Illinois State Senator Omar Aquino

Aquino measure to ban ‘junk’ fees passes Senate

Details: Category: News; Wednesday, May 20, 2026 05:39 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – To support families amid a national affordability crisis, State Senator Omar Aquino passed a measure banning ‘junk’ fees out of the Senate Wednesday.

“Right now, families are feeling the pressure at checkout when they’re paying for groceries or getting gas,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “When every dollar counts, families need to know exactly how much they’re expected to pay for the services they need.”

Aquino advances measure to ban ‘junk’ fees in Illinois

Details: Category: News; Monday, May 11, 2026 09:18 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Omar Aquino is advancing legislation to address ‘junk’ fees as a part of a broader effort to ease the financial burden on Illinois families amid the national affordability crisis.

“Junk fees are a deceptive practice that quietly drain thousands of dollars from Illinois families each year,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “Requiring businesses to disclose the full price of a good or service upfront isn’t unreasonable – it is a basic standard for transparency and honesty that consumers in Illinois deserve.”

Aquino advances measure strengthening workers’ rights

Details: Category: News; Monday, March 09, 2026 03:55 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Omar Aquino advanced a measure to bolster protections for Illinois workers and strengthen the state’s ability to hold bad actors accountable.

“At a time when the federal government has rolled back worker protections, Illinois must step in to address the prevalent violations of workers’ rights in our state,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “When workers’ rights are undermined, that means people have less money in their pockets and face employment instability, which families cannot afford.”

Aquino, Canty introduce WISER Act to strengthen workforce transparency

Details: Category: News; Friday, February 20, 2026 10:37 AM

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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Omar Aquino, alongside State Representative Mary Beth Canty, introduced the Workforce Investment and Sustainable Employment Reporting Act to increase transparency in workforce investment practices of companies doing business in Illinois.

“Our workforce drives innovation and long-term economic growth, yet limited data is available on the core strategies companies use to invest in their employees,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “By integrating existing reporting requirements into a comprehensive disclosure system, the WISER Act delivers actionable information investors can utilize to make socially responsible investments and mitigate risk while minimizing unnecessary reporting burdens on businesses.”

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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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