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Western Illinois University
November 29, 2023

MACOMB, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing $746,000 for Western Illinois University (WIU) to provide law enforcement training programs for local poli

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Sorensen Visits Savanna Industrial Park, Highlights Developments Coming to Northwestern Illinois
November 28, 2023

SAVANNA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Savanna Industrial Park to meet with leaders from the

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Military Helmets
November 27, 2023

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing that his office will host mobile office hours tomorrow to assist veterans in need of help with federal agencies.

Issues:Veterans
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  U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen speaks to media as Normal Mayor Chris Koos looks on in this May 5 photo.
November 27, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are announcing $1 million for the McLean County Center for Human Services to administer behavioral hea

Issues:Health Care
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Sorensen Demands Action from Kia and Hyundai Over Vehicle Thefts
November 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today

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Construction Workers
November 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) celebrated the second anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law being signed into law and hig

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Stethoscope
November 14, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $668,356 from the Department of Health and Human Services to McLean County to administer behavioral health services to youth in Central Illinois. 

Issues:Health Care
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Congressman Eric Sorensen standing at a podium at Sherrard High School, speaking to a gym full of students.
November 10, 2023

On Friday, Sherrard High School's gymnasium was jam-packed with patriotism. 

The school held a district-wide assembly for Veterans Day featuring speakers, musical performances and a student-made video to honor veterans. 

After opening remarks from Sherrard Superintendent Carl Johnson and school board president Rhys Fullerlove — both of whom took time to honor U.S. veterans along with active and aspiring members of the military — guest speaker Lt. Col. Michael Burns took the podium. 

Issues:Veterans
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Sorensen with UAW workers and local leaders at picket line event in Belvidere.
November 10, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined President Joe Biden, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain, Illinois Governor J.B.

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November 9, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Illinois.