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Aquino: Illinois families deserve transparency and relief
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SPRINGFIELD – Following the governor’s budget address for Fiscal Year 2027, State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) released the following statement:
“The governor’s proposed budget lays a responsible foundation for Illinois to continue prioritizing the essential services working families need most. At the same time, it reflects the fiscal challenges our state faces amid ongoing federal uncertainty and financial pressures.
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Aquino announces funding for local pre-apprenticeship programs
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CHICAGO – State Senator Omar Aquino helped secure nearly $400,000 in grant funding for a local pre-apprenticeship program through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
“Pre-apprenticeship programs strengthen Illinois’ workforce and open doors for young people to develop stable careers,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “Ensuring that underrepresented communities have equitable access to good-paying jobs is essential in driving our state forward.”
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Aquino law expands property seizure reporting requirements starting Jan. 1
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SPRINGFIELD – Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement to seize property suspected of involvement in criminal activity – sometimes without a conviction. Thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Omar Aquino, stronger data collection and reporting requirements will take effect Jan.1 to improve transparency under the Illinois Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act.
“Too often, civil asset forfeiture has harmed working-class families and communities of color who already face barriers in our justice system,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “This law ensures Illinois has accurate, accessible information so policymakers, advocates and the public can understand how forfeiture practices affect real people and identify where improvements are needed.”
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Aquino law establishes Early Childhood Integrated Data System Jan. 1
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SPRINGFIELD – A 2024 law created the Illinois Department of Early Childhood to streamline services and improve coordination across different programs for children and their families. Thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Omar Aquino, the department will create the Early Child Integrated Data System to further strengthen collaboration across the early childhood landscape come Jan. 1.
“Our children deserve the best possible opportunities to grow and learn,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “This new data system will allow the department to ensure families aren’t slipping through the cracks and allow us to focus our investments based on accurate, actionable data.”
Read more: Aquino law establishes Early Childhood Integrated Data System Jan. 1
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Welcome
My staff and I are here to serve you. Please let us know if there is anything you need and we will work to the fullest extent of the abilities of this office. We are dedicated to helping our community and appreciate being a part of it.
As your State Senator, I will fight hard every day in Springfield to defend our shared values and do what is best for our community, our great state of Illinois, and every person in it.
Serving as your State Senator is the highest honor.
Sincerely,
Omar Aquino
Contact Info
Springfield Office:
325 D Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5652
District Office:
4053 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 292-0202
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