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10/13/2026

UPDATE

As of 3:00 pm, Tuesday, October 13th, Lynn Blvd is fully reopen to through traffic.

Lynn Blvd between West LeFevre Road and Industrial Drive will reopen on Wednesday, October 14th. The concrete patches are poured, and we are awaiting the breaking of some concrete cylinders to ensure the concrete is fully cured to allow semi traffic back on the road. We also will be placing tar around the new patches to aid in preventing water getting in and around the new patches. The rain also caused some delays for our contractor, Twin City Construction.

Thank you for being patient through the duration of this project. This section of pavement is almost 40 years old and has never had any maintenance performed on it. Please be patient with us for a little less than one more week, and then your normal commute will return to normal once again.

Thank you.

Sterling Township
City of Sterling - City Hall

Due to the Columbus Day on Monday, October 12th, yard waste will be picked up on Tuesday, October 13th.  Please do not s...
10/08/2026

Due to the Columbus Day on Monday, October 12th, yard waste will be picked up on Tuesday, October 13th. Please do not set your yard waste out until Monday, October 12th.

Thank you.

10/06/2026

UPDATE 10/3/26

Due to the rain we received on Wednesday and Thursday this past week, the opening of Lynn Blvd will be delayed to at least the end of the week of October 5th. Mother Nature had different plans then that of our contractor. Thank you for your patience while improvements are being made.

The Sterling Township Highway Department will be closing Lynn Blvd between West LeFevre Road and Industrial Drive on Thursday afternoon, September 24, 2026. The closure will remain in place for approximately ten (10) to twelve (12) calendar days. Weather permitting, Lynn Blvd should reopen around October 5th or 6th. Twin City Construction will be performing concrete pavement patching in this area. No through traffic will be permitted while the road is closed. This work is necessary in order to make repairs to the almost 40 year old concrete pavement in this area of Lynn Blvd.

A marked detour will be in place through the Eastwood Industrial Park utilizing Industrial Drive and West LeFevre Road.

If there are any questions, please contact the Sterling Township Highway Department at 815-625-2785.

Sterling Township

The Sterling Township Highway Department announces that Martin & Company of Oregon, IL will be resurfacing the following...
10/01/2026

The Sterling Township Highway Department announces that Martin & Company of Oregon, IL will be resurfacing the following Sterling Township roads over the next two weeks weather permitting:

• Grandview Drive in the Hickory Hills III subdivision from Fulfs Road to the south for approximately 4/10 mile.
• East 29th Street between IL 40 and 6th Avenue.
• West 29th Street - From Avenue E to the west for approximately 225 feet
• 6th Avenue - between East 28th Street and East 29th Street
• East 28th Street - from 6th Avenue to approximately 1/4 mile east of 6th Avenue (This is joint-effort project in cooperation with the City of Sterling)
• The curve at Griswold Avenue/West 23rd Street
• 16th Avenue - From East 28th Street to Science Ridge Road
• Margaret Court in the Weaver Subdivision

Please be aware of workers and equipment while these improvements are being made.

Sterling Township
City of Sterling - City Hall

The Township of Sterling has contracted Corrective Asphalt Materials to perform asphalt rejuvenating maintenance on some...
09/25/2026

The Township of Sterling has contracted Corrective Asphalt Materials to perform asphalt rejuvenating maintenance on some of the township roads. Please be advised that the contractor, CAM, LLC, is scheduled to begin work on your roads starting September 25th.

During this time, there will be temporary parking restrictions and limited access to your street while work is in progress. We ask that you observe posted “No Parking” signs and avoid driving on the treated surface until the road has reopened.

If you have garbage cans on the street, please place them up on the curb, front lawn, or sidewalk. If you have a lawn sprinkler system that sprays or drains onto the street, please turn it off on the day work is performed and for one day afterward. We also ask that you avoid discharging sump pumps onto the street during this time.

Treatment FAQ:

Why is this product being applied to my road? CAM, LLC will be applying Reclamite Maltene based Rejuvenating Agent to your roads. Reclamite is a product designed to extend the life of the pavement by sealing the pavement from the elements. This penetrating sealer is the most widely used pavement rejuvenator in the market for over 50 years and will assist in minimizing the need for more costly and disruptive methods of street repair.

How long does the process take? Once our small crew begins work on your street, the process will usually only take one to two hours. Please obey all signs and crew directions. Once the road has been treated with lime screenings, the road will be fully opened to traffic.

When can I drive on the road? You can exit your driveway and drive through the work area, but please go slow and stay in the area treated with sand/screenings. Please be advised that driving onto a driveway before the contractor is finished applying the limestone/sand may cause vehicle tires to track some of the product onto driveways and sidewalks. These markings are not permanent and will naturally fade within a few weeks.

When will the road be cleaned up? After the rejuvenating product is applied, a temporary layer of limestone screenings will be placed on the roadway. This layer is not permanent and will be swept up within one to two days.

These agents are environmentally safe and extend the pavements life. If caution and reduced speeds are taken when driving on recently treated roadways, the transfer of material from the roadway to your vehicle is unlikely. If you do have product that has been transferred to your vehicle, it is noncorrosive and will not damage your vehicle. A bug and tar remover (available at any local auto parts store), WD-40 or even a car wash will safely remove any material on your vehicle. Please collaborate with us through any inconveniences during the application process.

Here is a map link to the locations that will be worked on in Sterling Township: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1EcaZYiAs-W5CoepFwur3gXa8t3J_Jkg&usp=sharing

If there are any questions regarding this process, please call Scott Venegas, Assistant Operations Manager at 618-818-6710 or 618-254-3855.

Reclamite 2026

Another used truck belonging to the Sterling Township Highway Department is on the online auction block.  Please feel fr...
09/03/2026

Another used truck belonging to the Sterling Township Highway Department is on the online auction block. Please feel free to share with anyone you may know that is looking for a used dump truck for whatever the reason may be.

Bid on 2006 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR 7400 Online Auction in Sterling, Illinois on AuctionTime.com. View detailed specs, photos, video, seller information, and more to start bidding today.

The online auction for our 2009 International tandem truck is now live through Wednesday, September 9, 2026.  The auctio...
08/28/2026

The online auction for our 2009 International tandem truck is now live through Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The auction ends at 11:38 AM (we did not set that ending time).

Please feel free to share this post. The truck is available for inspection at 1807 Griswold Avenue, Sterling. It is currently parked near our gate and can be viewed at any time. If anyone wishes to look the truck over closer, please call 815-625-2785 to arrange a time to inspect it.

Bid on 2009 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR 7400 Online Auction in Sterling, Illinois on AuctionTime.com. View detailed specs, photos, video, seller information, and more to start bidding today.

Finally, due to some major delays in getting everything lined up with the Union Pacific Railroad at the Stouffer Road ra...
08/28/2026

Finally, due to some major delays in getting everything lined up with the Union Pacific Railroad at the Stouffer Road railroad crossing, Martin & Company Excavating was able to complete the paving at the railroad tracks on Wednesday, August 26th. This project is now 100% complete.

The township appreciates everyone’s patience while we dealt with this delay.

Address

1807 Griswold Avenue
Sterling, IL
61081

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 4pm
Tuesday 6am - 4pm
Wednesday 6am - 4pm
Thursday 6am - 4pm

Telephone

+18156252785

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