Sen. Bill Cuningham, D-Chicago, won’t seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield

By ANDREW ADAMS – Capitol News Illinois

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Sen. Bill Cunningham, one of the most powerful Democrats in Springfield, will not run for reelection in 2026.

Cunningham has a reputation for brokering negotiations on complex legislative issues, earning him respect from many advocacy groups.

A sweeping energy reform bill being shepherded by Cunningham and others is likely to come up in a short legislative session in October.

Significant road blacks are ahead for that energy reform, but advocates and lawmakers are hopeful they’ll pass something.

This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

CHICAGO — Sen. Bill Cunningham, a Chicago Democrat with a reputation

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