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Illinois politicians announced on Tuesday a multi-million-dollar investment into mass transit that could change the way some riders get around their communities.
According to a press release from the office of Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-17), U.S. Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Sorensen announced the allocation of more than $25 million in federal funding to help riders who use the Greater Peoria and Rock Island County Metropolitan mass transit districts.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced a total of $25,415,095 in U.S. Department of Transportation funding for the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) and the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District. Of that funding, $10,000,000 will be awarded to MetroLINK and $14,415,095 will be awarded to the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a town hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
Bloomington and Normal city officials are thanking Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen for his help in securing nearly $5 million in federal spending for the community.
The Interior Department appropriations bill will pay for more work on storm and sanitary sewer separation in Bloomington, storm water drainage work in Normal, and redesigning and constructing a part of Vernon Avenue near Colene Hoose Elementary School.
The city will replace a 105-year-oldbridge across the street from Constance Lane Elementary School next year in order to provide a safer connection for schoolchildren and neighborhood residents.
Congress Eric Sorensen announced a nearly $8.6 million grant for the City of Rockford to administer early childhood education to families in Northern Illinois.
“Making sure our kids have access to the classroom is a critical step to putting our children on the road to success,” said Sorensen. “I’m proud to see our tax dollars coming back to my hometown of Rockford to support working families in Northern Illinois and contribute to our region’s growth.”
PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $8 million for Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity (PCCEO) to administer early childhood education to families in Central Illinois.
"Making sure our kids have access to the classroom is a critical step to putting our children on the road to success,” said Sorensen. “I’m proud to see our tax dollars coming back to Peoria to support working families in Central Illinois and contribute to our region’s growth.”
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen is announcing nearly $8.6 million for the City of Rockford to administer early childhood education to families in Northern Illinois.
"Making sure our kids have access to the classroom is a critical step to putting our children on the road to success,” said Sorensen. “I’m proud to see our tax dollars coming back to my hometown of Rockford to support working families in Northern Illinois and contribute to our region’s growth.”
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $12 million in federal grant funding for Head Start education programs in Western Illinois.
"Making sure our kids have access to the classroom is a critical step to putting our children on the road to success,” said Sorensen. “I’m proud to see our tax dollars coming back to
Western Illinois to support working families in the region and contribute to the growth of our communities.”
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) has reopened the Peoria Health Center after it was severely damaged by a firebomb attack in early 2023.
The rebuilding and renovations amounted to more than $1 million. On Tuesday, PPIL held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and press conference with Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Michael Cabonargi, Congressman Eric Sorensen, and Illinois State Senator Dave Kohler to unveil the new facility.