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Illinois Advances Statewide Rules for High Speed Electric Bikes and Micromobility Devices

Illinois lawmakers have taken a major step toward safer streets with a new measure regulating high-speed e-bikes, e-motos, and electric micromobility devices. The initiative, led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, aims to create statewide rules for electric vehicles capable of exceeding 28 miles ...
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Congressman Sorensen Urges Army to Halt Rock Island Arsenal Job Relocations

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) pressed Army leadership at a House Armed Services Committee Readiness Subcommittee hearing about the relocation of jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal. The hearing provided an opportunity for Congressman Sorensen to share the stories and concerns he has ...
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Illinois Senator Urges Action to Save Independent Pharmacies Amid Medicaid Reimbursement Failures

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. is sounding the alarm on what he describes as persistent failures within the state’s Medicaid system, threatening the survival of independent pharmacies. A state audit in May 2023 revealed more than $100 million in annual discrepancies between what ...
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Lawmakers Advocate for Rock Island Arsenal Workers After Army Ends Union Agreements

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Army announced the cancellation of collective bargaining agreements with the American Federation of Government Employees: “The workers who support our armed forces should have the right to ...
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Congressman Sorensen Expresses Support for Northern Illinois Storm Victims and First Responders

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to the severe storms that touched down across Northern Illinois on Friday night: “I’m thinking about all of the families impacted by the tornadoes and severe weather last night, and I am ...
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Two Arrested After Lengthy Investigation

Edward R. Wilhite of Joliet and Chelsea A. Morrison of Rock Falls, both in their thirties, have been arrested following a Dixon Police Department investigation into claims of child sexual abuse. Authorities allege the pair committed multiple felonies, including predatory criminal sexual assault of ...
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Arellano Calls Out HFS Failures Threatening Local Pharmacies

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) is calling out ongoing failures in Illinois’ Medicaid system that are leaving independent pharmacies underpaid and at risk of closing, saying the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has the authority to correct the issue and should ...
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“Shorts‐A‐Palooza 2026”

The Northwest Illinois Film Office is proud to announce the return of its signature event, the Sixth Annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival: Shorts‐A‐Palooza 2026, taking place Wednesday, April 29th, at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison, Illinois. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with screenings ...
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Rep. Ryan Spain passes “DJ’s Law” for teen driver safety

State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) delivered an impassioned speech before the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 15th, honoring the life of Whiteside County teen DJ Dorathy before passing legislation proposed by his family to improve safety for young drivers in ...
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Whiteside Forum Event Press Release

The Whiteside Forum will host Lt. Jessica Tosh on Sunday April 26th to address the topic of “Homelessness.”  Jessica serves as a Corps Officer at the Salvation Army Sterling-Rock Falls Corps Community Center and brings vast experience and knowledge to her role, interacts with the ...
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Fritts meets with gun owners on Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day

Illinois gun owners gathered in Springfield Wednesday for this year’s Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD). Those in attendance sent a message to lawmakers in the capitol: gun owners are not backing down as Democrats in Springfield continue to push restrictive firearm policies. After ceremonies at ...
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Suspect Flees Police by Jumping into The Rock River

The search for London Thomas of Dixon, Illinois, continues after a major river rescue effort ended without success. Thomas was last seen late April 13th,  jumping from the Peoria Avenue Bridge while fleeing police. The incident began with reports of disorderly conduct and harassment at ...
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