Betting on the Oscars could soon be legal in Illinois under a new proposal from State Senator Sara Feigenholtz, opening the door for wagers on major entertainment awards alongside traditional sports betting. “Cinema lovers, entertainment gurus and Oscar party-goers in my district are always looking for fun and creative opportunities to attract more visitors to our neighborhood bars,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “With Academy Awards
As a powerful symbol of remembrance, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office in Springfield will be illuminated yellow in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. “The Holocaust is not only a chapter in history, but a collective trauma that continues to shape our families, our communities and our commitment to ensuring such atrocities are
State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement after the Trump administration notified grantees that it is terminating roughly $2 billion in federal grant funding that was appropriated by Congress to support mental health and substance use treatment services: “At a moment when we are seeing a meteoric rise in the mental health needs of our youth, the Trump administration is yet again
