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Stack of Books
October 12, 2023

Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will help two local colleges advance the study of humanities in northwestern Illinois.

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has announced in a news release that Augustana College in Rock Island and Monmouth College in Monmouth are receiving a combined $224,655 to support humanities projects at their campuses.

Issues:Education
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October 12, 2023

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced Thursday that the Peoria-based OSF HealthCare System is receiving funding to expand nurse training throughout the state.

Issues:Health Care
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Stethoscope
October 12, 2023

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $699,998 from the U.S.

Issues:Health Care
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Sorensen Works to Protect Air National Guard Jobs in Peoria
October 9, 2023

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Congressman Eric Sorensen, Illinois 17th Congressional District, toured the Quad Cities International Airport, discussing future developments and highlighting work being done to install a potential spaceport at the facility.

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Sorensen Joins UAW Workers at Picket Line
October 6, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined a United Auto Workers (UAW) picket line with workers from UAW Local 1268 at the Belvidere Assembly Plant outside Rockford. 

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Windmills
October 6, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing federal funding from the U.S.

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Congressman Eric Sorensen and police officer stand in front of department vehicle
October 5, 2023

PEORIA (25News Now) -U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Rockford) is announcing $130,464 for communities in Central Illinois to use new technologies and equipment to better address crime and keep communities safe.

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Sorensen Applauds Investments for Northwestern Illinois Infrastructure Projects
October 5, 2023

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs are announcing $37,691 for the cities of Moline and Rock Island to utilize new technologies and equipment to better address crime and keep comm

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Congressman Eric Sorensen and local law enforcement officer stand next to police vehicle
October 5, 2023

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

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Sorensen Applauds Investments for Local Projects in Northern Illinois
October 5, 2023

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 ne