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            • Relocation Information

            • The Sauk Valley Area is located 100 miles west of Chicago, in Northwestern Illinois. The three major communities of Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls, as well as numerous smaller communities, make up this scenic area, while the larger metro markets of Rockford and the Quad Cities are less than 60 miles away.

              With this close proximity to major metro markets, the Sauk Valley area has become primarily an agricultural and manufacturing region. This prime location has made the Sauk Valley Area a desirable market for commerce, retail trade, tourism and housing. Along with a thriving industry, the Sauk Valley Area offers an abundance of recreational opportunities along the scenic Rock River. (Source: Sauk Valley Area Resource Guide/The Village Profile)

              Communities

              Real Estate, Moving, and Storage Options

              Please see our membership directory for more information regarding real estate, moving, and storage options while relocating to the Sauk Valley area.

              Return to Your Roots

              Welcome Home Sauk Valley is a collaborative initiative between Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, Sterling Main Street, and Sauk Valley Community College to remind past residents why the Sauk Valley area is a great place to call home with the goal of enticing individuals to come home to the Sauk Valley community. Click here to view the full initiative, area events, job openings, and more.

            • City & County Information City & County Information

              City Information

              Sterling

              • Police Department - 212 Third Avenue - 815-622-6640 
              • Fire Department - 110 W. Fifth Street - 815-626-0154 
              • Ambulance - 100 E. LeFevre - 815-626-6649 
              • CGH Medical Center - 100 E. LeFevre - 815-625-0400 
              • Sterling Public Library - 102 W. Fourth Street - 815-625-1370
              • Sterling Office - 408 Third Avenue - 815-625-0812 
              • Sterling City Hall - 212 Third Avenue - 815-622-2221

               Rock Falls

              • Police Department - 603 W. 10th Street - 815-622-1140 
              • Fire Department - 603 W. 10th Street - 815-622-1135
              • Animal Control - 603 W. 10th Street - 815-625-3507 
              • Rock Falls Library - 603 W. 10th Street - 815-626-3958 
              • Rock Falls Post Office - 210 Second Avenue - 815-626-0515 
              • Rock Falls City Hall - 603 W. 10th Street - 815-622-1100

              County Information

              Whiteside County

              • Whiteside County Clerk - 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison - 815-772-5189 
              • Whiteside County Treasurer - 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison - 815-772-5196 
              • Whiteside County Animal Control - 2350 Lynn Blvd, Sterling - 815-625-3507 
              • Whiteside County Sheriff's Department - 400 N. Cherry St., Morrison - 815-772-4044

              Schools Schools

              Schools in the Sauk Valley area and neighboring communities are second to none.  If you have school age children and are considering a move, then the Sauk Valley is the right place for you. High standards of education start at the elementary level and continue all the way through the community colleges in the area. Click on the school below to view their website and information.

              Public Schools

              Private Schools

              Colleges

              Health Care Health Care

              Utilities Utilities

              Cable

              Comcast is the area's cable television provider.
              Call toll-free at 888-736-6608
              www.comcast.com

              Comcast Business Services, contact Chris O'Haver, 815-558-7241

              Electric

              Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) is Sterling's electric provider.
              Call toll-free at 800-334-7661  
              www.exeloncorp.com
              Rock Falls Electric Department - 815-622-1145

              Natural Gas

              Nicor is the area's natural gas provider.
              Call toll-free at 888-642-6748 
              www.nicor.com

              Sewer

              The City of Sterling provides wastewater treatment services.
              For service questions call 815-632-2232, for billing questions call Illinois American Water at 815-625-0017. You do not have to sign up for sewer service; it is automatically created when your water service begins.
              www.ci.sterling.il.us

              Rock Falls Sewer Department- 815-622-1115   

              Telephone

              AT&T is the area's local phone service provider.
              To establish service, call 800-288-2020
              https://www.attinternetservice.com/call/

              Water

              Illinois-American Water Company is Sterling's provider.
              Call 815-625-0017 
              www.illinoisamerican.com

              Rock Falls Water Department - 815-622-1116

              Drivers License Registration Drivers License Registration

              Illinois Secretary of State
              1224 W. 4th Street
              Sterling, IL 61081
              815-626-2825

              Voter Registration Voter Registration

              City of Sterling City Clerk
              212 3rd Avenue
              Sterling, IL 61081
              815-632-6630

              Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation

              Churches Churches

              The Sauk Valley area offers more than 20 different denominations at more than 70 churches for area residents and visitors to attend. The variety of religious entities has helped our community share numerous faiths with friends, families and visitors.

              All are welcome who wish to join any service for worship within the community.

              Visit the membership directory to note which faith communities are members of the SVACC. 

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