Press Releases
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced OSF Healthcare in Peoria was awarded $750,000 in federal funding to help expand access to healthcare in rural areas in Illinois’ 17th district.
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), alongside U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, sent a formal letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) demanding transparency about the sudden installation of fencing around the U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois in Rockford.
The lawmakers are pressing DHS for details about the purpose of the fencing, how much it cost, how long it will remain in place, and whether local or state officials were notified in advance.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement after learning of the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.
With the 90th anniversary of Social Security approaching, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) led a group of more than 30 House Democrats demanding answers from Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano about concerns from constituents who are struggling to access benefits. The Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) changes at the agency have created excessive claim processing wait times and inaccessible field office appointments.