Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) sent a letter to Deere & Company’s leadership demanding answers regarding their recently announced round of layoffs. “I write to express my deep concern with the continued rounds of layoffs that have impacted more than 2,000 workers this year alone,” Sorensen wrote in the letter. “These losses hit our Quad Cities community […]
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will visit Silvis to announce and provide updates on his funding request from the federal government to replace sewers and upgrade the city’s infrastructure. Media are permitted to attend both the tour of the storm sewer site on 3rd Street and the press conference, and Sorensen will be made […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen, running for reelection in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, joined Rock Island County farmers to accept an official endorsement from the Illinois Farm Bureau’s political action committee, ACTIVATOR. “For over 20 years as a meteorologist, I worked to protect family farmers from dangerous storms—now, I’m fighting to protect their livelihoods in Congress,” said Sorensen. “I’m honored […]
SAL Community Services (SAL) has been awarded more than $13 million to sustain and expand its programs that deliver vital services to local families across the Quad Cities and central Illinois. This funding is a continuation of previous grants, ensuring that SAL can maintain its existing programs while also responding to emerging community needs. “The […]
MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care will host Open Arms, the annual remembrance service for families who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. The service will be inside the mausoleum at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 19, at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, 2501 Eastern Ave., Davenport. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Every year, thousands […]
The newest offering from Bummer City, Inc., the Take Cover Tiki Club, is now open in downtown Moline! th with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00pm. The media and the public are invited to join City leaders and staff and the Take Cover crew for this celebration. Take Cover Tiki Club’s craft cocktail menu offers […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen will join Rock Island County farmers and Illinois Farm Bureau leaders a family farm in Taylor Ridge, where they will discuss the status of the farm bill, the effects of severe weather on farms, and Sorensen’s efforts on behalf of Illinois producers. This visit follows the endorsement of Sorensen’s campaign by the Illinois […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is now accepting applications from high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U.S. Service Academy for the Fall 2025 term. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 P.M CT. “These institutions shape our future leaders, and I’m excited to help our local high […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), visited Rock Island Arsenal to discuss current manufacturing operations and how Congress can continue to support the Arsenal. Duckworth and Sorensen met Arsenal Leadership, including LTG Mark Landes, Commanding General, First Army, […]
MILAN, IL. — FOL-DA-TANK®, an originator of top-quality portable water tanks and related emergency response technology, based in Milan, is helping East Coast communities devastated by the hurricanes Helene and Milton. FOL-DA-TANK® has sent a number of supplies to help the communities, including 70 3,000 gallon pillow tanks for water needs, a number of folding […]
