https://www.wcbu.org/tags/defense-bill Defense bill en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:59:10 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-07-08/sorensen-criticizes-1-5t-defense-bill-points-to-rock-island-arsenal-wins U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said this year's defense policy bill costs too much — at the same time he hopes the legislation's funding protects military installations in Central Illinois. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:59:10 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-07-08/sorensen-criticizes-1-5t-defense-bill-points-to-rock-island-arsenal-wins Molly Hughes https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2014-12-15/defense-bill-includes-new-philadelphia-provision Illinois' senators say federal defense legislation includes a request to a study if a National Park designation is merited for the New Philadelphia… Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:55:12 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2014-12-15/defense-bill-includes-new-philadelphia-provision Associated Press