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Sterling, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Sterling! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Sterling guard rewriting school record books and inspiring kids

Also on today's calendar: WDA Solo Auditions - Sterling, IL 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 71.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 SVM Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Sterling's Jossy James (shawlocal.com) — Sterling basketball standout Jossy James has been named Sauk Valley Media’s Girls Basketball Player of the Year after a record-setting junior season for the Golden Warriors. The 5-foot-3 guard, already third on Sterling’s all-time scoring list, is praised for her work ethic, leadership, and role-model status for younger local players.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Sterling. Apply here.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rock Falls

Dixon

  • Dixon Municipal Band concert is July 16 in Page Park (shawlocal.com)
  • The 2025-26 Sauk Valley Media All-Area Girls Basketball Team (shawlocal.com)
  • Residents react to proposed toll increases on Illinois Tollway (abc7chicago.com)

Ok Sterling! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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