Cunningham: Agriculture critical in Illinois economy

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• tazewell

SPRINGFIELD – Highlighting the importance of agriculture in the state, State Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) visited with farmers in Tazewell County on Monday to discuss the issues they face.

“Perhaps no issue or industry unites Illinois more than agriculture and agribusiness," Cunningham said. "Whether it is grain traders in downtown Chicago or farmers in Tazewell County, or an agricultural sciences laboratory in Urbana, Illinois is an international center of agricultural production and its related businesses."

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Cunningham: Reform needed in higher education to help reduce tuition costs

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• higher education
• college administrators
• pay

CHICAGO – In an effort to reduce administrative costs and help hold the line on college tuition growth, State Senator Bill Cunningham (D-18) has proposed a series of reforms in how higher education executives in Illinois are compensated. These reforms were sparked by a report revealing inappropriate practices, including the recent scandals at the College of DuPage.

“Institutions of higher learning in our state have been plagued by recent controversies involving mismanagement or misconduct by college presidents, which cost taxpayers and tuition-payers millions of dollars in legal fees and severance payouts," Cunningham said. "We need to reform our laws to ensure more transparency and accountability in the administration of our public colleges and universities."

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State Senator Cunningham, others to host community events

CHICAGO—State Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago), along with Alderman Matt O’Shea and others are holding community events in the 18th District. The first event is a Scary Skate on Saturday, October 24 from 4:30 pm until 5:50 pm at Morgan Park Sports Center, 11505 S. Western Avenue in Chicago. The second event is a Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, October 25 starting at 11 am until 3 pm at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 W. 111th Street in Chicago.

Both events are an opportunity for families to enjoy the fall season and have fun.

For more information, see attached flyers.

Cunningham, others to host "College Savings Assistance Night"

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• college affordability
• local event
• financial aid

CHICAGO - State Senator Bill Cunningham (D-18th), along with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and others will host a "College Savings Assistance Night", presented by the 19th Ward Youth Foundation on Wednesday, September 30 starting at 7:00 PM at th Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 West 111th Street in Chicago.

Attendees will learn more about what programs are available to help make college more affordable.

For more information, please view the attached flyer.