state senator willie preston

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

Preston leads discussions on measure to enhance speech therapy coverage to treat stuttering

Silence DoGood - November 14, 2024

“This bill makes a powerful statement about Illinois’ commitment to accessible and affordable health care,” said Preston (D-Chicago). #speech

Community

Senator Preston Promotes Tradeswomen Careers

Silence DoGood - August 24, 2023

A $1.3 million federal grant to the Illinois Department of Labor will help bring more women into the construction industry, where they make up barely 4% of the workforce nationwide. #trades

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