Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 7

86 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 L ocated in northwestern Illinois, the City of Dixon is a thriving community well known for its festivals, historic downtown, and scenic views of Rock River. Accessible by four major highways, and Interstate 88, Dixon is the county seat and economic hub of Lee County. Dixon has notable connections to historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln who fought at Fort Dixon in 1832, where a bronze statue now stands in his honor. Ronald Reagan spent much of his childhood in the city, attending school and working as a lifeguard at Lowell Park Beach. Reagan fondly referred to Dixon as his hometown, and it is said that the community helped shape the man who would become the 40th President of the United States. There are several museums and sites dedicated to preserving this part of Dixon’s history, including Reagan’s childhood home. These historic locations bring thousands of tourists to the community each year. Popular events, such as the Dixon Petunia festival and the