Quinn wants Springfield building named for Dixon
Gov. Pat Quinn is calling for the Illinois State Museum Building in Springfield to be named after the late former U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon.
Quinn's office says the governor will announce it on Wednesday. He's working with the Illinois General Assembly to make the designation official.
Dixon died July 6 at age 86. The Democrat's political career spanned more than 40 years. He was in the U.S. Senate from 1981 to 1993 and chaired a subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee.
Quinn says naming the building for Dixon will serve as a reminder of his legacy of public service and his dedication to Illinois residents.
The facility will be named the Alan J. Dixon Building of the Illinois State Museum after lawmakers pass a joint resolution.
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