Congressman Eric Sorensen is fighting to protect Americans from the Trump-Musk plan to gut Social Security. Sorensen introduced the “Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act, ” which aims to prevent the closure of critical Social Security field and hearing offices. This bill would ensure continued access to vital services
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The report was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Editor’s note: During Public Comment, nine-year-old Wren West addressed the members, urging them to repaint faded bicycle route striping on City streets. Sister Gillian, age 12, stood with her at the microphone. Following is the multi-signature petition Wren submitted. Editor’s
Ahead of the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” and the historic Civil Rights March from Selma to Montgomery, AL, Congressman Eric Sorensen joined his House Democratic colleagues, to reintroduce H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill would: •restore and modernize the protections of
Editor’s note: Left-to-right are IL House of Representatives Tony McCombie, Ryan Spain, and Dan Ugaste. At the request of the Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois House Republicans filed a brief with the Illinois Supreme Court last week, to further argue the case for fair maps in the State of Illinois.
Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. “Every day I hear from my constituents who want me to find common sense solutions to lowering prices and securing the border. They want groceries to be
The transformative broadband fiber deployment project in Whiteside County and Northwest Illinois has reached a significant milestone. JCE Co-op (formerly Jo-Carroll Energy Co-op) announced its 7000th fiber customer, with the connection of Garden Plain Township. To commemorate this achievement, representatives from JCE Co-op, Whiteside County, and Garden Plain Township
Congressman Eric Sorensen has fought back against efforts to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS.) He recently raised alarms about the impact cuts would have on Americans’ ability to access life-saving weather reports. On Friday, February 28, 2025, he issued the
Congressman Eric Sorensen announced Thursday, February 27, 2025, that his guest for the State of the Union address will be James Diaz, a resident of Monmouth, IL. Diaz is a disabled veteran who served overseas during the Gulf conflicts of the 1980s and 1990s. He was unexpectedly laid off
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet in City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The Agenda follows. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call/Attendance III. Approval of February 4, 2025,
State Representative Ryan Spain recently filed legislation that would provide relief for residents and businesses across Illinois. Spain’s bills are part of the House Republicans’ “Relief for Working Families” legislative initiative. It is focused on reducing the financial burden on middle class residents. Two of Rep. Spain’s bills in
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, March 3, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants Illinoisans to make sure they know if they need a REAL ID, before the Federal deadline, which is now less than three months away. The Secretary of State’s office is proactively raising awareness about the uses of REAL IDs. It is also clarifying
Editor’s note: The date of a Council tax vote was corrected to read on Monday, February 24, 2025. By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, February 10, 2025, without Councilman Buckner in attendance. Kim Ewoldsen and Ken Burn presented details and the success path
Following is the Agenda for the Morrison City Council meeting of Monday, February 10, 2025. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT PRESENTATION AGENDA 1. Kim Ewoldsen and Ken Burn, Sauk Valley Community College, Impact Program, Mustang Challenge [1-2] REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, COMMISSIONS,
Whiteside County Health Department is beginning their Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Need (IPLAN.) This community health assessment is a mandated planning process, that all local Health Departments must conduct every five years. The Health Department surveys the community and analyzes the results, along with available data. This