Sharon Chung

Several local governments in Central Illinois are looking to create their own data center regulations as lawmakers have yet to take action regulating this emerging industry. Data centers are seen as key to fueling an AI revolution. Critics worry they could drain water and electricity supplies that are needed to power them.

New research showed public schools across the country intentionally evade federal reporting requirements by calling seclusion rooms something else. Students with disabilities, he found, were four times more likely to be restrained or secluded.

Bloomington state Rep. Sharon Chung has introduced a insurance bill that invites conversation and compromise between insurance companies and the state.

Democratic lawmakers mostly support the proposal, but have concerns about higher education funding. Republicans have concern about increases in taxes and increased spending.

Lawmakers have concerns about increasing higher education funding this year, with a tight budget. They are waiting for more information to decide on a change to the funding model.

The Clean and Reliable Grid Act aims to expand the state’s energy capacity in hopes of lowering energy prices. Here's what Central Illinois lawmakers say about the new law.

The fight over the extension of the health care subsidies was a key factor in the longest government shutdown in history. Democrats wanted them extended and accepted a pledge from Republican leadership to schedule a vote soon.

State Rep. Sharon Chung helped defeat a bill that would have allowed the state to regulate homeowners insurance rates.

Bent Elementary School students and staff attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for a new playground expansion and greenspace.

While the recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has escalated fears of political violence, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has been on high alert since June 14, when Democratic former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in their home.