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How Darin LaHood, Eric Sorensen voted on ICE funding bill
The U.S. House voted to approve a $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol funding package. Here's how Peoria's congressmen voted. Read More
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U.S. Congressman LaHood visits Rochelle, talks with city officials
U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, visited Rochelle and Ogle County on May 28 and met with city and county officials. Read More
Dixon celebrates $2M in federal funding for flood ponds; opens up further commercial development
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, formally announced Friday $2 million in federal funds secured for the creation of retention ponds to the west of Dixon’s major economic development near Interstate 88. Read More
Streator council approves bridge work at Park, Bilger Street
Streator City Council approved work for the Park and Bilger Street bridges after the city secured $1 million in federal funding through the office of Darin LaHood. Read More
Darin LaHood speaks on Trump feud with Pope Leo
Peoria Republican Darin LaHood, who is Catholic, was not fond of Trump's remarks about Pope Leo XIV. Read More
Streator council discusses next step in bridge project following $1M federal award
Streator is beginning the process of replacing both the Park and Bilger Street bridges after securing $1 million in federal funding through the office of Darin LaHood. Read More
Arukah lands $2M in federal funding for Princeton renovations
Arukah Institute received a $2 million federal funding award on Tuesday to support major renovations at its Princeton facility, with Congressman Darin LaHood on hand to present the check after getting the funding through legislation. Read More
U.S. Congressman LaHood visited Focus House, other Ogle County communities Wednesday
U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, visited Focus House north of Rochelle on Wednesday to tour the facility and meet with the organization’s leadership regarding its programming and desire for a new residence hall. Read More
Ahead of midterms, Illinois’ GOP members of Congress question the state’s ‘election integrity’
In a letter sent to the Illinois State Board of Elections, Reps. Mike Bost, Mary Miller and Darin LaHood urged the state to provide more information about how voting records are vetted. Read More
Major Illinois and Peoria elections to watch in 2026
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Darin LaHood are up for reelection in 2026. Those races and others will have an impact around the state and locally. Read More
Illinois Republicans tell President Trump to reject Michael Madigan pardon request
U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood, Mary Miller and Mike Bost, staunch Trump allies, penned the request on Tuesday. Read More
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Rep. LaHood visits Lee County Council on Aging to thank staff, greet senior citizens
The Lee County Council on Aging welcomed U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, on Nov. 7 for a special visit recognizing the dedication and service of the agency’s employees. Read More
Illinois politicians vote to end 'secrecy, speculation' of Epstein files
Darin LaHood, Eric Sorensen and Robin Kelly were among the Illinois politicians to release statements after voting on the release of the Epstein Files Read More