindbergh’s historic flight in 1927

Dixon, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Dixon! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Dixon readers saw after Lindbergh’s historic flight in 1927
  • How Dixon’s Daniela Lovett closed her season on the state stage

Also on today's calendar: Bad Momz of Comedy and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the big rose say to the little rose? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Historical covers for May 23: Test Proves ‘Amerite' Powerful But Safe (shawlocal.com) — Local history buffs may enjoy this look back at a 1927 front page of the Dixon Evening Telegraph, which celebrated Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight. The piece compares that edition with other May 23 covers from Joliet, DeKalb, and McHenry County, highlighting how Shaw Media papers captured major national moments and local stories over the decades.
   

• Oregon's Jillian Hammer wins IHSA state title in the 300 hurdles to lead Sauk Valley area medalists (shawlocal.com) — Dixon distance runner Daniela Lovett capped her season with a 13th-place finish in the 3,200 meters at the IHSA 2A state meet, coming just four seconds shy of a school record despite a recent ankle issue. The meet also saw standout performances from Oregon, Newman, Fulton, Forreston, Amboy, and other Sauk Valley athletes, with multiple relay medals and a historic hurdles title for Oregon’s Jillian Hammer.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • German short-haired dog lost near Mississippi Dr and Missouri Dr.
    Male. White with liver spots. Name is Colt . Friendly. Could be farther away as was chasing deer. Please call 217 433 4030 if you see him. (Nextdoor Lost Lake)
  • Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Dixon. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Members in Dixon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dixon here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Sterling

  • A Community that Cares: Sterling Launches Dementia-Friendly Initiative (theradar.online)
  • What were the best deals for residential properties in Lee County / Whiteside the week of May 11? (shawlocal.com)
  • Sterling's Second Street gets the green flag (shawlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hiya. Bud!! (Thank you Noreen F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dixon

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