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08/30/2023

DeKalb Feeds purchased the land that was Russ’/Jessie’s and is now razing the building today. Not sure of their plans.

08/30/2023

08/30/2023

TRAFFIC ALERT:

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, at approx. 10:00am the Travelling Vietnam Memorial Wall and 9/11 Memorial Wall display and its crew will be es**rted into Rock Falls. The es**rt will begin at the south city limits on Illinois Route 40 and travel north on Illinois 40 (1st Avenue) to East 2nd Street. This will cause brief disruptions in traffic on and around IL 40/1st Avenue.

There will be a designated public viewing area on the east side of Illinois 40 (1st Avenue) between Dixon Avenue and 2nd Street (see map). The public is encouraged to welcome this tribute to Vietnam War veterans by assembling in the designated area at 10:00am on Thursday, August 31st.

Rock Falls Police, with assistance from Sterling Police, Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, and the Illinois State Police will be providing traffic control to ensure the display and its es**rts arrive safely at the RB&W District.

NOTE: The Travelling Vietnam Memorial Wall and 9/11 Memorial Wall will be on display September 1st through Sept 3rd, 2023, at the RB&W District. It is open to all and free of charge. There will be an official opening ceremony on Friday evening at 6:00pm and the closing ceremony is Sunday at 4:00pm. Check out Visit Rock Falls for more details about this event.

09/22/2021

The City of Rock Falls is hoping a couple of grants will be of great help for the future of the city. At the R...

05/25/2021

Rocking the Whiskey Row DTRF The Cooler

The coolest damn bar in town, The Cooler311 W 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071Music by Gravel Switch Song-Closer To Heavenhttps://www.facebook.com/gravelswitchband