Groundbreaks on lead water service line replacements June 24, 2017 9:38 pm|The ceremonial shovels were placed in the dirt Saturday for the first Galesburg home to have its lead…
Bustos and LaHood both opposing closing Peoria Ag Research Lab May 31, 2017 8:00 pm|The National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria is being proposed to cut under President Donald Trump’s…
Bustos joins House Democrats in sit in for gun vote June 23, 2016 8:01 pm|Democrats in the U.S. House this afternoon wrapped up a nearly 26 hour sit in to calling for…
Bustos introduces WATER bill to pay for State Revolving Funds May 25, 2016 3:00 am|Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced today a bill to pay for State Revolving Funds.
Galesburg receives $4M federal loan to abate lead service lines May 18, 2016 5:53 pm|The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has given Galesburg preliminary approval for a $4 million forgivable federal loan to…
Council formally discusses lead issue for the first time tonight April 25, 2016 12:02 pm|“Lead and your water” is the topic headed to the Galesburg City Council agenda for tonight’s work session.
Local lawmakers discuss Galesburg lead problem April 22, 2016 12:22 pm|Galesburg officials have been under scrutiny for the past two weeks since an Associated Press investigation revealed high lead…
Galesburg fending off inaccurate lead information April 19, 2016 12:43 pm|Last night was the first Galesburg City Council meeting since an Associated Press investigation alleged that 5 percent…
Bustos chides city for lead response April 13, 2016 1:00 am|Congresswoman Cheri Bustos met with city officials last Friday to discuss reports of high lead levels in Galesburg…
Bustos to travel with President Obama on trip to Cuba March 15, 2016 8:32 pm|President Barack Obama will be traveling this Sunday to Cuba with fellow democrats, including Congresswoman Cheri Bustos.
Bustos ‘encouraged’ by President Obama’s final State of the Union address January 13, 2016 1:23 pm|Local Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was in attendance last night for President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union…
Bustos announces support for Obama’s executive action on gun control January 6, 2016 11:57 am|President Barack Obama discussed his plans yesterday to reduce gun violence through executive action, a move local Congresswoman…
Boccarossa becomes 2nd GOP candidate for 17th district December 2, 2015 12:05 am|After yesterday’s filing deadline, there are two Republicans that will face off in the March 15 primary to…
Bustos and LaHood vote for increased screening for Syrian refugees November 20, 2015 9:56 pm|After last week’s attacks in Paris, Congress is rushing to ensure a similar attack isn’t launched in the…
U.S. Reps. sign on to ease Cuban trade restrictions November 17, 2015 10:25 pm|Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and Congressman Rodney Davis are announcing bi-partisan support for a bill that would give Illinois…
Celebrating Veterans Day November 12, 2015 12:01 am|Veterans of Foreign Wars chapters, American Legions and other organization around the country are honoring those who have…
Bustos Calls for improved trade with Cuba October 20, 2015 4:02 am|Congresswoman Cheri Bustos returned to the United States last week, following a four-day trip to Cuba to promote…
Bustos to Promote Illinois Farmers in Cuba October 8, 2015 5:37 pm|In the coming days, Democratic Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will travel to Cuba where she hopes to establish new export…
Bustos Urges Boehner to Keep House in Session to Prevent Government Shutdown September 18, 2015 8:00 pm|Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that her and 79 other members of congress have sent a letter to Speaker…
Bustos Comments in Favor of Renewable Fuel Grants September 10, 2015 8:23 pm|Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that 21 states, including Illinois, will receive funding through the…