Rock Falls, IL

Friday Corn Crib Fire Draws Big Response Friday evening, at approximately 10:17pm, the Sterling Fire Department, along with Rock Falls Fire Department and CGH EMS, were dispatched to 17023 Luther Rd. The 911 call was from the owner of the property and was advising [...]

Want to be A Snow Angel This Winter? The City of Rock Falls is once again launching its annual Snow Angel Program, helping elderly and disabled residents keep sidewalks and driveways clear during the winter months. The program connects residents in need with volunteers [...]

Calling all photographers in the Rock Falls and Sterling area: Rock Falls Tourism is launching its 2027-2028 Visitor Guide Front Cover Photo Contest. Organizers are looking for high-resolution, full-color images that capture the area's landmarks, parks, events, food, outdoor adventures, and everyday community life. Photos [...]

ISP Reminder About Scott's Law Illinois State Police are reminding drivers to slow down and move over after a squad car was hit by a truck along Route 40 near Rock Falls. Police say the trooper was conducting portable scale commercial vehicle inspections when [...]

Biz Bool Trick or Treat! On Friday, October 30th, the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Biz Boo Trick or Treat! in the municipal parking lot located on the northeast corner of 4th Avenue and West 2nd Street from 4:00pm-6:00pm. This lot will [...]

Sterling Police Report for October 27th Sterling Police report several arrests following a busy week of calls across the city. A Rock Falls man was arrested after a traffic stop on Broadway Avenue, where officers say he was found with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. [...]

Rotary District 6420 Foundation Celebratory Dinner Rotarians across District 6420 are preparing for a celebratory evening in Rock Falls. The District 6420 Foundation Celebratory Dinner is set for Thursday, November 5th, at the McCormick Event Center, beginning with a 5:15 p.m. reception. District Governor [...]

Toys for Tots Drive Whiteside County Marine Toys for Tots is officially underway, launching its seasonal collection drive across Sterling, Rock Falls, and nearby communities. Organizers are asking residents, businesses, schools, and churches to help make the holidays brighter for local children by donating [...]

Survey For Rock Falls Water Customers Rock Falls residents are being asked to help protect the city's drinking water supply by completing a Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Use Survey. The Rock Falls Water Department says the survey is part of ongoing safety compliance [...]

State Police Vehicle Struck An Illinois State Police squad car was struck Thursday morning in Rock Falls in a crash tied to the state's Move Over Law. ISP says a trooper was conducting truck inspections on northbound Illinois 40, south of U.S. 30, around [...]