willie preston

“This is an opportunity for residents in the Sweet 16th District to let me know what they would like me to focus on this year and give feedback on my legislative plan.” #legislative #williepreston

The $600,000 grant will be used to make improvements at Centennial East, one of Oak Lawn’s most heavily used parks. #improvements #park #grant

“This is about oil — not drugs or America’s safety,” Preston said, pointing to Trump’s remarks suggesting the United States would be responsible for rebuilding Venezuela’s oil infrastructure and helping to run the country. #trump #venezuela

The ad, narrated over clips from news coverage, opens with the line, “Willie Preston is a fighter who runs toward trouble,” framing the Chicago Democrat as someone who intervenes when others hesitate. #ad #campaign #election

“Keeping families of students with disabilities aware of all their available resources will help not just the students, but also their community.” #disabilities #law

“The brave men and women of Chicago Fire Fighters Local 2 are always there for Chicago, and I’m honored by their endorsement,” he said. #endorsement #firefighters

It was an embarrassing gaffe which Austin owned and for which he apologized - and offered his resignation, which rightfully was refused. #oped #racism #willepreston

According to officials, the new facility will feature club rooms, a boxing room, basketball courts, a fitness center and other community spaces intended to support youth and adult programming. #fieldhouse #funding

The senator said he was praying for both the victims and the attackers, stressing that while the young people involved should face consequences, their lives “don’t have to end after this.” #school #assault

The ongoing federal government shutdown has disrupted funding for the program, putting millions nationwide at risk — including roughly 50,329 people in Preston’s 16th Senate District, which spans parts of Chicago’s South Side and surrounding communities. #snap