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AQUINO VOTES TO REPAIR ILLINOIS' CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE

06/02/2019

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) voted for a plan to rebuild roads and bridges across Illinois that passed the Senate today.

The approved capital plan would modernize infrastructure throughout the state and inject more than $45 billion into the economy.

“Working class people across Illinois have paid out-of-pocket for the lack of investment in infrastructure,” said Aquino. “When roads are in disrepair, commuters pay the price.”

According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, Illinois motorists pay a combined $4.8 billion per year due to Illinois’ D-rating in infrastructure.

“By making large-scale investments in infrastructure we will not only create good-paying jobs, but make our roads safer for all motorists,” said Aquino.

The capital plan awaits the governor’s signature to become law.