Feigenholtz horrified at hate-driven violence in Washington, DC

Calls on community to honor Sarah Milgram’s legacy After two Israeli Embassy staff were shot and killed at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement: “I am heartbroken that two Israeli Embassy staff members were shot and killed senselessly last night. Antisemitism is what killed two innocent souls last night who were gunned down in cold

May 2025 Newsletter

  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

Feigenholtz brings gender-inclusive language to real estate law

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