SPRINGFIELD – A proposal championed by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) that allows attorneys to prosecute fraudulent rehabilitation facilities and the providers who accept kickbacks from them was signed into law today. “When families are searching for help for a loved one who is in need of substance abuse treatment, they should be able to trust the providers,” Feigenholtz said. “Sadly, there are predatory
SPRINGFIELD – Public school teachers and employees who are about to become new parents will have greater flexibility on how they can use their sick time for parental leave as part of a new law sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “In 2021 families are formed in their own unique ways. Teachers and employees who have earned sick time should have flexibility in
Creates Historic Statewide Affordable Housing Law CHICAGO – More Illinois residents will have affordable housing options thanks to a measure championed by a team of State Senators Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago), Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) that was signed into law Thursday. “One of Illinois’ biggest challenges has always been affordable housing, which was amplified during the pandemic,” Feigenholtz said. “Housing was
