One of the Illinois lawmakers feeling the tension between health and business most acutely is Senator Sara Feigenholtz. Her Chicago district includes Lakeview and Lincoln Park, with some of the state’s most visited attractions and restaurants. She said she gets it. “I am the daughter of a doctor,” she said, “but I also have a tremendous appreciation for what these businesses are going through.”
UPTOWN — Drag queen CircuitMom will perform during a virtual rally to boost census participation on the North Side. State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz is teaming up with Alds. James Cappleman (46th) and Michele Smith (43rd) for the rally at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The officials will discuss with neighbors ways to support the community during the coronavirus pandemic, including ways to boost census participation. “COVID-19
Illinois State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago): “Lawmakers are working together to provide our local independent restaurants every possible lever and tool to keep their doors open to curbside pickup and delivery during this pandemic. No single industry has been hit harder than the hospitality sector.” “Permitting this industry to creatively and safely package their menu items while preserving safety is very doable. We just
