State Senator Sara Feigenholtz championed a newly signed law strengthening Illinois’ efforts to address the teacher shortage by removing unnecessary hurdles that drive people away from becoming an educator. “For years, parents and teachers in my district have been feeling the crunch of the teacher shortage,” Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) said. “As we continue to equip our teachers with resources and support, we need to make
State Senator Sara Feigenholtz praised the recent announcement of the 2027 MLB All-Star Game taking place in Chicago at Wrigley Field, noting the economic boost the event will bring to Illinois. “For my entire life, I’ve lived in Chicago and been a die-hard Cubs fan,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “There is no better place than Wrigley to host the All-Star Game. With our rich history,
To expand mental health screenings for Illinois’ children and tackle the staggering rise of these challenges in our youth— including increased rates of sadness, hopelessness and difficulty with schoolwork — State Senator Sara Feigenholtz led Senate Bill 1560, a new law that improves access to early detection, diagnosis and treatment among students in grades 3-12. “This phase of the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative
