Meet Sara

Sara Feigenholtz is a lifelong resident of the North Side and is passionate about giving voice to the residents of the neighborhoods that comprise the 6th District. She currently resides in Lakeview. 

As a child, she witnessed public service firsthand as her mother, a physician, provided care at a storefront clinic on Clark Street. Sara spent countless hours after school exploring the neighborhood block by block, fostering a deep connection to the community.

Before joining the Illinois Senate in January 2020, Sara served in the Illinois House of Representatives. Her commitment to public service extends beyond elected office through her service as a founding member and vice president of the Kennedy Forum, a national organization dedicated to combating stigma around mental illness and achieving mental health parity in Illinois and nationwide. She is honored to have been recognized with the Illinois Environmental Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award, twice for the Planned Parenthood of Illinois’ Richard J Phelan Profile of Courage Award, the AARP Illinois’ Legislator of the Year Award, the Illinois Committee for Honest Government Distinguished Service Award, and many more throughout her career.

You can find Sara at summer street fairs, enjoying the many local music, comedy, and theatre options in the district, or visiting with friends at one of the many locally owned restaurants in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and other area neighborhoods. Sara is a member of Anshe Emet Synagogue.