Aug 11, 2017

PRE-K PROGRAM FUNDING IN CHICAGO INCREASES UNDER NEW LAW

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a law that will dedicate more funding to infant and toddler early childhood education programs.

Aug 01, 2017

AQUINO: RAUNER VETO "A SLAP IN THE FACE" FOR CHICAGO

State Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a school funding reform measure.

Jul 04, 2017

SEN. AQUINO STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF BALANCED BUDGET PLAN

Sen. Aquino released the following statement after voting to pass a full-year, balanced state budget.

Jun 29, 2017

BUDGET CRISIS CREATES CHALLENGES FOR CHICAGO HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

Sen. Aquino discussed the importance of a balanced budget to end the chaos affecting organizations like Erie Family Health Center and community-based health providers across Illinois.