Feigenholtz celebrates record-breaking tourism growth

CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is celebrating Monday’s news that Illinois hotel revenue during the 2023 fiscal year exceeded the highest pre-pandemic record, bringing an increase in visitor spending, tax revenue and hospitality jobs. “Tourism is not just about the bragging rights of being the top attraction that everyone wants to cross off their list – which we are,” said State Senator Sara

Feigenholtz law to speed up the return of unclaimed property to rightful owners

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz teamed up with Treasurer Michael Frerichs to fine-tune Illinois’ unclaimed property law to get tax refunds and gifts made through wills into the hands of their rightful owners and heirs. “Speeding up the process of reuniting unclaimed property and bequests to rightful heirs is the primary focus of the popular ICASH program at the Treasurer’s Office,” said Feigenholtz

Feigenholtz law alleviates barriers to accessing records for adopted adults

SPRINGFIELD – Under a new law championed by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz, more adoptees will be able to obtain post-adoption information related to their birth and placement. “This legislation addresses the barriers adoptees face when seeking information about their histories – especially those whose adoption agency has closed,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “With this fix, more people will be able to learn critical medical and