Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

Representing the 17th District of Illinois
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Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation To Name Galesburg VA Clinic After Lane Evans

Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation To Name Galesburg VA Clinic After Lane Evans

Dec 4, 2014
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk announced that the Senate unanimously approved legislation that would name a veterans facility in Galesburg, Illinois the “Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic.”
Passing of Lane Evans

Bustos, Durbin, Kirk Lead Bipartisan Effort To Name Galesburg VA Clinic After Lane Evans

Nov 13, 2014
U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk introduced legislation today to honor the legacy and public service achievements of former U.S. Representative from Illinois Lane Evans by naming a veterans facility in Galesburg, Illinois the “Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic.”
Passing of Lane Evans

Bustos Statement On Passing Of Lane Evans

Nov 6, 2014
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released a statement on the passing of former Congressman Lane Evans, who represented for more than 20 years the same Congressional District Bustos is honored to now represent.
Bustos Reminds Interested High School Students To Apply For Military Academy Nominations

Bustos Reminds Interested High School Students To Apply For Military Academy Nominations

Oct 9, 2014

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) reminded interested students that she is accepting applications from high school students from across Illinois’ 17th District for nominations to the United States armed services academies for the class entering in the fall of 2015. 

$2.5 million grant announced for Peoria International Airport

$2.5 million grant announced for Peoria International Airport

Sep 11, 2014
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced today a $2.5 million grant for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport.
Bustos Wraps up Busy August District Work Period

Bustos Wraps up Busy August District Work Period

Sep 5, 2014

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos had a busy August and beginning of September, holding more than 45 events with constituents in 19 different towns across the over 7,000 sq. miles she represents. She traveled across the region discussing middle class priorities including job creation and economic growth, protecting Medicare and Social Security, fighting for our veterans, and standing up for family farmers and the rural economy.  Below are some highlights:

Creating Jobs and Growing the Economy

Digital Manufacturing Center to Help Stateline Companies

Digital Manufacturing Center to Help Stateline Companies

Sep 2, 2014
A new digital manufacturing facility is getting ready to open in Northern Illinois and it's expected to help improve local manufacturing companies and spark job creation.
Thomson Prison

Bustos, Durbin Announce Hiring Of Warden At Thomson Prison

Aug 18, 2014
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has taken an essential step in the activation of Thomson Correctional Center by hiring a warden for the new federal prison, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos announced today at the facility in Thomson.

Cheri Bustos talks jobs, transportation during tour stops in central Illinois

Aug 5, 2014
On a tour of central Illinois on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos endorsed the idea of agencies partnering to meet the transportation needs of Fulton County residents.

Bustos: Rock Island Arsenal Receives $110 Million In Federal Funding To Ensure Competitiveness & Steady Workload In Future

Jun 9, 2014
The bipartisan, bi-state delegation that represents the Rock Island Arsenal today announced that the United States Army has allocated $110 million in funding for the Arsenal through the Arsenal Sustainment Initiative, which will help ensure that the Arsenal remains competitive as it bids on additional workload through its partnerships with the private sector.

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