A local Illinois congressman has joined several lawmakers to block Congress from getting a pay raise.
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, joined U.S. Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, and Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, in the effort. The goal is to urge leaders to block an effort to increase Congress members pay.
Members of Congress receive $174,000 in annual salary.
Sorensen represents eastern Mercer County.
*Story courtesy RFD Radio