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Cunningham measure to upgrade Chicago’s firetrucks and ambulances signed into law

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Monday, August 18, 2025 08:30 AM

 Sen. Bill Cunningham

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Bill Cunningham’s measure to specifically set aside funding for the city of Chicago to purchase and repair emergency service vehicles like fire trucks and ambulances was signed into law.

“Dedicating funding to emergency vehicles will help keep our community safe during emergencies,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “Money collected from ambulance rides will now go directly toward upgrading emergency vehicles.”

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Cunningham: Parents shouldn’t be fired for putting their kid’s health before their job

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Friday, August 15, 2025 03:14 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Bill Cunningham’s measure to ensure protected leave for employees whose newborns require intensive care after birth was signed into law.

“Parents shouldn’t have to choose between going to work and sitting in the NICU with their newborn,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “This legislation gives parents the flexibility they need during a serious medical emergency.”

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

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Wednesday, August 06, 2025 12:23 PM

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CHICAGO – State Senator Bill Cunningham announced that 12 school districts across the Southwest Suburbs will receive nearly $8 million in evidence-based funding, in addition to the base funding that the state provides.

“Additional funding to our public schools will lead to improved student outcomes,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “This evidence-based funding is critical for helping our local school districts provide a high-quality education that students and families deserve.”

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Cunningham bill to track down illegal gun traffickers signed into law

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Monday, July 28, 2025 11:58 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Bill Cunningham’s measure to give law enforcement stronger tools to track down the criminals bringing illegal guns into Illinois neighborhoods was signed into law.

“This will give the police the tools they need to track down illegal guns and the criminals that traffic them into our communities,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “Tracing guns used in crimes and sharing data across jurisdictions will help solve crimes and keep dangerous individuals off our streets.”

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  1. Cunningham extends Summer Book Club deadline to Sept. 15
  2. Cunningham backs bill to track illegal guns and keep crime out of neighborhoods
  3. Cunningham secures $3 million for sidewalk project in Alsip
  4. Cunningham’s bill would upgrade Chicago’s firetrucks and ambulances
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Springfield Office:
Senator 18th District
309-J Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5145
(217) 782-2115 FAX
 
District Offices:
10400 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-8128
(773) 672-5143 FAX

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