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As we celebrate Labor Day, I’m thinking about hard-working families across central and northwestern Illinois who still feel left behind.
High costs and stagnant wages are still making it difficult for middle-class families to make ends meet. At the same time, big corporations are reporting record profits and the wealthiest one percent continues to get wealthier.
ROCKFORD — The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration stopped in Rockford on Thursday with Congressman Eric Sorensen to meet with local entrepreneurs and learn what they need to ensure their success.
ROCKFORD — Congressmen Eric Sorensen and the United States Small Business Administration visited Downtown Rockford Thursday. They hosted a roundtable with local businesses and toured local businesses.
This was done as a way to learn more about how they utilize U.S. Small Business Administration funding.
PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and other Illinois labor leaders in a roundtable to highlight Sorensen’s work to support union jobs and American workers in Congress.
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-17th District) continues with visits to Peoria, today visiting local labor leaders at Engineers Union Local 649.
Among the issues discussed were infrastructure, electric vehicles, and bringing better jobs to the region. Rep. Sorensen said he wants to have these discussions with constituents.
MONMOUTH, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Mayor Rod Davies, and other local officials toured Monmouth neighborhoods to inspect where lead water service lines will be replaced, highlighting Sorensen’s efforts to bring back nearly $1 million for the commu
WILLIAMSFIELD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Williamsfield Schools to highlight recently-announced federal investments for energy upgrades that will lower utility costs, improve air quality, and create healthier learning environments.
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– 17th District State Representative Eric Sorensen toured the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria on Friday afternoon.
This comes after the Air Force announced in June that the Illinois Air National Guard’s TACP group and the Air Force band will be decommissioned from the base.