Voters this week in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Shaw Local reporter Brandon Clark spoke with Jim Wise about his vision for Sterling leading up to the Sterling City Council election on April 1.

Ryan Nares, a candidate for Sterling City Council in the April 1 election, sat down with Shaw Local reporter Brandon Clark to discuss the biggest issues in Sterling.

Allen Przysucha, a candidate for Sterling City Council, answered questions from Shaw Local reporter Brandon Clark on the key issues facing Sterling ahead of the April 1 election.

Allen Przysucha: Even though I don't necessarily want to pay more taxes, I do support the public safety tax. It is unfair that Sterling and Rock Falls are funding the 911 Center for the entire county.