Turner applauds funding to improve behavioral health center in district

DECATUR – State Senator Doris Turner joined the Illinois Capital Development Board and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services in announcing $200 million in funding to transform health care delivery and improve health outcomes in the state.

“Having the ability to provide adequate behavioral health services in the Decatur community and beyond is a huge step in the right direction,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Heritage Behavioral Health Center improves the mental and physical well-being of those they serve and now they will be able to help more people.”

The Healthcare Transformation Capital Improvement grants will build on HFS’ equity-driven Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives program, which was established in 2021. The goals of the HTC program are to expand access to care and improve health equity, especially in underserved communities, by leveraging shared resources among collaborative partners to create locally-driven solutions.

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Turner secures $1 million for Decatur, Springfield parks

SPRINGFIELD — Thanks to strong support from State Senator Doris Turner, Springfield and Decatur Park Districts received a combined total of $1 million from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to help continue ongoing improvements.

“This funding will propel the long overdue improvements for our local parks,” said Turner (D- Springfield). “When parks in our community improve, it makes our community more appealing for all to enjoy.”

Turner’s continued support of funding for economically distressed communities has resulted in 29 underserved locations receiving $17.3 million in grants from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development, or OSLAD, program.

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Consumers protected from surprise automatic renewal charges under Turner law

SPRINGFIELD – Consumers will be protected from burdensome automatic renewals starting Jan. 1 thanks to a new law spearheaded by State Senator Doris Turner.

“Some businesses have been taking advantage of people for decades,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “We must protect consumers in Illinois, and this law puts an end to the tricks businesses have been using.”

Under Senate Bill 2764, businesses that offer a free trial or promotional period of its products and services that automatically renew must notify consumers by email at least three days before the cancellation deadline. This applies to free gift or trial periods that last longer than 15 days.

“People should not be charged for services they don’t use,” said Turner. “We are protecting consumers while holding businesses accountable.”

Senate Bill 2764 takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Turner invites Springfield residents to Holiday Open House

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner is inviting residents to stop by her Springfield district office on Monday for a Holiday Open House.

“This time of year is all about connecting with each other and giving back,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “I look forward to welcoming everyone to my office for a festive holiday gathering.”

The free event will be held on Monday, Dec. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at her Springfield district office, 725 North Grand Ave. East. Light refreshments will be provided.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned good or nonperishable food item that will be donated to the Springfield Salvation Army during the holiday season.

For more information, residents can contact Turner’s office at 217-782-0228.