CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz applauded the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, noting how it continues to put the state on a path toward fiscal responsibility while investing in education from preschool to college. “This is a budget that restores faith in our state’s education system, provides support for students and empowers communities across the state,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “For the fifth year in
SPRINGFIELD – In an attempt to help shuttered restaurants, bars, and venues during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz championed a law permitting mixed drink delivery and takeout. To many establishments this effort was vital, enabling them to keep their doors open during the extended stay-at-home order. This week, Governor Pritzker signed a five-year extension for cocktails to-go into law so
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement in response to the Senate’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget: “Today was a win for Illinoisans as we passed one of the boldest budget plans in recent years. Marked by robust investments in early childhood education, child care, evidence-based funding for schools and higher education, our budget restores strength in
