With one in five of his constituents in Western Illinois receiving SNAP benefits, State Senator Mike Halpin is warning people of the dire and immediate impact of the potential halt of SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1 “A significant portion of residents in Western Illinois could lose key food assistance support due to the federal government shutdown,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “The federal administration could be funding SNAP benefits for November onward, but are actively choo

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of investments for Western Illinois in the bipartisan Water Resources...

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $12 million in federal grant funding for Head Start education programs in Western...

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to announce $1,045,348 for Whiteside...

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $123 million in tax dollars for historic projects in Western Illinois. “Western Illinois...

WOODHULL, IL – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) was appointed to the College Course Materials Affordability and Equitable...

By Courtney Bibo Published November 4, 2021 in The Burg I’m sure many of you have heard the buzz around town that Cottage Hospital has a...

GALESBURG — Both Carl Sandburg College cross country teams made history by appearing in the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country...