Eric Sorensen

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says a potential lapse in benefits to the largest food assistance program in the U.S. would cause crippling uncertainty for veterans, seniors and children, leaving them wondering about their ability to afford food next month.

With government funding run dry, Rep. Eric Sorensen is among a long list of Democrats and Republicans trying to quickly shape the narrative around the first government shutdown in more than six years.

The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council is getting $210,000 in federal funding to assist with operational expenses over the next three years, helping the organization boost private investment and job creation.

Montez Soliz says he's running against Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen in the March primary for the 17th Congressional District that includes parts of Bloomington-Normal and Greater Peoria.

The U.S. Congressional representatives whose districts include the Peoria area condemned political violence Wednesday in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

OSF HealthCare has been selected to participate in an initiative aimed at advancing management of high blood pressure.

Julie Bickelhaupt is a farmer and chair of the Carroll County Board, a rural county along the Mississippi River border with Iowa. She said she’s running to lower costs for Americans, support farmers and strengthen education.

Political maps are typically redone once a decade after each census. Texas is looking to adopt a mid-decade map change at the behest of President Donald Trump in hopes of adding five more Republican congressional seats in 2027.

Union members with AFSCME said Monday the GOP's tax and spending plan passed this summer will bring devastating cuts to the Illinois State University community and beyond.

'Tis the season for political candidates to firm up plans to run for party primaries next year. Dillan Vancil is running for Congress as a Republican in the 17th district. That U.S. House seat is currently held by Democrat Eric Sorensen.