Last-minute shoppers fill Dixon stores on Christmas Eve
Dixon area retailers report higher crowds as Christmas Eve shopping peaks. Local residents including Leonard Thomaschefsky Heinz and Beth Gassner say they shop early then finalize gifts before the holiday. Store managers expect demand to stay strong through today with last‑minute purchases, often small treats or pet gifts.
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Dixon Telegraph
Dixon
Leonard Thomaschefsky
Heinz
Beth Gassner
Nancy Ricks
Rock Falls
Ing
Jean Kenway
Spurgeons
First St
John Thompson
Dixon Area
Susan Meany
Klines Department Store
E. First St
Joe Stencil
Pamida
N. Galena Ave
Janet Bennett
Fashion Focus
W. First St
Janet Bushman
S. Peoria Ave
City to accept Collier Hotel donation and pursue demolition
Rochelle officials expect a deal to transfer the dilapidated Collier Hotel to the city after five area taxing bodies waive back taxes. Realtor Del Patzner, owner, plans to donate the three story structure on North Main Street and the adjacent lot. Demolition costs are estimated at 25 000 to 40 000 dollars with a lien foreclose to obtain title and sale of the property. Approximately 14 000 dollars in unpaid taxes may not be recouped. Mayor Gail Loefgren notes demolition could proceed by year end under Hub City Urban Renewal funds and does not foresee a money making venture for the city.
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Rochelle
Collier
Kishwaukee College
Dennis Hewitt
del Patzner
North Main Street
Cherry Avenue
Hewitt
Gail
Loefgren
Patzner
No Telegraph on Monday Christmas Holiday Dixon Paper
No Dixon Telegraph on Monday December 26 due to the holiday. Publication resumes Tuesday afternoon December 27. Downtown Dixon saw busy last minute shopping as shoppers filled Streets. Friday's sunny 40s gave way to a forecast of snow with 2 to 4 inches by evening.
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Dixon Telegraph
First Street
Dixon
Telegraph
Jerry Pauser
Pierce and Bennett to appear in Lee County court
Two people, Calvin Pierce and Kathy Bennett of Earlville, face first degree murder charges after confessing to stabbing and beating 80 year old Carrie Duncan near Paw Paw. They are due in circuit court for motions and status hearings as prosecutors seek hair and blood samples and a speedy trial.
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Paw Paw
Lee County
Calvin Pierce
Earlville
Kathy Joanne Bennett
Bennett
David Fritts
Pierce
al Williams
Carrie Duncan
Duncan
Daniel Fish
Angling Road
Mendota
Earthquake fund tops $2000 in Dixon relief drive
Dixon city figures show the Armenian Earthquake Relief Fund surpassing $2,000 with a $1,000 boost from the Medical Arts Clinic. Comptroller Rita Crundwell reports a new total of $2,120.18 as Mayor James Dixon proclaims a relief fund week to aid Armenian earthquake victims with medical supplies and supplies.
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Dixon/Dickson
Dixon City
Rita Crundwell
Medical Arts Clinic
Crundwell
James Dixon
Dixon
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