Rep. Sharon Chung
(D-Bloomington)
91st District
Springfield Office:
260-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5199
216 N. Center St.,
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-808-2362
Biography
Teacher and professional musician; member of American Federation of Musicians Local 301; B.M., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.M., Northwestern University; former member, McLean County Board; has two daughters.
Chung Champions Safety for Children in the Workplace
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – A new measure backed by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, will create new child labor protections to keep children safe and free from exploitation in the workplace, and was signed into law today.
Chung Promotes New Financial Aid Resources for College Students, Families
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is working to make college more affordable and make financial aid more accessible by encouraging students and families to take advantage of new online tools available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
Rep. Sharon Chung Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Rep. Sharon Chung Highlights Public Safety Measures, Cost Cutting for Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Measures to promote public safety, promptly address local issues and cut costs for families are a few major accomplishments by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, this session.
Rep. Sharon Chung Passes Bill Allowing Colleges, Educators to Work Together to Expand Benefits
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is ensuring fair employee rights to educators and other higher education employees by passing legislation that affirms that higher education employees can receive compensation and benefits beyond what is established in their collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Rep. Sharon Chung’s Flood Insurance Bill Unanimously Passes House
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is working to protect taxpayers from the high cost of flood damage to critical infrastructure by passing bipartisan legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives to make sure Illinois state properties receive federal assistance for floods.
Rep. Sharon Chung Advances Battery Stewardship Act Out of Committee
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is working to help Illinoisans engage in safe and environmentally friendly disposal practices by advancing a bill that makes it easier to dispose of and recycle batteries.
Chung to Join Newly Formed Teacher Shortage Working Group
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, will work to find practical solutions to the ongoing issue.
Rep. Sharon Chung Encourages Local Organizations Apply for Funding Through the Restore, Reinvest and Renew Program
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 are available for various kinds of organizations serving a wide range of needs.
Rep. Sharon Chung Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare, Higher Education, Job Creation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, issued this statement in response to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address on Wednesday: