City of Sterling - City Hall

City of Sterling - City Hall In 1834, Hezekiah Brink built the first cabin in what became Harrisburg. Later, William Kirkpatrick The City of Sterling is a great place to call home!

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09/04/2026
City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
09/04/2026

City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

✨ The Lighted Holiday Parade is BACK! ✨Mark your calendars for Friday, December 4, as Sights & Sounds returns to downtow...
08/25/2026

✨ The Lighted Holiday Parade is BACK! ✨

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 4, as Sights & Sounds returns to downtown Sterling, featuring the Lighted Holiday Parade at 5:30 p.m.!

Businesses, organizations, clubs, families, and individuals are invited to light up the streets with festive golf carts, UTVs, trucks, trailers, floats, and more. The parade will end at Library Plaza, where Santa will help kick off the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting.

And that’s just the beginning! Enjoy a full evening of Sights & Sounds from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Santa, family activities, shopping, dining, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Parade registration details are coming soon through the City of Sterling page. We can’t wait to see downtown Sterling LIGHT UP!
Presented by the City of Sterling, Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Sterling Main Street.

Save the date! Movie in the Park September 26th
08/21/2026

Save the date! Movie in the Park September 26th

August 2026 Playground of the Month! Hope everyone is enjoying this fantastic addition to the City!!!
08/20/2026

August 2026 Playground of the Month! Hope everyone is enjoying this fantastic addition to the City!!!

Update - BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED.
08/14/2026

Update - BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED.

08/13/2026

The Sterling Police Department is preparing to sponsor its Citizen Police Academy for members of the public who want to find out for themselves just how policing works.

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212 3rd Avenue
Sterling, IL
61081

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18156326621

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