- Published: Thursday, June 16, 2022 09:02 AM
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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.
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It is my honor to represent you in Springfield.
Sincerely,
Bill Cunningham, President Pro Tempore
State Senator, 18th Senate District
- Published: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 10:23 AM
CHICAGO – New law co-sponsored by State Senator Bill Cunningham to give taxpayers more opportunities to provide support and resources to first responders was signed into law Friday.
“This new law creates a convenient way for us to give back to first responders,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs.
House Bill 4161 aims to increase donations to the 100 Club of Illinois by making a convenient donation option on individual state income tax returns. The 100 Club of Illinois is a nonprofit that provides resources, financial support, training and moral support to both the families of first responders killed in the line of duty and active duty first responders. All sworn federal, state, county and local first responders stationed in Illinois are included.
Similar donation options on state individual tax returns include the Wildlife Preservation Fund, Diabetes Research Fund, Hunger Relief Fund, among others.
“Funding groups like the 100 Club serves to benefit the first responder community who put their lives on the line to protect us,” said Cunningham.
House Bill 4161 took effect immediately upon signing. The 100 Club of Illinois Fund checkoff will be available starting next year.
- Published: Wednesday, June 01, 2022 09:43 AM
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Bill Cunningham supported a new law that aims to reduce catalytic converter thefts.
“This is a smart way to combat rising catalytic converter thefts,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “This law prevents handshake cash deals on these converters, which will reduce the monetary motive to commit this crime.”
The law, filed under House Bill 107, adds catalytic converters to the definition of recyclable metal, requiring businesses to keep record on catalytic converter sales. The license plate number of the vehicle, photographs or video of the seller, a verified name and address of the seller, and a signed declaration by the seller stating that the catalytic converter was not stolen is now required.
In addition, the measure prohibits a recyclable metal dealer from purchasing a catalytic converter with a value over $100 with cash.
House Bill 107 is effective immediately.
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