Cunningham to once again join fight against lung cancer

CHICAGO – An area state legislator is joining a south suburban family in their fight against lung cancer.

State Senator Bill Cunningham will join the Piet family from Tinley Park for the Hustle Up the Hancock event held in downtown Chicago by the Respiratory Health Association.

Cunningham was inspired by young Ian Piet, who lost his father to lung cancer in 2015. Witnessing the battle motivated Ian and his mother Holli to become advocates for a cure for lung cancer and other respiratory diseases.

This will be the second year in a row Cunningham has joined Piet on the 94-story climb up the John Hancock Building to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for lung cancer.

“I am proud to do everything I can to help Ian raise awareness and money to combat cancer and other respiratory illnesses,” Cunningham said. “We all must do our part to help end cancer once and for all.”

This year’s event is scheduled for Feb. 25, 2018.

Spring events in the district

Monday, April 2
After Office Hours
Mt. Greenwood Office
3207 W. 111th St., Chicago
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 14
Coffee and Conversation
Dunkin Donuts
6707 W. 111th St., Worth
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, April 15
Self-Defense Seminar
The Chicago FIX
3139 W. 111th St., Chicago
1:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 21
Kids Health and Safety Fun Fair
Orland Township Building
14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m

Saturday, May 12
Shredding Event
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
11960 S. Pulaski Rd., Alsip
9:00 a.m. to 11:00
*2 box limit

Monday, May 14
After Office Hours
10400 S. Western Ave., Chicago
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 19
Coffee and Conversation
Dunkin Donuts
10401 S. Western Ave., Chicago
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 19
Bike Across America - Bike Hike
McKiernan Park
10714 S. Sawyer Ave., Chicago
10:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 28th
Hiring Event
Chicago Agricultural High School
3857 W. 111th St. From 10 am – 1pm.
To register, contact 773-445-8128

Senate passes measure ending participation in flawed voter registration program

“The negatives of Crosscheck far outweigh any of the positives. By ending our participation in that system, we can guarantee that the personal information of Illinois voters won’t be weaponized by anyone.” - State Senator Bill Cunningham

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed legislation today ending Illinois’ participation in the controversial Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program. The program, called Crosscheck for short, is intended to check if people are registered to vote in multiple states.

However, the program is prone to cybersecurity concerns and has been used to suppress minority voters by purging valid voters from voter rolls.

In response, legislation was filed in Springfield that would require Illinois to use the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) instead of Crosscheck. ERIC uses tougher security protocols and more information to guarantee that personal information is correct and safer from hacking.

State Senator Bill Cunningham was the measure’s chief co-sponsor.

“The negatives of Crosscheck far outweigh any of the positives,” Cunningham said. “By ending our participation in that system, we can guarantee that the personal information of Illinois voters won’t be weaponized by anyone.”

The measure now goes to the House of Representatives.

Cunningham hosting office hours with Rep. Hurley