The Illinois General Assembly held and emergency session during May of 2020. Below is a legislative recap of the special session, as well as recap of the 2021 Budget. LEGISLATIVE RECAP BUDGET RECAP
CHICAGO – A measure passed by the Chicago City Council Wednesday will allow the city’s bars and restaurants to take advantage of a law sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) permitting the sale of cocktails for delivery and curbside pickup. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to independent bars and restaurants,” Feigenholtz said. “Without new means to help them survive this crisis, some
CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement in response to the landmark Supreme Court decision handed down Monday protecting gay and transgender individuals from workplace discrimination: “No person should have to worry about losing their job or being unfairly discriminated against at work because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This decision will finally extend the workplace protections enjoyed
