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)
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.
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
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
Nicor is the area's natural gas provider.
Call toll-free at 888-642-6748
www.nicor.com
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
AT&T is the area's local phone service provider.
To establish service, call 800-288-2020
https://www.attinternetservice.com/call/
Illinois-American Water Company is Sterling's provider.
Call 815-625-0017
www.illinoisamerican.com
Rock Falls Water Department - 815-622-1116
Illinois Secretary of State
1224 W. 4th Street
Sterling, IL 61081
815-626-2825
City of Sterling City Clerk
212 3rd Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
815-632-6630
Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA
srfymca.org
Sterling Park District
www.sterlingparks.org
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.