CHICAGO – To help working men and women take care of themselves and their families when they fall ill, state Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, supported legislation requiring employers to provide minimum paid sick time for their employees. “When you aren’t feeling well...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday: “For nearly two years, families in our communities have lost critical services as a result of the budget impasse. Educators, social service agencies and countless others have warned...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help more people access pathways to employment, state Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, recently introduced legislation to remove restrictions placed on people with a criminal history from being able to apply for professional licenses. “One of the...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, passed legislation earlier this week to increase accessibility to expungements by removing restrictions and reducing fees. “When people make a mistake, it shouldn’t define them for the rest of their lives,” Turner said....
CHICAGO – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to expand weatherization grants given to community organizations, expanding access to job training and helping people make improvements to their homes. “As legislators we have a responsibility to...