Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in response to President Donald Trump’s first 100 Days in office. “President Trump promised to lower costs for working families–but after 100 days, he has done the opposite. Prices are up, and families are feeling the squeeze.
Congressman Eric Sorensen has joined a bipartisan group of Lawmakers to reintroduce the Youth Lead Act. The bill is aimed at helping youth organizations like the Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H, and the Scouts continue to grow and thrive. This Legislation highlights the importance of building leadership and
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, April 28, 2025, with all members present and a short Agenda, that took only 21 minutes to complete. The Consent Agenda was approved after challenges by Councilman Zuidema, questioning the quality of work on the painting of
Editor’s note: On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Morrison, IL, became a site for the ongoing Hands Off protest movement, which began three weeks earlier across the Nation. Click here to read about protestors who demonstrated in Morrison. The Hands Off protests are a series of demonstrations launched across the
Editor’s note: The “Hands Off!” protest initiative began on Saturday, April 5, 2025, as the largest display of public resistance against the second administration of President Donald Trump. Organized under the “Hands Off!” banner, demonstrations voicing opposition to the administration’s policies occurred in over 1400 locations across all 50
Interested citizens are welcome to peacefully protest together, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. Gather in the pocket park at the intersection of N. Cherry Street and E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Protest against the erosion of American values and Constitutional rights, at the hands of
The Illinois Supreme Court released its opinion to reject House Republicans’ lawsuit against Democrats’ gerrymandered legislative maps, based on the laches doctrine, or a lack of timeliness. Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain released the following statement. “This decision by the Illinois Supreme Court is infuriating. I think Leader
State Representative Ryan Spain was honored by three Statewide organizations, for his advocacy on behalf of Illinois citizens. ABATE of Illinois, the State’s leading motorcyclist advocacy organization, and the Illinois State Ambulance Association (ISAA) both named Spain a “2025 Legislator of the Year.” Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) named
Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement, in response to House Republicans passing their budget proposal, which calls for giving massive tax breaks to billionaires, while cutting more than $880 billion from Medicaid. “The budget House Republicans passed would rip health care coverage away from neighbors with disabilities, women
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at p.m., the community is invited to attend an Open House celebration, for April House Children’s Advocacy Center, at their new location. Hours are 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The building is located at 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL. Enter Orange Street behind Yarbrough
Congressman Eric Sorensen delivered passionate remarks and tough questions, during a House Agriculture Committee hearing, focused on expanding opportunity through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP.) In his testimony, the Congressman emphasized the real-world impact of proposed cuts to SNAP. He pushed back on efforts to reduce assistance for
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. All delegates were present to convene the Monday, April 14, 2025, meeting of the Morrison, IL, City Council. Acceptance of the Consent Agenda approved the paying of bills totaling $136,135.06 and offering City support of Arbor Day 2025 and urging citizens to “plant trees
April Fool’s Day 2025, was taken literally by this jolly voter, Jerry Scott, at one-of-two Mt. Pleasant precincts, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 1, also included Clyde residents. All 60 County precincts responded with votes; however
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Raven A. DeVaughn, Director of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), unveiled the Secretary of State Flagship Center on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the Chicago, IL, Loop. The location is 125 W. Monroe Street. A ribbon cutting launched this new,
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, March 31, 2025, without Alderman Vernon Tervelt in attendance. Nathan Jacobs, Recreational Services Director, reported that summer programs sign-ups recorded Volleyball at 47 and Soccer at 120. He also noted the beginning of Thursday, April 3,