Chung Focuses on Constituent Requested Legislation

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, sponsored and advocated for legislation brought to her by constituents in this legislative session, from backing nurses to public media employees. “One of the best parts of being a State Representative is the...

New Chung Law Protects Nurses from Workplace Violence

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. –  State Rep. Chung, D-Bloomington, is continuing her advocacy for healthcare workers by affirming their ability to report workplace violence to law enforcement. “Healthcare workers are foundational members of our community, tending to us when we’re...

Chung’s Transparency in Downcoding Act Becomes Law

​BLOOMINGTON, Ill. –  State Rep. Chung, D-Bloomington, championed a new law requiring more clarity when downcoding insurance claims. This clarity will allow local providers to stay in practice and protect patients from care coverage reductions. “This issue was...

Chung-Backed Budget Signed Into Law

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Another balanced budget is now law thanks to state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, who helped pass a budget prioritizing direct relief for Illinoisans and investing in the resources Washington is trying to slash. “Our budget is focused on filling...

Chung Launches Summer Reading Program

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. —  State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is hosting a Summer Reading Challenge open to all students grades kindergarten through eighth across the 91st district, running from Monday, June 15, through Monday, Aug. 17.  “I want to invite all children...