Rock Falls, IL

Rock Falls Woman Arrested on Numerous Charges At approximately 8:03 a.m, Wednesday, Whiteside County Sheriff's Deputies responded to several reports of a woman yelling for help in the 28,000 block of West Thome Road in Rock Falls. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a suspect [...]

Deputies responded to West Thome Road around 8 a.m. on Wednesday after receiving reports of a woman yelling for help.

Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart/UTV Parade Get ready for the 3rd Annual Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade in Rock Falls, Illinois. Rock Falls Tourism is excited to bring back one of our favorite Halloween traditions! Join us Saturday, October 17th, at [...]

Ramos Case Hears Court Decision A Whiteside County judge has upheld a jury's finding that the city of Rock Falls is financially liable in the death of Sterling Fire Lieutenant Garrett Ramos. Ramos died in December 2021 while battling a house fire from a [...]

A 911 call, at approximately 9:57 pm, Sunday, reported a fire at the stated address. This initiated a structure fire response for Sterling Fire Department, with automatic aid from Rock Falls Fire Department, CGH EMS and Sterling Police Department. A Full Still response of Dixon [...]

Horse/Hay Barn Fire Near Freeport/Penrose Rd, Sterling A 911 call, at approximately 9:33 pm on Saturday, reported a barn fire, with heavy flames showing. This initiated a structure fire response for Sterling Fire Department, with automatic aid from Rock Falls Fire Department, CGH EMS [...]

Rock Falls Candidate Petition Packets Candidate petition packets for the April election in Rock Falls will be available beginning August 25th. Residents interested in running for local office can pick up materials for the City Clerk race, a two-year term, or for Ward Alderman [...]

Rock River Jazz Band FREE CONCERT ALERT! The Rock River Jazz Band is closing out the RB&W Park summer season with a massive, high‑energy finale on August 22nd, at 7pm in Rock Falls, IL - and we want EVERYONE there! We're packing the night with powerhouse tributes to the giants of jazz, [...]

Water Department Public Notices for Rock Falls Rock Falls residents can now review the city's updated drinking water inventory and Lead Service Line Report notices. City officials say the information is available through the City of Rock Falls official website, giving residents access to [...]

Visit Rock Falls said the annual Sculpture Walk started in 2018 as a way of bringing art, culture and color to the RB&W District.