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To pay your utility bill online or for all other utility billing questions, click here.

Sterling Municipal Codes

Questions regarding the municipal code can be directed to the City Clerk's office at 815-632-6630. Questions regarding building codes can be directed to the Building Dept. 815-632-6624

Snow Season is Here

Please be prepared for snow season by brushing up on Sterling's snow emergency policies.

Feb 2015 storm damage information

City of Sterling Public Works will provide storm related yard waste pick up for the February 1st storm.

City Council
February 17, 2015 Agenda
February 2, 2015 Agenda | Minutes
January 19, 2015 Agenda | Minutes
Planning Commission
February 19, 2015 Agenda
January 15, 2015 Agenda
December 18, 2014 Agenda | Minutes

Features & Events

Zoning Code Updates
Learn more about the process of updating the Zoning Code and how you can stay informed and participate!
Movies at Grandon
Movies at Grandon are back for 2015.
Polar Plunge
On 3/7/2015, Sterling Police Employees along with Dixon PD have committed to “be bold and get cold” for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois by taking a chilly dip into Olson Lake at Rock Cut State Park, Rockford alongside scores of other warm-hearted people.
City Council Agenda
The city of Sterling has implemented a new paperless agenda system for city council meetings.