CHICAGO – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency released a plan Friday to replace the vehicle emission testing sites that have been closed in the City of Chicago since 2016, thanks to a law championed by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz. “I am pleased that IEPA’s plan incorporates new self-service kiosks and proposes to utilize the former high-capacity station on Forest Preserve Drive, which is still
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
