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Whiteside County

RESOURCE BOOK

Tri-County Opportunities Council 405 Emmons Avenue

P.O. Box 610 Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-7830

TOLL FREE: 1-800-323-5434 www.tcochelps.org

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Tri-County Opportunities Council has been serving low-income individuals and families since 1965 with a Tri-

County Opportunities Council has been serving low-income individuals and families since 1965 with a variety

of programs designed to strengthen and enable them to become more self-sufficient. The Agency’s service

area has expanded over the years from the original three counties to the present nine of Bureau, Carroll,

LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside.

Tri-County is governed by a Board of Directors which represents equally the elected officials of the counties

served, private interest groups and the low-income community.

Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG)

Outreach Services – assessments, information, short-term case management and advocacy, and referral services to eligible customers.

Homeless Services – help families who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness, become housed or maintain housing.

Project Employment Program – provide funds for enrollment in a certification program and assist customers with employment counseling, job-readiness and interview skills by participating in case management.

Scholarship Program – provides scholarships to eligible student enrolled in college so that they may further their education.

Home Safety Program – provides eligible homeowners with assistance with minor home repairs, to maintain a safe home and remain stably housed.

Family Rewards Program – provides the opportunity for families to promote self-improvement, family stability, employment, and savings. Families who participate in this program are rewarded for the steps they take to reach their goals.

Youth Enrichment Program – provides opportunities for eligible youth to participate in community, school and family wellness activities in order to assist in making smarter life choices, building skills, and developing values and relationships that will lead to positive behaviors later in life.

Intensive Case Management – offers the family/individual the opportunity to reach self-sufficiency by providing intensive case management to a comprehensive range of services.

Health Assistance Program – provides case management to those seeking health and/or dental assistance.

Emergency Services – provides direct emergency assistance to meet basic needs. Must provide a current (within 30 days) financial crisis that has caused the need for assistance.

Tri-County Opportunities Council What We Do……..

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Bureau County Food Pantry – provide food on an emergency basis to families residing in Bureau County.

Foster Grandparent Program

Provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for those in the lower income range who are 55 years old and older.

Offers supportive person-to-person services to school-aged children.

Head Start/Early Head Start Program

Promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services.

Head Start – available to low-income children between 3 to 5 years of age, or with diagnosed disability regardless of income.

Early Head Start – available to low-income families with infants, toddlers and pregnant women.

Low-Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Assists income eligible households with their utility bills in the winter months.

LIHEAP – makes a one-time payment to the utility company.

PIPP – assist applicants with high arrearages.

Com-Ed Hardship – helps households that may be having a hardship crisis situation.

Illinois Home Weatherization Program

Make homes more energy efficient, provide safe heating equipment, if needed, replace furnace, and provide clients with safety equipment.

Rental Housing

Provide subsidized units to extremely low and very low-income clients.

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TRI-COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL OFFICES:

Main Office 405 Emmons Avenue

P.O. Box 610 Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-7830 PH: 800/323-5434

LaSalle Office 308 N. 30th Road LaSalle, IL 61301

CSBG: 815/224-0028 LIHEAP: 815/223-2333

HEAD START: 815/224-2533

Princeton Office/Food Pantry 1019 N. Main Street Princeton, IL 61356

CSBG: 815/875-6064 LIHEAP: 815/879-6035

Revised 2/2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

T.C.O.C. What We Do 2-4 DISABILITY SERVICES

T.C.O.C. Office Locations 5 Bi-County Special Education 11

Child & Family Connections 11

ADULT EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Community That Cares Family Care Coordination 11

Adult Education and GED Program at SVCC 8 Early Childhood Mental Health 11

Burton Placement Services 8 Jack Mabley Development Center 11

Dislocated Workers Program 8 IL DHS – Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) 11

JTPA of NW Illinois 8 NIA Hearing Clinic 11

Manpower 8 NICIL 12

Parents As Teachers 8 Self Help Enterprises 12

Partners for Employment 8

Project V.I.T.A.L. 8 EMERGENCY SERVICES

Wallace Education Center 8 American Red Cross 12

Whiteside County Family Literacy Partnership 8 Coloma Township Emergency Assistance Program 12

Department of Children and Family Services 12

BASIC NEEDS Gianna’s House 12

Bear Necessities – Personal Care Pantry 9 Hope Life Center 12

CLS Thrift Store 9 PADS Homeless Shelter 12

Emporium Thrift Center 9 Sterling Township Emergency Assistance Program 12

Firehouse of God Ministries 9 YWCA Domestic Violence Program 12

Good Neighbors 9

Goodwill 9 FOOD PANTRIES

Health Families Illinois 9 Abiding Word Christian Center 12

Illinois Department of Human Services 9 Erie Food Pantry 13

Leydig Center 9 First Christian Church 13

Salvation Army 9 FISH 13

St. Vincent’s Program 9 Fulton/Thomson Food Pantry 13

The Caring Center 10 Helping Hands 13

Whiteside County Housing Authority 10 Morrison Food Pantry 13

Whiteside County Public Transportation 10 Prophetstown/Lyndon Food Pantry 13

Rock River Christian Center 13

CHILD CARE SERVICES Salvation Army 13

4C’s Community Coordinated Child Care 10 Smart Choice Food 13

Early Bird Preschool Program 10 St. Vincent DePaul Society 13

Jump Start Preschool 10 Tampico Food Pantry 13

Morrison Community Day Care 10 Trinity United Methodist Church 14

Rock Falls Day Care Center 10 Whiteside County Senior Center 14

Sterling/Rock Falls Child Care Center 10

LEGAL SERVICES

DENTAL HEALTH Whiteside County States Attorney Office 14

All Star Dental 10 YWCA – Racial Justice 14

Dental Dreams 10

Dr. Andy Malcolm 11 MENTAL HEALTH

Whiteside County Health Department 11 Lutheran Social Services (LSSI) 14

Pathways Counseling Service 14

Sinnissippi Center 14

Recover Zone 14

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Whiteside County Community Behavioral Health 14 RESOURCES

United Way of Whiteside County 16

PHYSICAL HEALTH Whiteside County IL Extension Office 16

CGH Ready Care Clinic 14

Morrison Family Health Clinic 15

Whiteside County Health Department 15

RECREATION SERVICES

Big Brother/Big Sister 15

Blackhawk Area Council Boy Scouts 15

Center for Youth/Giving Power to Adolescence 15

Coloma Township Park District 15

Crystal Lake Recreation 15

Girl Scouts – Rock Falls Service Center & Council 15

Henry C. Adams Memorial Library 15

Odell Public Library 15

Rainbow Falls Mini Golf 15

Rock Falls Public Library 15

Sterling Park District 15

Sterling Public Library 15

Woodlawn Arts Academy 15

YMCA 16

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ADULT EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Adult Education and GED Program at SVCC Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 PH: 815/835-6310 www.svcc.edu/academics/adult_ed/index.html Assist adults who want to pass the GED (General Educational Development) tests in reading, social studies, science, mathematics, writing, and the Constitution.

Burton Placement Services 3917 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/626-8168 Employment Agency

Dislocated Workers Program Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 PH: 815/224-0370 Provides services to both employers and job seekers under Title 1 of the Workplace Investment Act.

JTPA of NW Illinois Illinois Department of Security 2323 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-2313 Employment and training services provided for dislocated workers and economically disadvantaged youth and adults.

Manpower 2401 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/622-2814 Employment Agency

Parents As Teachers 1001 West 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-1495 www.whitesideroe.org Home-based parent education and family support program for families in Whiteside County with children ages birth to three.

Partners for Employment 2323 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-9648 Provides assistance with employment and training, resume writing and job seeking skills.

Project V.I.T.A.L. Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 PH: 815/835-6241 Assists adults who want to pass the GED tests

Wallace Education Center Wallace Education Center 506 W. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-3000 Offers programs for students 16 and older; English As A Second Language (ESL), GED, and Adult Basic Education (ABE) for individuals who have not finished high school.

Whiteside County Family Literacy Partnership Whiteside County Regional Office of Education 1001 West 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-1495 www.whitesideroe.org Family literacy program for parents who want to learn English and their young children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Parents work on English, children ages 6 weeks – 3 years are in Play and Learn Class and children ages 3-5 are in a collaborating pre-kindergarten program.

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BASIC NEEDS

Bear Necessities – Personal Care Pantry Rock Falls United Methodist Church 210 4th Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-0114 Assists individuals who need personal care items; 3td Saturday of each month; 10:00-12:00. Must show SNAP Card to be eligible.

CLS Thrift Store 607 First Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-0517 Provides clothing and knickknacks at a low price

Emporium Thrift Center 115 West Third Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/535-0368 Open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays to Saturdays. Closed on Wednesdays The store retails gently used clothing, knickknacks, appliances and kitchen items, linen, toys, and many books. The Emporium Thrift Center is currently funding for the Whiteside County Senior Center. The profits help the WCSC for grants and so they can continue the program for seniors. Donations are appreciated.

Firehouse of God Ministries 306 5th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/622-9490 Serves homeless people with shelter, meals and clothing.

Good Neighbors St. Paul Lutheran Church 1701 16th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-5111

Goodwill 2216 East Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-1740 Provides low cost clothing, household items, furniture and miscellaneous items.

Healthy Families Illinois 2611 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-0013 Program provides education and support to pregnant and first time parents in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, and Carroll counties. Services begin prenatally or shortly after birth of baby until the child reaches the age of 3 years old.

Illinois Department of Human Services 2605 Woodlawn Road, Suite 1 Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/632-4045 www.dhs.state.il.us Receives applications for Cash, SNAP, Medical Assistance

Leydig Center 1107 Warp Road Dixon, IL 61021 PH: 815/284-7772 Offers used clothing, furniture and small appliances at a minimal charge.

Salvation Army 409 Avenue F Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-1622 http://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/sterlingrockfalls Emergency financial assistance, food and nutrition programs, seasonal services, and casework services.

St. Vincent’s Program 7 W. 6th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-0311 Assists in those in need; clothing, food, etc.

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The Caring Center 210 1st Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/499-4953 Free Thrift Store

Whiteside County Housing Authority 401 W. 18th Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-0581 www.wcopha.org Low-income housing

Whiteside County Public Transportation 1207 W. 9th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/626-7707

CHILD CARE SERVICES

4C’s Community Coordinated Child Care 155 N. 3rd Street, Suite 300 DeKalb, IL 60115 PH: 815/758-8149 PH: 800/848-8727 Non-profit agency servicing children, parents, child care providers, employers and communities in the counties of DeKalb, Ogle, Lee, Carroll, Whiteside and McHenry. The mission is to promote children’s well-being by advocating for quality, affordable child care.

Early Bird Preschool Program Riverdale Preschool Center Franklin School 3505 Prophetstown Road 1510 E. 25th Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-5280 PH: 815/625-5755

Preschool program for 3-5 year olds.

Jump Start Preschool Riverdale Preschool Center 3505 Prophet Road Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-1908 www.whitesideroe.org Free early childhood program for children between the ages of three and five who are not age-eligible for Kindergarten. Children must live in Montmorency, East Coloma, or Nelson School Districts in order to qualify for the program.

Morrison Community Day Care 100 E. Lincolnway Morrison, IL 61270 PH: 815/772-3707 www.morrisondaycare.org Provides supervised care for children whose parents/guardians are away from home during the work day. Accepts 4C’s.

Rock Falls Day Care Center 729 W Rock Falls Rd Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-0106 Day care for children 6 weeks to 6 years.

Sterling/Rock Falls Child Care Center 1840 E. LeFevre Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/626-7397

DENTAL HEALTH

All Star Dental 1261 N. Lake Street 2239 W. Jefferson Aurora, IL 60506 Joliet, IL 60435 PH: 630/801-0002 PH: 815/207-4442

Dental Dreams 6215 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61102 PH: 815/399-7777

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Dr. Andy Malcolm 163 Cadillac Court, Suite 3 Belvidere, IL 61008-1737 PH: 815/544-0909

Whiteside County Health Department Dental Clinic 13011 W. 2nd Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/626-2230 Dental services that are provided: exams, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride treatments and fillings. Accepts medical care, insurance and self-pay.

DISABILITY SERVICES

Bi-County Special Education 506 W. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/622-0858 www.bi-county.org

Offers services to assist individuals in need; life skills, emotional disabilities, special education, preschool, and deaf/hard of hearing.

Child & Family Connections 206 S Galena Ave Freeport, IL 61032 PH: 888-297-1041 Serves Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Stephenson, Whiteside, and DeKalb counties as the single access point to early intervention services. Early intervention is for families with infants or toddlers ages birth to three years, who have concerns about how their child is developing.

Community That Cares Family Care Coordination Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-0013 This program was created to support and empower families while linking any family member with needed services; social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. The program was designed to fill gaps in services in our community and identify any needs and barriers to children and families getting the desired services.

Early Childhood Mental Health Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-0013 This program brings specialized infant and early childhood assessment and treatment services to our area for children ages 0 to 5 using a relationship-based approach.

Jack Mabley Developmental Center 1120 Washington Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 PH: 815/288-8300 Serves those with developmental disabilities

Illinois Department of Human Services – Office Rehabilitation Services (ORS) 2607 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-8885 www.dhs.state.il.us

Assists people with disabilities looking for jobs or living independently.

NIA Hearing Clinic 2002 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-7931 www.thenia.org

Serves children with special needs; ages birth-21 years.

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NICIL – Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living 2412 Locust Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-7860 www.nicil.org Serves individuals with disability by offering information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy and peer support.

Self Help Enterprises 2300 W. LeFevre Road Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/626-3115 www.selfhelps-sterling.com Provides rehabilitative programs and services for individuals with disabilities by offering programs: birth-3 Early Intervention, classes in Independent Living, Developmental Training, Resource Services, Sheltered Workshop, Comp. Vocational Services, Employment Development Services, Family Support, Transportation, Lunch Program

EMERGENCY SERVICES

American Red Cross 112 W. 2nd Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-0382 www.redcross.org Disaster assistance with housing, food, and clothing.

Coloma Township Emergency Assistance Program 1200 Prophetstown Road Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-5981

Department of Children and Family Services 2607 Woodlawn Road, Suite 3 Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-7594 PH: 800/252-2873 – Hotline www.state.il.us/dcfs Protects against child abuse and neglect.

Gianna’s House 700 10th Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-6520 Offers pregnancy resources

Hope Life Center 2323 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-5300 www.hopelifecenter.com Offering pregnancy resources for the Sauk Valley area.

PADS Homeless Shelter 111 E. 29th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/626-2210 www.tcpads.org Temporary emergency shelter offers housing, dinner, meals, hot showers and breakfast.

Sterling Township Emergency Assistance Program 108 4th Avenue, Suite 2 Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-3990

YWCA Domestic Violence Program 412 First Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-5308 Offers programs for victims of violence; sexual assault, domestic violence and anti-bullying.

FOOD PANTRIES

Abiding Word Christian Center 806 E. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/626-1827 Must call or stop in before Friday and must attend one church service; can sign up for groceries weekly.

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Erie Food Pantry Erie Town Hall Corner of Main and 9th Avenue Erie, IL 61250 PH: 309/659-2565 Eligible once every month; must be resident of Erie.

First Christian Church 506 5th Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 8185/626-2271 Eligible once every four weeks; must have ID and Social Security cards for all household members.

FISH 902 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/626-1734 Eligible once every three months; must have picture ID and Social Security cards for all family members. Call first.

Fulton/Thomson Food Pantry 110 10th Avenue Fulton, IL 61252 Eligible once every month, must be a resident of Fulton or Thomson.

Helping Hands First Church of Nazarene 1208 E. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-1146 Tuesday & Thursday; 9:00-11:00 a.m. only. Eligible once every 60 days. Must have picture ID and proof or current address.

Morrison Food Pantry United Methodist Church 200 E. Lincolnway Morrison, IL 61270 Eligible once every month; must be a resident of Morrison.

Prophetstown/Lyndon Food Pantry Legion Hall 215 Washington Street Prophetstown, IL 61277 PH: 815/537-2758 Eligible once every month, must live in Hoophole, Lyndon, or Prophetstown.

Rock River Christian Center 800 Prophetstown Road Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-4371 Eligible once every three months. Call first.

Salvation Army 409 Avenue F Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-1622 Eligible once every three months. Must have picture ID and Social Security cards or identification for everyone in the household; proof of current address.

Smart Choice Food Amazing Grace of Sterling 512 2nd Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-9300 www.smartchoicefood.com Discount food program. Payment in cash, money orders or food stamps…NO CHECKS.

St. Vincent DePaul Society 7 W. 6th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-0311 Eligible once every two months; 125% of poverty guidelines.

Tampico Food Pantry Community Building 106 W. Market Street Tampico, IL 61283 PH: 815/438-4304 Operates the First Tuesday of every month 5:00PM-5:30PM

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Trinity United Methodist Church 205 E. 10th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-7777 Must have a referral from Good Neighbor Emergency Center (815/625-5111).

Whiteside County Senior Center 1207 W. 9th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/622-9230 Eligible once every month.

LEGAL SERVICES

Whiteside County States Attorney Office 200 E. Knox 101 E. 3rd Street Morrison, IL 61270 Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/772-5194 PH: 815/535-4540

YWCA – Racial Justice 412 1st Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-0333 www.ywca.org Supports policies that contribute to the elimination of racism.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Lutheran Social Services (LSSI) 1901 1st Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/626-7333 www.lssi.org Counseling and mental health services

Pathways Counseling Service 208 Brink Circle Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-5583 www.pathwayscounselingsterling.com Provide individual, marriage, family, and group therapy services, pregnancy counseling and adoption & guardianship preservation services

Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Road 325 IL Route 2 Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon, IL 61021 PH: 815/625-0013 PH: 815/284-6611 www.sinnissippi.com Offers assessment and crisis services, child and adolescent services and adult services.

Recovery Zone 1503 First Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/626-2800 Provides services for substance abuse, anger management, outpatient treatment and DUI services.

Whiteside County Community Behavioral Health Clinic 1300 W. 2nd Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/626-2230 ext. 1267 www.whitesidehealth.org Treats a wide range of behavioral health problems, including, childhood disorders, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, through disorders, and relationship problems.

PHYSICAL HEALTH

CGH Ready Care Clinic 15 W 3rd St Lower Level Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 855/460-2273 www.cghmc.com Walk-in clinic when you need prompt medical attention for acute minor illnesses.

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Morrison Family Health Clinic 303 N. Jackson Street Morrison, IL 61270 PH: 815/772-5511 www.morrisonhospital.com

Whiteside County Health Department 1300 W. 2nd Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/626-2230 www.whitesidehealth.org Offers medical, dental clinic, behavioral health, family planning, immunizations, and WIC

RECREATION SERVICES

Big Brother/Big Sister PH: 563/323-8006 www.bbbsmv.org

Blackhawk Area Council Boy Scouts 815/397-0210

Center for Youth/Giving Power to Adolescence 312 E. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/716-8665

Coloma Township Park District 508 E. 11th Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-4753 www.colomatownshipparkdistrict.com

Crystal Lake Recreation 511 E. Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/622-5974 www.crystallake1.com

Girl Scouts – Rock Falls Service Center & Council Store 229 1st Avenue, Suite 1 Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 8158/997-5100

Henry C. Adams Memorial Library 209 W. 3rd Street Prophetstown, IL 61277 PH: 815/537-5462 www.prophetstownlibrary.com

Odell Public Library 307 S. Madison Street Morrison, IL 61270 PH: 815/772-7323 www.odellpubliclibrary.com

Rainbow Falls Mini Golf Dairy Queen 1109 W. Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/625-2144

Rock Falls Public Library 1007 7th Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815/626-3958 www.rockfallslibrary.com

Sterling Park District Administration Office Duis Recreation Center 1913 3rd Avenue 211 E. St. Mary’s Road Sterling, IL 61081 Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/622-6200 PH: 815/622-6200 Emerald Hill Golf Center Westwood Sports Center 16802 Prairieville Road 1900 Westwood Drive Sterling, IL 61081 Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/622-6204 PH: 815/622-6201 Oppold Marina Dillon Home Museum Stouffer Road 1005 E. 3rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/622-6203 PH: 815/622-6202

Sterling Public Library 102 W. 3rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-1370 www1.youseemore.com

Woodlawn Arts Academy 3807 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/626-4278

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YMCA 22505 YMCA Way Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/535-9622 www.srf.saukvalleyymcas.org

RESOURCES

United Way of Whiteside County 502 1st Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 PH: 815/625-7973 www.unitedwayofwhitesidecounty.org

Whiteside County IL Extension Office 100 E. Knox Street SVCC Morrison, IL 61270 173 IL Route 2 PH: 815/772-4075 Dixon, IL 61021 PH: 815/835-2070 www.web.extension.illinois.edu Offers programs of 4H Development, Community Agriculture, Community and Economic Development, Consumer Economics, Environmental and Energy Stewardship, Family Life, Horticulture, Leadership and Local Government, and Nutrition/Wellness.