CHICAGO – To emphasize the importance of learning throughout the summer, State Senator Bill Cunningham is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer vacation.

“Summer reading is a great way for students to stay engaged and continue learning outside the classroom,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “I’m proud to kick off this year’s Summer Book Club to help kids build strong reading habits.”

The Summer Book Club is open to18^th District students. Students are required to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form, and return the form to Cunningham’s district office by Aug. 15. Every child who completes the Summer Book Club will receive a gift card and a certificate from Senator Cunningham.

Summer Book Club forms are available to download at SenatorBillCunningham.com. People with questions can reach out to Cunningham’s office at (773) 445-8128.

CHICAGO - State Senator Bill Cunningham and State Representative Mary Gill are hosting a Mobile DMV event Friday, Feb. 21 at Crosswinds Church in Chicago.

“This is a convenient way for members of the community utilize DMV services at a facility near them,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “I encourage folks who haven’t had the chance to visit their local facility to take advantage of this service.”