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Springfield Office:
260-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5199
Capitol Updates
District Updates
Touring the Wurmnest Farm in Deer Creek
IL Corn gathered several farmers in the area to come speak with the Rep about the estate tax bill and their family farms throughout the generations.
Read with the Rep
Rep Chung read Earth Day themed books! Supported by some community partners: The Little Farm at Weldon Springs, Illinois Prairie Foundation Wild Ones, The Office of Sustainability from ISU, and a Horticulturist with the Bloomington Parks Department.
Speaking with a couple ISU Social Work classes
Ahead of their visit to the Capitol in Springfield for Social Work Lobby Day. Students had the chance to ask questions about how to approach speaking with their Representatives effectively.
Hiking Weldon Springs State Park with IDNR
With six beautiful trails to choose from, camping, fishing and various educational programs year round; this State Park is a gem. Go explore!
Governors Budget Address
2/21/24 Proposed budget includes investments in education, infrastructure and focusing on good fiscal health for the State.
Illinois Farm Bureau Press Interview
"[A] bipartisan effort to protect farm families and their land by updating the Illinois Estate Tax code." Discussing the new bill filed in the House and Senate.
Press conference with the Illinois Farm Bureau announcing the Family Farm Preservation Act.
This bipartisan bill has been filled in the House and Senate for the 2024 Legislative Session.
Heartland Community College Agriculture Complex Ribbon Cutting
McLean County Farm Bureau Agricultural Lab building at Heartland Community College
Gov Pritzker SmartStart Event - Peoria
*Early Childhood Education is for all children, regardless of their zip code.
48th Annual MLK Awards Luncheon - Normal
Executive Board of Wesleyan's Women in Politics Student Group - Bloomington
*Working to improve representation for Women in government
New Agriculture Facility at Heartland Community College - Normal
*Faculty, Staff and Students are now utilizing the sustainable building and the community looks forward to the many years ahead.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Press Conference
with Governor Pritzker at the Bloomington Public
Library
*"Research shows that early literacy makes a big
difference for our youngest learners when it comes
to developing language and social skills. It's one of
the many reasons my administration allocated
funding in FY24's historic budget to make this
partnership possible—furthering our transformative
early childhood education goals.” Said Governor JB
Pritzker.
difference for our youngest learners when it comes
to developing language and social skills. It's one of
the many reasons my administration allocated
funding in FY24's historic budget to make this
partnership possible—furthering our transformative
early childhood education goals.” Said Governor JB
Pritzker.
Wild Lights at Miller Park Zoo - Bloomington
*Our office took part in sponsoring an exhibit at Miller
Park Zoo for the holiday season. We created and decorated
the Red Wolf exhibit to match the theme of ‘Around the
World’. Seen here is “Le Petit Chaperon Rouge,” aka Little
Red Riding Hood.
Park Zoo for the holiday season. We created and decorated
the Red Wolf exhibit to match the theme of ‘Around the
World’. Seen here is “Le Petit Chaperon Rouge,” aka Little
Red Riding Hood.
MCCC Premier Ribbon Cutting: Brightpoint
(formerly Children's Home & Aid) - Bloomington
*Supporting strong families so children can thrive. The
rebranding campaign focuses on prevention and
education so the health and well-being of children and
families in our community can grow with a solid
foundation in place.
rebranding campaign focuses on prevention and
education so the health and well-being of children and
families in our community can grow with a solid
foundation in place.
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