Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is helping to lead efforts to crack down on Members of Congress using their elected positions for personal gain. He joined Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45), and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) to introduce sweeping legislation that would • prevent self-dealing • make
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped introduce the Energy Bills Relief Act. This legislation would ⇒ help lower families’ monthly utility bills ⇒ ensure that data centers are not passing energy costs to households ⇒ expand access to clean and affordable energy
Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 4:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host two more, community, Lenten Fish Fridays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The second date
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the removal of posted Spring Vehicle Weight Limits on County Highways, except Sand Road. It remains posted. The removal of postings went into effect on Friday, March 13, 2026. For questions concerning the postings on County Highways, please contact the Highway Department
Whiteside County Clerk Karen Stralow reports that EARLY VOTING for all Whiteside County Precincts–before the Tuesday, March 17, 2026, General Primary Election–will be conducted in her office, 200 E. Knox Street, in Morrison, IL, on Monday, March16, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The Clerk’s office is on the ground
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $4.3 million in Federal funding [will be] awarded to SAL Family and Community Services, to support early childhood education and care for families in the Quad Cities region. Awarded through the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships program at the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., without Aldermen Vern Tervelt and Mathew Tichler in attendance. The session opened with an update from Karla Burn, representing Morrison On the Move, about Kelly Park improvements. Ordinance 26-02, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MORRISON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NUISANCES,
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, U. S. Representative Eric Sorensen released the following statement, in opposition to giving additional, unrestricted funding to the Department of Homeland Security. “Once again, I voted against a Republicans’ bill to give billions of dollars to ICE, as the agency terrorizes my neighbors, tears families
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement, after voting “No” on the H.R. 7567, the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026”–the latest version of the Farm Bill–in committee. “Back in 2023 I worked with farmers and stakeholders from all across Illinois,
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, U. S. Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) laid out the challenges facing Illinois’ farmers. [He] outlined his concerns with Republicans’ proposed legislation, during his opening remarks at the House Agriculture Committee’s Farm markup of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026″—the
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet at the Highway Department Building, 18819 E. Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL, on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Parking is behind the building. The Agenda follows. NEW OUTLINE VERSION Agenda I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROUTINE BUSINESS A. Approval
Whiteside County Clerk Karen Stralow supplied Specimen Ballots to preview, in advance of the Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Primary Election. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vote for Republican or Democratic candidates. √ Federal Offices: U. S. Senator and U. S. Representative √ State Office:
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s State of the Union Address, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. “I will not be attending this year’s State of the Union. Because I already know the state of our Union–families across Illinois are hurting. Neighbors are scared of
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced he secured over $200 million in Federal funding to support several initiatives at Rock Island Arsenal. This will protect jobs, support servicemembers, and expand the Arsenal’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence. “I am proud to bring home Federal funding to support Rock Island Arsenal, in
Spring road weight limits, often called “Frost Laws,” are seasonal restrictions designed to protect road damage during the spring thaw. As the ground thaws, the roadbed becomes unstable and saturated with moisture, making it highly susceptible to cracking or collapsing under heavy loads. Temporary, usually 90-day, postings typically are