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

CHICAGO – State Senator Bill Cunningham announced that 11 school districts across the Southwest Suburbs will receive over $8 million in evidence-based funding, in addition to the base funding that the state provides.

“Making sure that our schools are properly funded makes a big difference on student outcomes,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “This evidence-based funding helps schools provide high-quality education that students and families deserve.”

The funding comes from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula — an overhaul of the way the state funds K-12 education. The law made school funding more equitable by calculating the needs of individual school districts and basing its state revenue on those needs. The formula takes into account a district’s total enrollment, poverty rate and number of special education or English language learners, among other factors.

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Cunningham invites residents to free yoga at Lake Katherine

CHICAGO – State Senator Bill Cunningham, State Representative Kelly Burke and State Representative Mary Gill are hosting free yoga at Lake Katherine every Tuesday in September for residents looking for a relaxing and fun night out.

“Yoga is a great way to help gain strength in everyday tasks and increases flexibility and mobility,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “I encourage residents to participate in this free event to improve balance and flexibility in a comfortable environment.”

Free yoga at Lake Katherine will take place every Tuesday night in September at 6:30 pm at the Lake Katherine Nature Center/E.G. Simpson Clubhouse, located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Dr. in Palos Heights.

Residents are invited to attend free, hour-long yoga sessions in the park. Each session will be led by yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC. Residents should bring a yoga mat and water.

For more information, reach out to Cunningham’s office at (773) 445-8128 or visit www.SenatorBillCunningham.com for more assistance