CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a new law that will create an employment council to help Asian-Americans find state government jobs.

Quinn approved legislation Friday that creates the Asian-American Employment Plan Advisory Council. He was joined by leaders and representatives from the Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community and the Asian American Policy Network. The governor said the new council will make sure Asian-Americans “have access to opportunities.”

Asian-Americans make up about 5 percent of the Illinois population. They represent about 2.5 percent of state employees.