There’s nothing better than hearing directly from the farmers who keep our communities growing. Thank you to John Dailey for the conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture in Central and Northwestern Illinois.

While touring Walmart’s Distribution Center in Sterling, I saw firsthand how this team keeps products moving and shelves stocked across the Midwest. I’m grateful for the chance to hear directly from workers and leadership about how we can support good-paying jobs and a strong local economy.

Agriculture and conservation go hand in hand. It was great to visit a local wetlands restoration project and see how farmers and conservation partners are working together to protect our land, water, and future.

BIG NEWS! Caterpillar’s $10 million workforce commitment is an investment in the people who keep our economy moving. I’m looking forward to seeing the impact this investment has across our state. www.25newsnow.com/2026/07/29/c...

The work happening at Remedies Renewing Lives is changing lives every day. I appreciated the opportunity to learn more about their addiction recovery services, mobile treatment unit, and the only domestic violence shelter serving the Rockford area.

Thank you, Rockford! I appreciate everyone who took the time to join another in-person town hall. Your questions, ideas, and stories help shape the work I do in Congress.

HAPPENING TODAY: Rockford Town Hall on Monday, August 3, 2026. I look forward to connecting and talking about the most important issues. NOTE: We have reached capacity and cannot accept any additional ticket requests at this time.

Proud to help launch the bipartisan Weather Enterprise Caucus alongside Republican Congressman Mike Flood. Together, we’ll raise awareness of the critical role weather forecasting, research, and innovation play in protecting lives and protecting communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO5k...

Chestnut Health Systems is receiving more than $2.3 million in federal funding to support ongoing drug use and addiction research. These investments help advance lifesaving research and strengthen care for families across our region.

Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying for their medicine and paying their bills. I’m proud the bipartisan STOP GAMES Act has advanced out of the Energy & Commerce Committee. This is another step toward lowering the costs so you keep more money in your pocket.

Our district team was honored to celebrate the opening of Freedom House’s new shelter in Kewanee. This new space will provide safety, support, and hope for survivors when they need it most.

INCREDIBLE: The GOP put forth an amendment that could fire 200,000 people from civilian defense jobs. I not only spoke on the record opposing it, I also worked to make sure it failed on the floor.

Wishing Mayor Tom McNamara all the best in his next chapter. Thank you for your years of service and for being a strong partner in getting things done for our neighbors. I look forward to continuing our work together in your new role serving communities across Illinois.

🚨A very destructive and violent tornado has struck the area of Appleton and Menasha, Wisconsin. From the looks of the damage, it will be a long time for clean up. Praying for healing and a swift recovery. 📸: Paul Fane, courtesy Spectrum News Wisconsin

It was an honor to be the keynote speaker at the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Forum in Washington. I discussed the importance of investing in the people and technology to keep our communities safe.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Rockford, I’m coming your way for an in-person Town Hall on Monday, August 3, 2026. NOTE: A confirmation email with the event location will be sent to attendees prior to the Town Hall RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/town-hall-...

It was great to welcome Illinois Corn growers and Illinois FFA members to Washington. We discussed year-round E-15, improving our locks and dams, and making sure our farmers have the certainty they need to compete and succeed.

Great meeting with the National Weather Service Director, Ken Graham! We talked about ways to strengthen weather forecasting and emergency preparedness, and how we can better support the experts who help communities prepare before disasters strike.

Our military is strongest when every qualified American has the opportunity to serve. Proud to stand up for ALL service members to defeat Lauren Boebert’s amendment.

Great to meet with leaders from the Illinois Soybean Association in my DC office this week! Farmers need relief and certainty, and I’m committed to the fight to support Illinois agriculture and the communities depending on it.

Thank you to all 15,000+ of you who joined my telephone town hall! I always appreciate the chance to hear directly from neighbors across Central and Northwestern Illinois. If you need help with a federal agency, or want to share your thoughts, please visit my website at Sorensen.house.gov

The 14th Amendment is part of our Constitution. Here’s what I shared with WJBC about birthright citizenship.

The Center for Youth & Family Solutions is critical to making sure foster kids don’t fall through the cracks. I sat down with leaders for an important conversation about fighting back against cuts to federal funding that could spell disaster for our most vulnerable neighbors.

Senator Lindsey Graham deserves our nation’s thanks for his decades of service. Whether you agreed with his views or not, he always believed in fighting for a strong and secure America. My thoughts are with his colleagues, family, and the people of South Carolina.

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: I’m hosting a telephone town hall to answer your questions and discuss how I’m working to lower your costs. Sign up to join me: docs.google.com/forms/d/1t7Y...

Nothing like a local coffee spot! Definitely add CXT in Peoria to your places to try! Oh, and it’s always a good idea to eat some locally-baked macarons! Small businesses like this are what keep our communities strong.

Happy 250th to the United States of America!

Our office has helped return more than $2 million to neighbors across #IL17 in just the first six months of 2026! Whether it’s helping families with federal agencies, veterans access benefits, or seniors receive the assistance they’ve earned, serving our community means delivering results.

It was so wonderful to have this year’s IL-17 Art Competition winner Adylene (and her Aunt) in the Capitol to see her work on display. Made my day and week!

Illinois farmers want to succeed. They want certainty in their jobs. And they want us to have their backs when disaster strikes. That’s what I’m fighting for on the House Agriculture Committee.