City of Sterling, Illinois

Cadet Thorp

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Cadet T. Thorp, retired Chief of Police of the Sterling Police Department.

Press Release: Leaves

The Community Services Department provides information on how to handle the falling leaves during the autumn season.

Pay Your Utility Bill Here

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

Northwestern Illinois Housing Coalition

Two new homebuyer programs are now available to households in Rock Island and Whiteside County!

Features & Events

  • Fourth Fridays

    Fourth Fridays

    Fourth Fridays will be the fourth Friday of every month from 6-8pm.
  • Seasonal Sights and Sounds

    Seasonal Sights and Sounds

    December 5th - 9th
  • Sterling Works

    Sterling Works

    In an effort by GSDC to create awareness of job opportunities, Sterling Works was created to list professional jobs in the community.
  • Community Calendar

    Community Calendar

    To find events or add your event to the community calendar, visit the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce website.

Financial Transparency

In light of the arrest of the Dixon Comptroller, the City of Sterling has been working to assemble responses and data to assure citizens of Sterling that the events in Dixon could not have occurred here.

Visit the Finance Department for current and past audits, contracts, budgets, treasurer reports and more. Memo on Sterling's Internal Controls. Read the City Manager response to the "Red Flags" news article.