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3About Sterling, IL
Sterling sits in northwestern Illinois about 100 miles west of Chicago, accessible via Interstate 88 to Exit 36. The Rock River flows through this agricultural region, creating a scenic setting with typical Midwest seasons. US Route 30 runs east-west through downtown, while Route 2 provides north-south connections to neighboring communities. The city features the impressive 1857 Gothic Revival Dillon Home Museum, once owned by a local lumber baron.
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Sterling, IL is in United States, at 41.800, -89.696 - about 4 km north of Rock Falls, IL.
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What is the closest airport to Sterling, IL?
The closest airport to Sterling, IL is Quad City International Airport, 91 km (about 1 h 13 min by car).