SPRINGFIELD – A bill sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) that allows Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to attest to their completed clinical hours was signed into law Friday. “Our allied health care workers are stretched to the limit—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Feigenholtz said. “This new law will assist Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who have completed their clinical training hours to self-attest and eliminate
SPRINGFIELD – On Saturday, the Illinois Senate approved State Senator Sara Feigenholtz’s measure that would restrict the use of restraints on children in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services during transfers. “Children at DCFS are our state’s most vulnerable population,” said Feigenholtz. “They have had enough trauma. We need to ensure shackling them will never happen.” Over the past few
Measure also includes month-long vaccination incentive SPRINGFIELD – A measure sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) expanding the state’s “cocktails-to-go” program was approved by the Senate Sunday and will head to the governor. “The hospitality industry was hit the hardest by the pandemic,” Feigenholtz said. “Our favorite local bars and restaurants are the cornerstones of our communities. Sadly, we have lost many that
