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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Bill Cunningham is a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 18. Cunningham was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Cunningham is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018. Cunningham previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013.


Cunningham received a bachelor's from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His professional experience includes working for the Cook County Sheriff's Office, as community affairs director to Sheriff Michael Sheahan, and chief of staff for Sheriff Tom Dart.

Education

  • BA, Political Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1990

Professional Experience

  • BA, Political Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1990
  • Former Chief of Staff, Cook County Sheriff's Office
  • Former Director of Communications, Cook County Sheriff's Office

Political Experience

  • BA, Political Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1990
  • Former Chief of Staff, Cook County Sheriff's Office
  • Former Director of Communications, Cook County Sheriff's Office
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 18, 2012-present
  • Former Parent Representative, Sutherland Local School Council
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 18, 2018
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 35, 2010-2012

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Agriculture Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Criminal Law Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Executive Subcommittee on Gaming, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Second Appropriations Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance, Illinois State Senate

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Public Higher Education Executive Compensation, Illinois State Senate

Former Chair, Telecommunication and Information Technology Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Illinois State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture

Member, Committee of the Whole

Member, Energy and Public Utilities

Member, Executive Appointments

Member, Higher Education

Member, State Government

State Bills
Speeches
Events

2019

Mar. 16
Coffee and Conversation, Orland Park

Sat 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM CDT

14209 S LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462-1160, United States

Feb. 19
Coffee and Conversation, Palos Heights

Tue 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM CST

Starbucks (7202 West 119th Street, Palos Heights, IL) Palos Heights, IL

Jan. 19
Coffee and Conversation, Chicago

Sat 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST

Dunkin' Chicago, IL