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October 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is now accepting applications from high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U.S. Service Academy for the Fall 2025 term.

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Sorensen Supports Manufacturing Jobs in Northwestern Illinois
October 10, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a member of the U.S.

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Sorensen Applauds Investments for Local Projects in Northern Illinois
October 10, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $200,000 for law enforcement in Winnebago County to improve access to mental health and wellness services. 

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Sorensen Helps Secure Over $22,000 for Illinois State University Police
October 10, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he helped secure over $22,000 for Illinois State University (ISU) Police.

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Congressman Eric Sorensen Headshot
October 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), the only meteorologist in Congress, is calling on Congress to return to Washington to help impacted Americans and pass much-needed disaster relief as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida and in the aftermath of Hurri

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Sorensen Applauds Decision to Select Illinois for Midwest Energy Hub
October 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), alongside Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced the bipartisan

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Sorensen Announces $750,000 for Normal to Support Local Police and Fight Crime
September 30, 2024

PEORIA, IL – As we approach the start of National Crime Prevention Month, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $750,000 for the Town of Normal to hire six law enforcement officers to increase community policing and crime prevention efforts.  

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Freeport town street.
September 26, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – As we approach the start of National Crime Prevention Month, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $500,000 for the City of Freeport to improve security of their schools and school grounds.  

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Peoria Airport
September 25, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $12,269,860 from the U.S.

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Sorensen Announces Funding to Improve Air Quality in Kewanee and Protect Residents from Extreme Heat
September 24, 2024

MOLINE, IL – As we approach the start of National Crime Prevention Month, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $250,000 for the City of Kewanee to hire two law enforcement officers to increase community policing and crime prevention efforts.