The data is undeniable: Too many of our kids today face an unprecedented mental health crisis with suicide inching up to the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recent Tribune editorial acknowledged the progress made in removing the stigmas associated with mental health but called into question a state bill I sponsored
“I’m proud of Governor JB Pritzker, who understands that Donald Trump knows nothing about Chicago. Trump is simply trying to distract attention from his multiple scandals and his increasing inability to perform his duties. We need investment in communities — not soldiers in our streets. We will stand united against his slipshod dictatorship. Any attempt by Donald Trump to deploy soldiers to Chicago would
“State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz is a true leader who has dedicated her career to serving Illinois residents and fighting for a better future for all. Sen. Feigenholtz was one of the first legislators to support me when I became the first openly gay Black man elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 2018. Her unwavering commitment to public service continues to inspire my work