Sharon Chung

State Rep. Sharon Chung told WGLT she has a "let's wait and see" outlook on the POWER Act, the state's previously failed attempt at widespread data center regulation. She also said she does not want to see taxpayer money go to the owners of the Chicago Bears.

State Rep. Sharon Chung says the state's new legislative inspector general should set clear expectations for lawmakers and give guidance on where their staff members can report harassment.

State Rep. Sharon Chung joined 25 Democrats in calling for a new speaker of the House. Current Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has held the position since 2021 and announced he will not seek to retain his leadership role.

“I'm very angry that this continues again to be an issue in our community as a whole, but also Ward 7," said Bloomington City Council member Mollie Ward.

Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't want to see McLean County farmland given up for data centers. He said the state should be pumping the brakes on the industry rather than rolling out the red carpet for it.

A new bill Gov. JB Pritzker has signed into law better accommodates survivors of sexual assault during the reporting process, but police are struggling to find the numbers to make it happen.

Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung is celebrating passing public media protections, congratulates the Chicago Tribune, her work on the cannabis industry, data centers and the budget.

The Illinois legislature has passed rate-increase regulations for both home and auto insurance, though critics argue the changes fail to address the root cause of rate increases and could backfire by raising costs and reducing options for coverage.

Gov. JB Pritzker said he wants Illinois State University and the AFSCME union to come back to the negotiating table as the strike enters its fourth week. "It seems like there is a deal to be made," he said.

Bryce Janssen, public information officer for the Bloomington Police Department, said to avoid scams, go with a trusted contractor or talk with your insurer about recommended contractors. Illinois lawmakers also are looking to stop storm chaser scams.