Local Resources
Business Support
Whiteside County
Learn more about economic development opportunities including state and local development incentives and property tax abatements on improvements made in the Whiteside Enterprise Zone.
www.whiteside.org
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is an excellent resource for business assistance and networking opportunities. They hold an annual business expo plus numerous workshops and business activities throughout the year.
http://www.saukvalleyareachamber.com/
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
This economic development agency is responsible for promoting the state of Illinois as a business friendly location, especially in the core areas of transportation, manufacturing and technology development. Rely on them for a variety of incentives, technical and marketing support, job training and financial assistance.
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/
I-88 West Corridor Association
This consortium of area economic development and business leaders can help you learn more about development opportunities along the I-88 corridor.
www.i88west.com
Northwest Illinois Workforce Investment Board (WIB)/Partners for Employment
WIB is responsible for directing federal, state and local funds to employment, training, education and economic development efforts throughout northwest Illinois. Partners for Employment is the local office for this national group.
http://www.workforceemploymentsolutions.org/
Healthcare
CGH Medical Center
This comprehensive hospital offers 24-hour trauma care and resources in more than 25 departments.
www.cghmc.com
Sterling-Rock Falls Clinic
A physician-owned medical group with multiple locations throughout the area and more than two dozen areas of specialty.
http://www.srfc.com/
Education
Sterling School District
Our 3600-student school district serves students from pre-K to 12th grade.
http://www.sterlingschools.org/
St. Mary’s School
A private, Catholic elementary school for grades pre-K through 8th
http://www.smsterling.org/
Newman Central Catholic High School
For grades 9-12
http://www.newmancchs.org/
Sauk Community College
This regional two-year school offers a variety of specialty technical degrees. Students can also take general studies and transfer to a four-year university program.
http://www.svcc.cc.il.us/
Community & Recreation
Woodlawn Arts Academy
Offers a variety of arts programs including visual arts, music and yoga. Classes for pre-k through adults.
http://www.woodlawnartsacademy.com/
Sterling Main Street
Works in conjunction with the city to enhance the downtown with walking tours, clean-up efforts and revitalization loans.
www.sterlingmainstreet.org
City of Sterling
Everything you need to know about living in, working in and enjoying the city of Sterling.
http://ci.sterling.il.us/
Sterling Park District
Learn more about our 500 acres of beautiful parks and recreational spaces.
http://www.sterlingparkdistrict.com/