The award recognizes the significant efforts and dedication of 880 associates and the management team in achieving operational excellence across all parameters, according to a news release.

Owner Aurelio Gallardo told Shaw Local that the move will provide additional dine-in seating, a drive-thru option and new menu items, including sandwiches, soups, bagels, custom cream cheeses and new specialty coffee drinks.

The Midland States Bank Foundation has committed to providing $25,000 over the next two years to help offset construction, furnishing and equipment costs associated with the construction of the Dixon Family YMCA’s new Lovett Child Development Center, which opened in January.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line podcast: Don't miss out on the Best of Dixon gala on April 4.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 31 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce/Dixon Main Street Director of Community Relations and Events Jennifer Lang discussing upcoming events in Dixon.

1st Gateway Credit Union operates seven full-service branches in Fulton, Morrison, Sterling and Prophetstown, and Camanche, Clinton and DeWitt, Iowa.

Theater manager Lori VanOosten said that when the work is finished later this week, both of the theater’s two viewing rooms will each feature 165 seats, including 20 recliners, 117 rocker-back lounge chairs and seating for 28 people in the tabletop area.

SCORE Fox Valley Chapter has received the Illinois District 2025 Chapter of the Year Award and Central Region Chapter of the Year for an area covering eight states.

PherDal Fertility Science CEO and founder Jennifer Hintzsche of Dixon has been named to the eighth annual Female Founders list, which honors a group of 500 women whose innovations and ideas are leading their industries forward.