May 13, 2025 Dear Neighbor, Recent news from the federal administration indicates draconian cuts for essential services are coming our way and will impact our state’s budget. Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined other states in challenging these many executive actions in court – including winning a preliminary injunction to restore over $77 million for Illinois schools. May is when the legislature works in earnest to
Continuing her efforts to protect the dignity and rights of LGBTQ+ Illinoisans, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz advanced legislation this week to update Illinois’ property laws with gender-neutral language. “I’m proud of what Illinois has done to support the LGBTQ+ community, from updating our marriage laws with gender-neutral language to easing barriers to name changes,” Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) said. “House Bill 1083 continues this critical work
Like large urban centers throughout the country, downtown Chicago faces critical challenges coming out of the pandemic as people make different decisions about how and where they live, work, dine and play — something State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is working to change. “With hybrid workforces, evolving consumer habits and low office occupancy rates across the central business district, Chicago is in need of a
