Feigenholtz advances Business Improvement District legislation

For Michigan Avenue and downtown revitalization SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Sara Feigenholtz passed Senate Bill 3679 — a bill three years in the making — out of the Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday with bipartisan support, meaning Illinois could soon join 45 states with permissive language to establish Business Improvement Districts. “The pandemic dealt a blow to downtown business districts across the country. Illinois

Feigenholtz receives Illinois Environmental Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award

CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz was presented with the Illinois Environmental Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday in recognition of her steadfast environmental advocacy and career-long legislative accomplishments. “Residents of the 6th District have and will always be passionate when it comes to protecting our air and water,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “We will continue to incentivize clean and renewable energy, hold polluters accountable

Feigenholtz celebrates opening of Common Pantry’s new location

CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz celebrated the grand opening of Common Pantry’s Lincoln Avenue facility on Thursday, a new location for the city’s longest-running food pantry. “Providing food and resources for our community members who need help is essential,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “I am excited to help build on the deep roots this organization has planted in our community.” In collaboration with State