The Sterling Riverfront Commission was created by the Sterling City Council in 2022 as a recommendation of the City’s 2021 Comprehensive Plan. It provides recommendations on access and multiple-use development features with a goal of rehabilitating Sterling’s riverfront along the…
Newman Central Catholic High School Newman Central Catholic High School operates in the Sterling Deanery under the Diocese of Rockford auspice which includes the counties of Whiteside, Lee, Bureau and Ogle in Northwestern Illinois. Secondary Catholic education in the deanery…
Woodlawn Arts Academy Woodlawn Arts Academy is an educational 501c3 institution in Sterling, Illinois, which strives to live by its motto: Where the Arts are for EVERYONE! We offer quality arts programming opportunities to all ages in all disciplines such…
In August of 2022, the City of Sterling and Gorman & Company entered into a Master Development Agreement to redevelop the Lawrence Brothers and Stanley-National properties. This is an all-inclusive redevelopment plan that will integrate with the city’s ongoing riverfront…
Sterling, Illinois is home to 20 unique parks. Parks in Sterling offer activities and amenities for residents of all ages. The City of Sterling and the Sterling Park District maintain more than 100 acres of land throughout the Sterling area where residents can walk, bike, play…