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Illinois is home to some of the greatest concerts, music festivals, and sporting events in the country. But ever since Donald Trump and Republicans came into power, they’ve let corporations turn the joys of life into cash grabs. Now, working families are paying the price.

These days, it feels like everything costs more. And too often, the price you see isn’t actually the price you pay.

Companies advertise one price, then tack on extra “service fees,” “processing fees,” “convenience fees,” or other surprise charges right before checkout.

Whether you’re ordering delivery, buying something online, booking a service, or paying for tickets, those hidden costs add up fast.

The Trump administration gutted consumer protections, helping large businesses at the expense of working families. Here in Illinois, we’re cracking down on deceptive junk fees.

The price you see should be the price you pay.

I recently signed the Junk Fee Ban Act into law to protect consumers from deceptive pricing and hidden mandatory fees. That means more transparency, fewer surprise charges, and more money staying in the pockets of working families.

Watch my quick video to learn more about how we’re cracking down on junk fees:

— JB