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Sorensen wins reelection to Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seat
Eric Sorensen, the Moline Democrat representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, appears to be heading back to Washington. With 47% of the votes counted, The Associated Press called the race for Sorensen at 8:48 p.m. Tuesday. Read More
Eric Sorensen, the first out gay member of Congress from Illinois, secures a third term
The out gay Democrat and former TV meteorologist has secured his third consecutive win. Read More
Sorensen, Vancil outline competing priorities in Illinois' 17th District race
Republican Dillan Vancil wants to tackle monopolies. Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen points to bipartisan legislation. Both say lowering costs is a priority. Read More
Sorensen sets Service Academy Night at Moline Public Library
The event hosted by Rep. Eric Sorensen will help students explore academy opportunities, admissions and the congressional nomination process. Read More
How rising energy costs are affecting central Illinois residents
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen visited Peoria to talk about how high energy prices are affecting Illinois consumers. Read More
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
$8M in federal funding awarded to Sauk Valley-area Head Start programs
More than $25 million in federal funding – including $8 million to the Tri-County Opportunities Council in Rock Falls – has been awarded to Head Start programs serving families across northern and central Illinois, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Rockford, announced Tuesday. Read More
Eric Sorensen of Illinois says he will skip Trump State of the Union
Eric Sorensen, who represents much of the Peoria area, is among a number of Democrats who say they are skipping the State of the Union. Read More
Sorensen challenger officially removed from Illinois 17th Congressional District race
A Rockford Democrat running against Rep. Eric Sorensen in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District primary has officially been removed from the ballot, leaving Sorensen without a primary challenger as he seeks a third term Read More
As Illinois ends grocery tax locals can replace, food inflation debate continues
Discussions to end the grocery tax heat up as Rep. Eric Sorensen warns about rising food prices amid easing inflation. 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