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SPRINGFIELD –Following years of advocacy, State Senator Omar Aquino’s initiative to ban junk fees in Illinois was signed into law to protect consumers and increase transparency.

“Our state is facing unprecedented challenges due to devastating cuts from the federal spending plan under H.R. 1,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “Banning junk fees is part of a broader effort to alleviate some of the financial pressure on Illinois families while our state continues to confront a national affordability crisis.”

SPRINGFIELD – A new law led by State Senator Omar Aquino aims to strengthen Illinois’ health care system by increasing government efficiency and transparency while maximizing state dollars to fund essential services vulnerable communities depend on.

“Impending federal cuts to Medicaid are a threat to the stability of our health care system, risking access to care for thousands of Illinoisans,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “Safeguarding local hospitals and community-based services is needed to ensure our most vulnerable communities are not left behind.” 

SPRINGFIELD – After the Senate approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) released the following statement:

“Illinois is doing its part to ensure working families are shielded from the devastating cuts imposed by the Trump administration’s H.R. 1. As families face growing financial pressure at the gas pump and at check out, affordability must be at the forefront.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Omar Aquino led an initiative to increase government efficiency and transparency within the health care system by maximizing state dollars to fund the essential services vulnerable communities depend on.

“Access to health care and behavioral health services should not depend on your ZIP code,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “This package will ensure that communities across the state, whether in the city, the suburbs or rural farm towns, have access to care.”