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Congressman Sorensen Responds to Tragic Minneapolis Church Shooting

MOLINE, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement after learning of the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.“I am having trouble finding the words to express my feelings learning that children are among the dead in the sanctuary ...
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Citizen’s Police Academy Registration Extended

The Sterling Police Department has extended the date that we are accepting applications for this year's Citizen's Police Academy until Wednesday, September 3rd. The sessions will begin on September 9th, 2025, to be held on Tuesday of each week from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Governor’s Press Conference

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker and numerous Democrats held a press conference on the possibility of Trump deploying the National Guard to Chicago:“Governor Pritzker and his Democrat allies are willfully blind to the violence destroying Chicago. Their ...
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IDOT Announced Bridge Work in Whiteside County

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that construction on the bridge carrying Interstate 88 over the Burlington Northern railroad in Whiteside County begins Tuesday, September 2nd. The work zone is located 2 miles west of the Illinois 78 interchange.
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Rock Falls Man Receives Federal Sentence

A Whiteside County man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.THOMAS DUGGER, 55, of Rock Falls, Ill., pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of distribution of five grams or more ...
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Missing Dixon Man Found Deceased

The Dixon Police Department regrets to inform the community that missing person, David Dykema, has been located deceased in Whiteside County.Over the past several days, the Dixon Police Department, in coordination with the Dixon City Fire Department, Dixon Rural Fire Department, Sterling Fire Department, ...
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Bipartisan Data BRIDGE Act Aims to Boost Rural Broadband for Farmers

Congressman Eric Sorensen of Illinois has teamed up with Indiana's Erin Houchin to introduce the bipartisan Data BRIDGE Act, aiming to improve rural broadband access for farmers and agricultural communities. The legislation would require the Federal Communications Commission to integrate cultivated land data from ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney’s Column

When the Illinois General Assembly passed the TRUST Act in 2017, the goal was clear: to make Illinois a more “welcoming” state for illegal immigrants. Today, it’s more obvious than ever that this law endangers Illinois citizens, weakens the rule of law, and sends ...
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Rep. Fritts Hosts FREE Job Fair

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) is hosting a FREE upcoming Job Fair on Thursday, September 18th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will be hosted at Dillon Mall at Sauk Valley Community College, located at 173 IL-2 in Dixon.“I encourage all interested ...
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Bipartisan Effort Aims to Reform Illinois Redistricting Process

Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood have announced a bipartisan campaign to overhaul how Illinois’ legislative districts are drawn. The two are championing an independent commission aimed at removing partisan politics from the redistricting process. Their plan seeks a ...
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Illinois Lawmaker Challenges Undocumented Student Aid Expansion

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur has introduced new legislation targeting Illinois’ recent expansion of financial aid to undocumented students. This move comes shortly after Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 460, which allows all state residents access to student financial support, regardless of immigration ...
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Illinois Unveils Statewide Violence Prevention Plan for Safer Communities

Illinois is taking new steps to address violence across the state. The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has introduced its Statewide Violence Prevention Plan for 2025-2029. The strategy adopts a public health perspective, emphasizing trauma-informed prevention efforts and strengthening cooperation among local organizations. One ...
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