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Chicago

Preston highlights largest housing discrimination case in Illinois history

Silence DoGood - January 21, 2025

In the 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Chicago to fight for fair housing, recognizing—then as we do now—that housing is not a privilege but a fundamental human right,” said Preston (D-Chicago). #discrimination

Chicago

Preston sworn in to 104th General Assembly

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2025

We are moving full steam ahead in the fight for equitable health care, expanding education and bringing financial support to our district. #sworn

Community

State’s Black Mayors and Elected Officials Convene in Springfield for Inaugural ‘Advocacy in Action’ Meeting

Silence DoGood - April 25, 2024

IBC-LEO launched in September of 2023 during the annual Illinois Municipal League conference in Chicago, IL. #ibcleo #blackcaucus

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