BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is increasing her focus on addressing the state’s high levels of teaching vacancies by joining the newly formed Teacher Shortage Working Group. This group, chaired by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville,...
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is encouraging local organizations to apply for the newest round of grants from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)’s Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program. $30-million in grants...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, issued this statement in response to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address on Wednesday: “Step-by-step crafting of a fiscally responsible budget that prioritizes more robust higher education,...
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, received an award from the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) for her work spearheading legislation to support high-quality physical and artistic elementary...
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is celebrating local small businesses being recognized for their excellence. Three businesses across Normal and East Peoria: Edge of Normal Workshop LLC, Rader Family Farms and Bear’s Bites, have all been...
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is recommending all eligible local businesses apply for a grant from the B2B NewBiz program. This program is designed to support businesses that struggled to qualify for past relief due to opening too...