Feigenholtz pushes for $125 million grant funding for bars, breweries, restaurants, venues

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) is pushing for additional funding to help struggling bars, breweries, restaurants, food trucks, venues and others.

“Local business owners continue to reach out to their legislators from around the state for help,” Feigenholtz said. “Their PPP has been spent. Many were not eligible for state grants or did not receive SBA funding. In order to save our small businesses, we must do more.”

The Build Back Better plan that stalled in Congress would have provided an additional $5 billion in relief for small businesses. In light of the federal program, Feigenholtz filed Senate Bill 4178, which would appropriate $125 million from federal funds to provide a lifeline to keep our small companies afloat.

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Will County businesses to receive recovery assistance thanks to Connor support

LOCKPORT – Local businesses in Will County were awarded more than $3.3 million in assistance from the Back to Business program thanks to advocacy and support from State Senator John Connor (D-Lockport).

“As we see the pandemic subside, businesses are still in recovery from the past two years,” Connor said. “The support brought to our communities through the Back to Business program has made the difference between some businesses having to close their doors or continue to thrive.”

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Morrison measure to limit single-use plastics in recreational areas heads to governor

SPRINGFIELD – To put the state on a path toward increased sustainability, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) championed a measure to cut back on single-use plastic being sent to landfills.

“It’s simple: We need to protect our animals and our health from hazardous materials placed in landfills,” Morrison said. “Eliminating plastic use at our parks is a small step we can take to make a big difference.”

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Fine tackles gap in women’s health insurance, ensures coverage for medically required breast reduction surgery

SPRINGFIELD — Women who medically require a breast reduction surgery could soon get this procedure covered by their insurance, thanks to a new measure led by State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview).

“For far too long, essential medical procedures for women’s health have been overlooked by insurers,” Senator Fine said. “This measure will make sure that women’s health is prioritized and covered by all private insurance under state law.”

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