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State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, participates in a roundtable discussion on student success on Sept. 18, 2026, at Illinois State University's Multicultural Center in Normal.

State Rep. Sharon Chung reflects on media protections, data centers and more following the spring legislative session

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Scammers try to take advantage of tornado damage, Illinois lawmakers look to stop them

Lawmakers Chung, Koehler look to keep Illinois a beacon of LGBTQ+ support

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Chung Bill Protecting Independence of Media that Partner with Public Universities Passes House

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McLean County inches closer to a permanent site for hazardous waste disposal

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Chung Supports Bill Creating Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act

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ISU buildings, grounds and dining services employees on strike

Chung-Backed Bill Passes, Empowering Young Voters, Inspired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.

AFSCME Local 1110 prepares to strike Wednesday morning

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B-N Water Reclamation District gets $5 million grant to spark west side industrial development

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State Rep. Sharon Chung and the insurance industry oppose new rate regulation bill

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Rep. Sharon Chung wants to limit corporate money in elections

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Estate tax reform ‘something that I could support,’ Pritzker says

Illinois lawmakers look to regulate data centers as local governments propose their own rules

State Rep. Sharon Chung seeks compromise on insurance oversight

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“Locked Inside” forum by Dr. Charles Bell to expose hidden harms of school restraint and seclusion

On the Record: State Rep. Chung introduces bill to lower health care costs

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Medical debt relief program has erased 358,000 Illinoisans’ bills

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Despite federal silence, Bloomington-Normal commemorates World AIDS Day

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U.S. Rep. Sorensen pushes for extension of Obamacare subsidies during visit to Normal

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50 turkeys donated to Bloomington food banks for Thanksgiving

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Chung Highlights Resources from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Rep. Chung Announces Training Opportunities for New Housing Developers

On the Record: Sharon Chung opposes tax plan, advocates fair downstate transit funding

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Grant money to fund EV charging stations along interstate, station coming to Bloomington

Liberty Steel shares update on plan to bring headquarters to the Peoria area

Bent Elementary School welcomes new playground and greenspace

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Illinois Representative announces new streamlined electric vehicle rebates

Illinois lawmaker suggests estate tax reform for farmers

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On the Record: Sharon Chung opposes tax plan, advocates fair downstate transit funding

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State Rep. Sharon Chung visits Parkview Middle School in Creve Coeur

Bipartisan push to safeguard Social Security at Peoria event

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Accessibility-focused playground coming to Stevenson Elementary School

Q&A with Rep. Chung on higher education funding, data centers, and all that didn't get done during spring session

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Central Illinois lawmakers voted on the budget

Chung Creates Task Force to Address Rising Cost of Living Crisis

Chung-Backed Measure to Ease Financial Burden of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Medications and Treatment

Swift action needed as IFB issues FFPA action request

Chung Measure Encourages Greater Civil Service Worker Protections and Benefits

Central Illinois lawmakers split votes on Mahomet Aquifer bill, which now heads to the governor

Bacon Draws a Crowd at the Illinois State Capitol

Clock ticks on lifting Illinois' nuclear moratorium as environmental groups want a say

DCFS and ISU team up for new high-tech child welfare simulation space in Normal

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Rep. Chung to Participate in ‘Safety of Seniors’ Event, Focusing on Health and Safety

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Chung Bill Prioritizes Clean, Affordable Drinking Water, while Helping Local Businesses Succeed

Bloomington police offer assurances for undocumented residents amid deportation fears

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Illinois lawmakers renew push to provide more tax credits for low-income housing development

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Amidst housing shortages, state lawmakers retry bill to accelerate affordable home construction

Heartland Community College president says no plans to expand to 4-year programs as part of governor's proposal

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B-N Water Reclamation District pushes a bill to expand wastewater treatment for economic development

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State Rep. Sharon Chung celebrates Karina's bill passage

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Chung to Focus on Higher Education, Agriculture and Healthcare on Key House Committees

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Youth care center in McLean County explores urgent care for behavioral health

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A 'Bueno' day in Bloomington as new Ferrero chocolate plant officially begins production

Illinois lawmakers, laborers meet to discuss reauthorizing jobs training bill

Koehler-Chung battery recycling bill becomes Illinois law

Illinois lawmakers looking to lower prescription drug costs, but not everyone is on board

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Chung Champions Safety for Children in the Workplace

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Chung Promotes New Financial Aid Resources for College Students, Families

McLean County Animal Control breaks ground on new shelter

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Illinois lawmakers working through weekend to wrap up state budget

Ill. House Democrats: Rep. Sharon Chung's Flood Insurance Bill Unanimously Passes House

The Baby Fold opens Center of Excellence with 'wholehearted' community support

Rep. Sharon Chung joins statewide teacher shortage working group

Museum of History celebrates past, present and future women of McLean County

Rep. Sharon Chung Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for Funding Through the Restore, Reinvest and Renew Program

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New legislation could change Illinois' estate tax for family farm operations

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48th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Luncheon"We make it a point to try to honor his legacy, remember it," Chung said. "And now, it's even more important to me as an elected official, representing our community, to make sure that we walk the walk."

Director Jeanne Hamilton speaks about the visit from Governor JB Pritzker to the Bloomington Public Library

Illinois college students asking for five mental health days in proposed state law

Bloomington school district plans to buy former State Farm building for expanded Pre-K, early childhood programs

U-High student gets bill passed to protect child influencers online

Illinois house approves bill requiring insurance coverage for hearing aids

Growing Asian American representation in the Illinois Statehouse

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