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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Sterling, Illinois, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 28stories have been published about Sterling, Illinois which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Sorensen introduces weather service bill into Congress, aims to keep NWS positions in place, filled

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The legislation would make NWS meteorologists and support staff “mission critical” public safety workers, giving them the same employment protections as airport Transportation Security Administration agents and making it harder for future administrations to lay them off.See the Story

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Sterling rental property inspections expected to begin this fall

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A delay in finalizing an inspection checklist and the scheduling process will buy Sterling landlords a little more time before inspection notices begin arriving for their rental properties.Read Article

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5 Things to Do: Pop-Up Market & Music in Sterling, Rock Falls River Chase

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Rock Falls River Chase on Saturday and Sunday, Pop-Up Market and Music in Sterling and more this weekend in the Sauk Valley.Read Article

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Child sex abuse allegation made against late Fr Herman Porter

The late Fr Herman A. Porter, an African-American Catholic priest who served in the Midwest and in 1968 organized the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, has been added to the Diocese of Rockford’s list of clergy credibly accused of child sex abuse.The diocese released the updated list earlier this year, as noted in a February bulletin from one of Porter’s former parishes, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling, Illinois.“Per diocesan polic…Sterling, Illinois · SterlingSee the Story

Sterling woman’s cancer diagnosis propels her to change course, earn counseling degree: ‘Just do the thing’

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In the 7 years since her breast cancer diagnosis, Sterling native Starr Shamp has balanced cancer treatments, a wedding, pregnancy, the premature birth of her son and graduate school. She shared her story at her college graduation June 7, 2025, to bring others a message of hope.Sterling, Illinois · SterlingRead Article

Schneiderbauer named Sauk Valley Bank’s Sterling market president

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Bailey Schneiderbauer will oversee market operations, community partnerships and customer service initiatives for the Sterling area, according to a news release.Sterling, Illinois · SterlingRead Article

State Rep. Fritts announces summer events set for July

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Town hall, coffee and conversation events will be held through Wednesday, July 16.Coffee · SterlingRead Article

Rider who caused death by dangerous driving sorry in court

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A man who pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving had six previous speeding convictions, a court heard yesterday. Calin Maybury pleaded guilty to the charge after Troni Aisha Robinson-Bur...Hamilton, Bermuda · HamiltonSee the Story

Sterling Fire Department seeking federal funds for critical radio upgrades

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The Sterling Fire Department is awaiting federal funding approval for upgrades to its radio communications.Sterling, Illinois · SterlingRead Article

Jeffrey “Willie" Wilhelm, 65

Jeffrey “Willie" Wilhelm, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at River Rock Hospice & Home in Sterling, Illinois. Born on July 20, 1959, to James & Carol Wilhelm in Sandwich, Illinois. Jeff lived a life marked by…Sterling, Illinois · SterlingRead Article

Sterling’s Twin Cities Farmers Market site of Saturday’s communitywide school supply drive

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Organizers hope to gather enough school supplies Saturday, June 21, to assist 1,500 students in Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties.Sterling, Illinois · SterlingRead Article

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