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Preston highlights largest housing discrimination case in Illinois history

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

Preston sworn in to 104th General Assembly

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

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

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

Senator Preston Launches Summer Book Club to Encourage Kids to Read

The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break... #books #reading

Sen. Preston Announces Program to Expand Access to Mental Health Services

Illinois has been selected as one of 10 states to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program... #mentalhealth

Sen. Preston Announces Indian Springs School District Awarded Library Grant

ased on a statutory formula, school districts receive $0.885 per student enrolled at each school with a qualified library. #library

Preston Pleased to See Local Schools Receive Over $25 Million in Evidence-Based Funding

“Students in the community and across Illinois deserve to have their education prioritized,” said Preston... #schoolfunding

Senator Preston Promotes Tradeswomen Careers

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

Sheriff Dart’s Anti-Carjacking Initiative Becomes Law

Many vehicles built after 2015 have location tracking capabilities, but legal access to that data is routinely delayed when automakers do not staff existing call centers afterhours... #carjacking

Alderman Howard Brookins Endorses Willie Preston for State Senate

“I have known Willie Preston for years,” said Alderman Brookins, “and I know that he has what it takes to bring a new generation of leadership to Springfield. Willie and his wife Brittany are mainstays in our community - and they are tireless fighters for what is right. #politics

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