Public Safety
I am grateful to the brave law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to serve our communities. Unfortunately, many local departments are often working on strained budgets and lack the necessary equipment needed to adequately protect our neighborhoods.
As your Representative, I am taking strides to invest more into local law enforcement agencies to support their training needs, help them better retain and recruit officers, and build better relationships with the communities they serve.
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MOLINE, IL – On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on the shooting of two police officers in Macomb, Illinois:
PEORIA HEIGHTS (25News Now) - The Village of Peoria Heights approved about $1 million to fix their aging water system along the busy route of Illinois Route 29.
Federal funding covers more than a third of a project to replace water infrastructure along Peoria Heights’ Route 29.
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Federal money will help fund improvements to the water system in Peoria Heights.
17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) visited the village on Monday to announce more than $959,000 to go toward replacing water distribution and raw water collection lines on Illinois Route 29 between Galena Road and Gardner Lane.
ROCK FALLS, Ill. — The Rock Falls Fire Department has been planning a $1.5 million training facility over the past few years. This new building will allow fire training opportunities to better prepare firefighters for emergency situations.
Today, the department hosted a meeting and tour with Rep. Eric Sorenson to detail their proposal for the new facility.
FULTON COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — Congressmen Eric Sorensen (D-17) visited Fulton County Thursday evening to assess damage from the severe storms that swept through the area in mid-July.
Fulton County leaders, and Illinois Emergency Management Agency representatives sat down with the congressman to explain the damage and what problems they are facing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is requesting funding for 15 local projects that will benefit Illinois families as Congress works to fund the government.
On Friday, May 17, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) recognized Police Week by sitting down with KWQC-TV News and discussing work in Congress to support local police departments in Congress.