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P&P Industries Joins Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce

P&P Industries Joins Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Sterling, IL (December 5, 2023) – P&P Industries, a leader in scientific injection molding, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, reflecting the company’s commitment to community engagement and collaboration with local businesses. As one of the largest professional organizations in Northwest Illinois, the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce provides a vibrant platform for businesses to connect,

Shoe Sensation

Sterling to Welcome Shoe Sensation to Sterling Crossings Celebration will be highlighted by a festival atmosphere, activities and prizes (Sterling, IL) – Folks in Sterling looking for a fun afternoon and/or great deals need look no further than the Sterling Marketplace November December 8-10. Shoe Sensation will be celebrating its grand opening by inviting the community to enjoy food, entertainment and events appropriate for the entire family. The city will formally welcome the business with a ribbon

Centennial Lights

Centennial Park in Rock Falls (508 E. 11th Street) will shine bright for the 4th consecutive holiday season as visitors will enjoy festive light displays put together by local businesses, churches, schools, and organizations. The Holiday Light Display has grown this year with having added 7 more displays throughout the park. The event will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, beginning Friday, November 24 through Saturday, December 23, 2023. Free admission / donations are welcome. We

Jammin'

Rock Falls Tourism will be hosting a Sunday Funday Jammin’ On The Rock at the RB&W District in Rock Falls (201 East 2nd Street) on Sunday, September 24, 2023. This event is scheduled from 1 pm to 5:30 pm. We will have a variety of musicians taking the stage consisting of country, rock, gospel, and more. Performers include (in no particular order): River Country Stomp, Brenner Bushman, Barn Ratz, Lola Blu, Zion Well, Wild Wrek, Bang Zoom and the Whamos Band, and Eric Quiqley. Food vendors and other

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be arriving in Rock Falls on Thursday, August 31, 2023, and will available for viewing 24 hours a day through September 4, 2023 at 8 am. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a 3/5 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC and stands 6 foot tall at the center, covers almost 300 feet from end to end, and has 58,272 names inscribed on its surface. The purpose of the wall is to help heal and rekindle friendships, and allow people the

Art in the Park - Rock Falls Tourism

144th Army Band Performance

Live United Awards & Campaign Celebration

Keystone Summer Meeting

Fiesta Day Parade

2023 Fiesta Parade Route Announced  STERLING –The 70th annual Fiesta Parade will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023. This event is organized and implemented by the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Leaders Committee. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. in Rock Falls and end in Sterling.  Parade entries will line up on 10th Street in Rock Falls. The parade will travel North on First Avenue in Rock Falls and cross the First Avenue bridge into Sterling. At the base of the bridge the