U.S. Department of Commerce invests $1.2 Million in Dixon Theatre

DIXON – The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $1.2 million grant to the Historic Dixon Theatre Group. The funds will be used to renovate the 100-year-old Historic Dixon Theatre. The investment will be matched with $300,000 in local funds and is expected to create or retain 75 jobs and generate $250,000 in private investment. The project is funded under EDA’s $240 million competitive American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program.
“The Historic Dixon Theatre is one of our state’s overlooked treasures,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I am thankful the federal government prioritized funding for its renovation, building on my administration’s Rebuild Illinois Main Street and Downtown Capital program – a $50 million effort to revitalize Main Streets across the state.”
“Preserving local art venues is not only important for the creativity and culture of the Dixon community but can also be an economic driver for the region,” said Senator Tammy Duckworth.
“The American Rescue Plan I worked to pass is helping to accelerate the recovery of Illinois’ performing arts industry,” said Senator Dick Durbin. “These federal funds are an investment in the long-term economic growth of the city of Dixon and will bolster tourism for years to come.”