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Cunningham brings nearly $8 million in additional funding to local school districts

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Wednesday, August 06, 2025 12:23 PM

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CHICAGO – State Senator Bill Cunningham announced that 12 school districts across the Southwest Suburbs will receive nearly $8 million in evidence-based funding, in addition to the base funding that the state provides.

“Additional funding to our public schools will lead to improved student outcomes,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “This evidence-based funding is critical for helping our local school districts provide a high-quality education that students and families deserve.”

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Cunningham bill to track down illegal gun traffickers signed into law

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Monday, July 28, 2025 11:58 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Bill Cunningham’s measure to give law enforcement stronger tools to track down the criminals bringing illegal guns into Illinois neighborhoods was signed into law.

“This will give the police the tools they need to track down illegal guns and the criminals that traffic them into our communities,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “Tracing guns used in crimes and sharing data across jurisdictions will help solve crimes and keep dangerous individuals off our streets.”

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Cunningham extends Summer Book Club deadline to Sept. 15

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Monday, July 28, 2025 08:05 AM

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CHICAGO – In order to give more students a chance to participate, State Senator Bill Cunningham is extending his Summer Book Club to Sept. 15.

“Reading is a great way for students to continue learning outside the classroom,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “We’re extending this year’s Summer Book Club to allow more kids a chance to participate.”

The Summer Book Club is open to18th District students. Students are required to read eight books of their choice, record the names of the books on a form, and return the form to Cunningham’s district office by Sept.15. Every child who completes the Summer Book Club will receive a gift card and a certificate from Senator Cunningham.

The Summer Book Club deadline is extended from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15.

Summer Book Club forms are available to download at SenatorBillCunningham.com. People with questions can reach out to Cunningham’s office at (773) 445-8128.

Orland Park Shred Event

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Monday, June 09, 2025 11:36 AM


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  3. Cunningham secures $3 million for sidewalk project in Alsip
  4. Cunningham’s bill would upgrade Chicago’s firetrucks and ambulances
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Welcome

Thank you for visiting my website. I am proud to serve as the State Senator from Illinois’ 18th District, representing sections of Worth, Palos, and Orland Townships in the Southwest Cook County suburbs and the neighborhoods of Mount Greenwood, Beverly, Morgan Park and Auburn-Gresham in Chicago.

I hope you’ll find this site a useful resource to stay informed about our district and my actions in Springfield. Please contact either of my offices with questions or ways I can better serve you.

It is my honor to represent you in Springfield.

Sincerely,

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Bill Cunningham
President Pro Tempore
State Senator, 18th Senate District

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Springfield Office:
Senator 18th District
309-J Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5145
(217) 782-2115 FAX
 
District Offices:
10400 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-8128
(773) 672-5143 FAX

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