Feigenholtz law allows for prosecution of fraudulent rehab facilities

SPRINGFIELD – A proposal championed by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) that allows attorneys to prosecute fraudulent rehabilitation facilities and the providers who accept kickbacks from them was signed into law today. “When families are searching for help for a loved one who is in need of substance abuse treatment, they should be able to trust the providers,” Feigenholtz said. “Sadly, there are predatory

Feigenholtz announces tourism funding

CHICAGO – To revitalize the hard-hit tourism industry as it continues to suffer from COVID-19 losses, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) announced the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program received $10 million to bring back new and returning tourism attractions and festivals to our state. “Tourism is vital for my district and many others across the state,” said Feigenholtz, chair of the Senate’s Tourism

Feigenholtz expands parental leave options for new parents

SPRINGFIELD – Public school teachers and employees who are about to become new parents will have greater flexibility on how they can use their sick time for parental leave as part of a new law sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “In 2021 families are formed in their own unique ways. Teachers and employees who have earned sick time should have flexibility in