DCFS scholarship expansion signed into law, thanks to Feigenholtz

To help youth formerly in DCFS care achieve their higher education goals, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz spearheaded a new law providing scholarship recipients with greater flexibility in how they use the funding. “By incentivizing diverse career paths, we’re making it easier for students to receive assistance as long as they are in good standing and working toward a degree, certificate or graduation,” said Feigenholtz

Feigenholtz clarifies Illinois law around adult adoption

State Senator Sara Feigenholtz led a measure, signed into law Friday, to clarify the current law regarding adoptions of adults over the age of 18. “This measure lifts up families and reflects the diverse needs of the adoption community,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “Adult adoption is an important way for adopting parents to ensure a trusted individual is able to make important health decisions for

Governor signs Feigenholtz’s Business Improvement District legislation into law

Provides new tools for business corridor improvements A new law sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz provides a flexible financing tool for the bustling retail and hospitality district along the Magnificent Mile and across Chicago. “The Magnificent Mile, the gateway to high-end retail from Oak Street to Wacker Drive, is poised to overcome the challenges of the pandemic and evolving consumer habits,” said Feigenholtz