In 2009, Senator Hendon was a principal proponent of a bill for $31 billion in capital-spending for education passed in May by the state Legislature. Part of the bill would have ensured that 40 million in funds would go to Chicago State University for a West Side campus.
In 2009, Senator Hendon was a key supporter of a bill allocating $31 billion in capital spending for education that passed in May by the state Legislature. A portion of the bill would have allocated $40 million to Chicago State University for a West Side campus.