Peters’ measure to ban bosses from holding mandatory political and religious gatherings at work passes

• Labor
• SB 3649

SPRINGFIELD —State Senator Robert Peters advanced legislation out of the Senate Thursday to ban employers from requiring workers to attend meetings regarding political or religious matters.

“The National Labor Relations Board's top lawyer suggested that mandatory meetings about unions, politics or religion should be illegal under federal labor laws,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “If they are not going to take action, we will.”

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Peters rallies for permanent funding for community violence intervention programs across the state

• Public Safety
• Violence Prevention

CHICAGO — State Senator Robert Peters joined advocates and community leaders Tuesday outside the Capitol in support of permanent funding for the Reimagine Public Safety Act.

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Peters responds to new lakefront stadium proposal

CHICAGO — State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) released the following statement in response to the Chicago Bears’ proposal for a new domed lakefront stadium:

“I haven't had the opportunity to thoroughly examine every aspect of the proposal just yet. I do want to give the Chicago Bears credit on putting forth private dollars. However, I remain skeptical using public dollars to fund private sports teams.

“Illinoisans are facing many challenges, and my job first and foremost is to take on those challenges and improve the lives of everyday Illinoisans. I’ll always keep the door open for further conversations, especially as I look more into the details of this proposal.

“Chicago is a world-class city and we must do all we can to maintain a strong tourism and entertainment culture but I just want to make sure I do that responsibly.”

Peters’ legislation would remove financial and time barriers for Montessori teachers

• Montessori
• Education
• SB 2689

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Peters is aiming to make it easier for teachers to obtain licensure for pursuing careers in Montessori education in Illinois.

“There's a growing interest in alternative educational approaches like Montessori,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “By fast-tracking certification, we remove financial and time barriers for educators, building a pipeline for more teachers to help meet the demand for qualified educators in Montessori schools.”

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