SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford)     was sworn in to serve the 34th Senate District for another term Wednesday.

Stadelman, from the greater Rockford area, was originally elected   to serve in the General Assembly in November 2012. Previously,     he worked as a professional journalist and reporter in the Rockford area for two decades.

Over the past eight years, Stadelman has fought for education reform, to bring an Amtrak route to Rockford, to help upgrade local youth sports facilities, to protect Illinois’ consumers, to help abuse victims and to fight for college students.

“It’s an incredible honor to continue to serve the Rockford area,” Stadelman said. “I look forward to getting back to work to help the people of Rockford and the state of Illinois as we continue to face this public health crisis.”

Stadelman’s district office is located at 200 S. Wyman St., Suite 301, in Rockford. People can contact his office at (815) 987-7557, or at www.senatorstadelman.com.