Dixon city officials have postponed the approval of a project after a labor union raised concerns about the proposed contractor’s safety and wage compliance record.

Residents' concerns over uncontrolled intersections and high-speed drivers in a residential area brought debate to the Sterling City Council on Monday.

The three officers graduated April 23 from Sauk Valley Community College‘s police academy, where they completed 16 weeks of training.

Work on an 8-mile stretch of U.S. 52 from Eldena Road south of Dixon to just south of U.S. 30 will start May 11.

The 4-mile work zone is from Emerson Road to Galt Road and includes the U.S. 30 connector to Interstate 88.

Dixon is inviting residents and community members to take part in a unique opportunity to help shape local history by submitting name suggestions for the city’s new pedestrian bridge, currently under construction as part of Project ROCK.

The drive will take place from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Dixon Township Building.

From the Sterling City Council to the Riverfront Commission, people are looking for answers about the Northwestern Steel and Wire Park and when it will be open to the public.

Ellyn Schoenholz and Marla VanVickle were recognized for contributions to the 74th District.