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🌱 What led to felony charges against this Dixon man over emails?

Dixon, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Dixon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to felony charges against this Dixon man over emails?
  • What’s planned for Dixon’s biggest Pride celebration yet this Saturday?
  • Can Dixon rally in time to save Granny Rose Animal Shelter?

Also on today's calendar: Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Clouds breaking and windy, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dixon man's email to LCIDA's Demmer: Resign ‘if you know what's good for you and your family': court records (shawlocal.com) — A Dixon resident is facing felony intimidation, stalking, and cyberstalking charges after allegedly sending threatening messages to Lee County’s economic development director amid controversy over a potential data center site. Court records outline strict release conditions, including GPS monitoring, staying away from Demmer’s home and LCIDA’s downtown Dixon office, and removing related social media posts.
   

• Dixon Pride Festival returns to Page Park on June 13 (shawlocal.com) — Dixon’s Pride Festival returns to Page Park this Saturday, running 1 to 9 p.m. with live music, drag shows, more than 125 vendors, and food and drinks. Organizers expect over 4,000 people, with a massive 20-by-30-foot Pride flag, a local grand marshal, and Val’s Place serving as the host bar for adults.
   

• Dixon animal shelter needs help to keep doors open (wifr.com) — Granny Rose Animal Shelter in Dixon says it may have to close without a surge of community support, even as it operates at record capacity and serves multiple counties. The nonprofit, which gets no government funding, offers adoptions, low-cost vaccines, a pet food pantry, and more, and is urging residents to donate online or stop by its River Lane location.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Wellspring Wellness Retreat on July 8 to Spotlight Innovative Procedures for Body Sculpting —Stafford Communications Read on Patch
  • Manpower posted a job opening for 1st shift Material Handler- Forklift in Dixon. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Dixon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dixon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Amboy

  • Harris hangs up her apron after 30 years with Amboy schools (shawlocal.com)

Sterling

  • Sterling receives River Edge Redevelopment Zone designation (shawlocal.com)
  • Illinois 2 Construction Update in Sterling (aroundptown.com)
  • Sterling Park District gearing up for summer construction projects (shawlocal.com)

Rock Falls

  • Sick Summer Returns to Rock Falls for Third Consecutive Year Monday, June 15, in Rock Falls (rcreader.com)

Ok Dixon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.