Feigenholtz celebrates Common Pantry construction kickoff

CHICAGO – To better serve residents across the Northcenter neighborhood, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is celebrating the start of construction on a new building for the city’s longest-running food pantry, Common Pantry, which opened its doors in 1967. “While the price of a carton of eggs and groceries are skyrocketing, Common Pantry is providing a lifeline for our neighbors,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). Together, Senator

Senate approves Feigenholtz measure to create tourism preservation and sustainability regions

SPRINGFIELD – To help municipalities, business owners and convention bureaus promote local tourist activities and attract visitors to all corners of Illinois, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is leading a measure to create the Tourism Preservation and Sustainability District Act. “Tourism and hospitality are top revenue-generating industries that drive our state forward,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago), chair of the Senate Tourism and Hospitality Committee. “House Bill

Senator Feigenholtz Promotes Human Services Grants for Local Nonprofit Providers

Senator Sara Feigenholtz is excited to announce additional funding for nonprofits and human services providers who support low-income and marginalized populations.  The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) have announced a partnership with TEC Services Consulting, Inc to oversee and provide the Human Services Capital Investment Grant Program. Funded by Rebuild Illinois, this program