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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria City Councilwoman Denise Jackson had a federal lawmaker come to a South Peoria park in an effort to get federal funding to help with the area’s food insecurity.

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — Water in Peoria Heights will soon see a completely new look.

On Monday, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen spoke to business owners and Peoria Heights residents about the $960,000 in federal dollars that will completely restructure the village’s water system.

It’s common to hear talk on Capitol Hill about the need for infrastructure related to the three Rs: roads, rails and runways.

But one critical “R” is missing: rivers.

“That fourth ‘R’ carries far more tonnage far more efficiently, and far more environmentally sound,” said Tom Heinold, chief of the Operations Division at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District.

ROCK FALLS – The U.S.

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.

MOLINE, Ill. — On Wednesday, Aug. 7, U.S Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Rock Island) toured Project Now's Esperanza Center, a facility dedicated to providing early childhood education and support for families in the Quad Cities.

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.