May, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Sorensen Leads New Democrat Coalition Members on Police Funding, Rejects Proposed Cuts

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 22, 2023

42 Members of Congress Join Sorensen’s Letter Calling for Increasing Resources for Police

Sorensen Leads on Police Funding, Rejects Proposed Cuts

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 21, 2023

42 Members of Congress Join Sorensen’s Letter Calling for Increasing Resources for Police

What did the political committee based in a city within Henry County spend during week ending May 20?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 21, 2023

Friends of Dan Swanson spent the most the month before.

Sorensen Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Local Police

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2023

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) co-led the introduction of the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act, which supports small and midsize police departments by providing resources to improve officer recruitment, retention, mental health, and training.

Weekly recap, week ending May 13 home sales in Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2023

There were 44 reported residential sales in Rock Island County in the week ending May 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2023

The following parishes in the Rock Island Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Illinois Ethanol

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2023

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with members Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Wesley Hunt (TX-13), and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced the Fuels Parity Act, which allows ethanol from corn starch to qualify as an advanced biofuel.

Week ending May 20: one inmate sentenced in Rock Island County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Rock Island County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 20.

City of Moline Committee of the Whole met March 14

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2023

City of Moline Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, March 14

City of Moline Committee of the Whole met April 18

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2023

City of Moline Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 18

Sorensen Announces Available Funding for Local Tech Innovation and Jobs

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2023

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support local tech-industry partnerships and create jobs

City of Rock Island City Council met March 13

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2023

City of Rock Island City Council met Monday, March 13

City of Rock Island Beautification Commission met April 17

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2023

City of Rock Island Beautification Commission met Monday, April 17

Sorensen Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2023

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) congratulated Peoria Christian High School junior Emmelia Edwards on winning the 2023 Congressional Art Competition

Henry County residents pay $345,805 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2023

In February, Henry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met March 13

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2023

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, March 13

City of Moline Keep Moline Beautiful Commission met April 13

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2023

City of Moline Keep Moline Beautiful Commission met Thursday, April 13

Takes Steps to Increase Border Patrol and Fight Fentanyl Trafficking

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 16, 2023

Congressman Eric Sorensen (Il-17) introduced amendments that would better secure the southern border and prevent the spread of fentanyl to an immigration bill the House of Representatives considered this past week.