It's been a whirlwind fall and we are headed into a wonderful holiday season -- rich with seasonal events and celebrations for all of our neighbors.
Beginning on Friday, November 29th, Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a magical wonderland with over 2000 twinkling lights. This is the 25th year of ZOOLIGHTS and it has become one of the greatest holiday attractions in the city -- right in our backyard. For more information, click here.
Legislative Update
After a historic spring legislative session, the General Assembly returned to Springfield to continue where we left off at the end of May.
A multitude of issues that required immediate action during this veto session were addressed.
Session highlights included:
Consolidated 649 downstate pension systems for police and firefighters.
Clarified the new cannabis law with the Smoke-Free Illinois Act by only allowing public consumption at dispensaries or retail tobacco stores.
Passed prescription drug reform by reducing all insulin co-pays to the maximum of $100 a month to keep drugs more affordable.
Mayor Lightfoot came to Springfield to make a case for restructuring the tax on a Chicago casino to make it viable and revenue-producing. Done right, a Chicago casino will ensure that our city gets the revenue it needs to avert property tax increases, pay down our police and fire pensions, and pay for infrastructure improvements for our schools, parks, health, and community centers.
Alongside the Mayor, I am eager to tackle this issue when the General Assembly returns to Springfield in January. I plan to continue to work on quality of life issues to put our city and state on solid fiscal footing.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Happy Holiday season to you and yours. I look forward to seeing you out in the district and at the many holiday festivities in the neighborhood.
Warmest regards,
Sara Feigenholtz
State Representative
12th District
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Around the Community
Congratulations to Mayor Lori Lightfoot for receiving the Simon Wiesenthal Center's "Woman of Valor" award. MWRD Commissioner Kim Du Buclet and Me (L) hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Event and 19th District Police Commander Tracey Edwards (R) at their open house. Congratulations to Judi Serra, my Springfield Legislative Aide, on her retirement. We will miss you. At the Gold Coast Neighbors Association Annual Meeting (L) and visiting with constituents for a Legislative Update (R).
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