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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
$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
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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