Feigenholtz outraged at Trump administration’s decision to force out international students

CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) railed against the most recent Trump administration decision to identify international students who are attending universities with online-only learning and require them to leave the United States or not allow them to enter the country at all. “This is yet another example of the xenophobic policies advanced by Donald Trump’s administration, and this time his targets are

Chicago City Council approves measure allowing to-go cocktails

CHICAGO – A measure passed by the Chicago City Council Wednesday will allow the city’s bars and restaurants to take advantage of a law sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) permitting the sale of cocktails for delivery and curbside pickup.  “The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to independent bars and restaurants,” Feigenholtz said. “Without new means to help them survive this crisis, some

Feigenholtz: Supreme Court decision major win in fight for LGBTQ+ equality

CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement in response to the landmark Supreme Court decision handed down Monday protecting gay and transgender individuals from workplace discrimination: “No person should have to worry about losing their job or being unfairly discriminated against at work because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This decision will finally extend the workplace protections enjoyed