CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz will join advocates, community leaders and residents on Thursday to rededicate Kolmar Park, located on the Northwest Side of Chicago, to German-Jewish poet Gertrud Käthe Chodziesner, known by the literary pseudonym Gertrud Kolmar. Nearly two years of advocacy and petitioning by the Old Irving Park Association, Jewish organizations and even Kolmar’s own living relatives led to the Chicago
CHICAGO – In recognition of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day on Sept. 9, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is applauding efforts by health care providers, parents, self-advocates and community organizations who work to support the FASD community, increase education and awareness, and bring evidence-based services to those living with FASD and their families. “Today, I join advocates to recognize International FASD Awareness Day
CHICAGO – To help community members prevent identity fraud and protect their personal information, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is joining 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney and State Representative Margaret Croke to host a paper shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the 44th Ward Office, located at 3223 N. Sheffield Avenue in Chicago. “Document shredding is a great way
