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Cunnningham to host dialogue on clean energy in Orland Park 10.9.19

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Category: District Events
Friday, August 16, 2019 12:25 PM

Orland Park Clean Energy Listing Tour

Governor signs Cunningham’s first responder suicide prevention measures

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Friday, August 16, 2019 11:40 AM

08152019CM0240SPRINGFIELD – The governor has signed into law two measures sponsored by State Senator Bill Cunningham that would help prevent suicide and promote mental wellness among first responders.

 “Suicide and mental health are among the biggest issues facing first responders today,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the southwest suburbs. “These pieces of legislation are major steps in combating these problems and showing first responders that help is available and it’s okay to ask for it.”

House Bill 2766, which Cunningham cosponsored, creates the First Responders Suicide Prevention Act. The act includes provisions to implement training for individuals tasked with providing peer support counseling to colleagues, requires police and fire departments to develop disciplinary measures for those who violate confidentiality agreements and creates a civil cause of action for employees whose employment status is adversely affected by information obtained during a counseling session.

“Peer support counseling is a critical tool in the fight against first responder suicide and I’m proud to support measures that ensure it remains a viable and confidential option for those who need it,” said Cunningham. “No one understands the issues these men and women face more than their peers and by fostering the development of peer counseling programs, we’re taking steps to save lives.”

House Bill 2767, on which Cunningham was the primary sponsor, requires the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board to develop a course addressing the issues of officer wellness and suicide prevention. The course will be included in the training requirements police officers must complete before graduating the police academy and would also need to be completed every three years after graduation.

The training will be required to include recognizing signs of work-related cumulative stress, issues that may lead to suicide and solutions for intervention with peer support resources.  

“By educating officers, we’re hoping to eliminate the stigma that mental health challenges are a sign of weakness and somehow disqualify officers from being able to do their jobs properly,” Cunningham said.

House Bill 2766 will take effect immediately. House Bill 2767 will take effect January 1, 2020.

Cunningham hosting Coffee and Coversation 9.14.19

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Category: District Events
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 04:06 PM

Coffee and Conversation 9.14.19

Cunningham hosting hiring event 9/26/19

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Category: District Events
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 03:59 PM

Hirign Event 9.19

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  1. Cunningham’s measure to prevent noise and air pollution signed into law
  2. Cunningham announces mentoring grant for Chicago Ridge Public Library
  3. July 27 Coffee and Conversation cancelled
  4. Cunningham hosting Shred Day 7.12.19
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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
 
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10400 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-8128
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