Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 14,670.
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Sterling roofing company celebrates 40 years serving Illinois and Iowa businesses
Sterling roofing company celebrates 40 years serving Illinois and Iowa businesses KWQC
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NewsJAN 29, 2026
Incident at Sterling homeless shelter leads to man’s arrest, aggravated battery to a police officer
Incident at Sterling homeless shelter leads to man’s arrest, aggravated battery to a police officer KWQC
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NewsDEC 27, 2025
Sterling police vehicle involved in Christmas Day traffic accident, police say
Sterling police vehicle involved in Christmas Day traffic accident, police say KWQC
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