SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to modernize marriage certificates, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) has passed legislation through the Illinois Senate allowing marriage licenses to use non-gendered language. “Gendered language on marriage certificates is an outdated requirement,” said Feigenholtz. “Forcing someone to choose between binary terms like bride and groom may not be relevant for all couples. This new practice will reflect the full
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement in response to Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed state budget for the 2022 fiscal year: “Our communities have struggled through this pandemic, and they need support. The governor’s proposed budget is a good baseline to begin negotiations. It keeps crucial human services whole, provides eviction mitigation services, and makes a full pension payment. I
Vaccinations for Thousands of CPS Staff to Begin Mid-February CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced details of the plan to vaccinate thousands of eligible staff and educators under phase 1b of the city’s vaccination plan. CPS expects to begin receiving vaccines directly in mid-February, at which point it will begin a multi-month effort to offer
