Press Releases
PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs are announcing $130,464 for the Central Illinois communities to use new technologies and equipment to better address crime and keep communities safe.
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs are announcing $189,312 for the City of Rockford to enhance the city’s radio and communications system to better connect officers and make neighborhoods safer.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on his vote to vacate the office of the Speaker.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on his vote to avert a government shutdown.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a telephone town hall yesterday evening with residents of Central and Northwestern Illinois.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) applauded the Air National Guard’s decision to select Peoria’s 182nd Airlift Wing as one of four preferred locations for new C-130J aircraft to replace the aging C-130H aircraft.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives expressing support for United Auto Workers (UAW) members as they negotiate their contract with major automotive industry companies.
ROCKFORD, IL – U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joined Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle, and other local leaders to tour Beyer Early Childhood Center and highlight efforts to support kindergarten programming.