SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Bill Cunningham provided the following statement after hearing the governor’s budget address Wednesday:

“The governor has presented a responsible budget plan that pays the state’s bills and meets our pension obligations. This fiscal stability will help allow the state’s economy to continue to grow.”

“The budget address is the first step in the budget negotiation process. I will be involved in the process over the next several months to make sure working families are put first.”

EVERGREEN PARK – The Evergreen Park Public Library will receive nearly $10,000 in grant money to provide the community with vital education resources thanks to support from State Senator Bill Cunningham.

“Libraries are necessary in giving access to knowledge,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the southwest suburbs. “The funding granted to Evergreen Park Library will help it continue to provide a safe learning space for our community.”

The funding is allocated to libraries across the state to make upgrades, assist with the development of the local workforce and ensure the library stays open safely for families. The grant is comprised of both state and federal dollars.

“In a time with so many uncertainties, access to a library should remain a constant,” Cunningham opined. “I will never stop fighting for funding that benefits our children and working families.”

For a full list of libraries receiving a grant, click here.

CHICAGO –State Senator Bill Cunningham is inviting residents to share ideas and concerns with him and State Representative Fran Hurley at their Coffee and Conversation event Saturday, Feb. 19 at Two Mile Coffee Bar.

“The best way to ensure I’m doing my job as a state senator is to hear directly from the people I represent,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the southwest suburbs.  “Representative Hurley and I look forward to talking with everyone over a cup of coffee and hearing about the issues that matter the most.”

The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9-10 a.m. at Two Mile Coffee Bar located at 9907 S. Walden Pkwy.

Cunningham hopes the joint event with Representative Hurley’s (D-Chicago) office increases government accessibility by giving working families across the district a familiar environment to speak with elected officials.

This event is free and open to area residents. For more information, please call Representative Hurley’s constituent service office at 773-445-8128, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit SenatorBillCunningham.com.