CHICAGO – State Senator Bill Cunningham secured $3 million for a sidewalk project near Hazelgreen Elementary School in Alsip. The grant was awarded under the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

“Something as simple as an accessible sidewalk can provide peace of mind to parents who have kids going back a forth from school,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “This is part of the village’s promise to keep kids safe, and I was glad to play a role in securing the funding.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Bill Cunningham advanced a measure through the Senate that would specifically set aside funding for the city of Chicago to purchase and repair emergency service vehicles like fire trucks and ambulances.

“In an emergency, people expect a reliable fire truck or ambulance to show up,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “This legislation makes sure that the money collected from ambulance rides goes directly toward upgrading emergency vehicles, not diverted elsewhere.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Bill Cunningham advanced a measure that would ensure protected leave for employees whose newborns require intensive care after birth.

“Parents shouldn’t have to choose between keeping their job and sitting by their baby’s side in the NICU,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “This measure provides working people the breathing room they need during a medical crisis.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Bill Cunningham advanced a measure that would specifically set aside funding for the city of Chicago to purchase and repair emergency service vehicles like firetrucks and ambulances.

“When there is an emergency, people want to know that a working fire truck and ambulance are going to arrive at the scene,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs. “This measure will ensure that funds collected from ambulance rides will be used to upgrade emergency service vehicles and not be raided for other purposes.”