Illinois State Senator Willie Preston

Preston introduces measure to make store coupons more readily available

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, February 04, 2026 03:06 PM

Senator Preston speaking in the Senate SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Willie Preston is leading a new measure to require grocery stores that offer digital coupons to have matching paper coupons available for shoppers.

“Not everyone knows how to – or wants to – use a digital coupon,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “We are working to make it so people affected, often older adults, can still use paper coupons and are not excluded from savings.”

Preston releases statement following Grayson sentencing

Details: Category: News; Friday, January 30, 2026 11:02 AM

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Willie Preston (D-Chicago), Senate Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, released the following statement after Sean Grayson was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of Sonya Massey:

“Sonya Massey should still be here today. Nothing about this sentence can restore what was taken from her family, her loved ones and her community. While Sean Grayson was sentenced to the fullest extent allowed under the law, this outcome does not offer true closure for a life unjustly taken.

“As we hold the Massey family close in our thoughts, we must also be clear that accountability alone is not enough. There is still important work to be done to confront the systemic failures that allowed this tragedy to occur and to ensure real trust, transparency and reform within our systems of public safety. The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus remains committed to that work.”

Preston invites constituents to legislative town hall on Feb. 7

Details: Category: Upcoming Events; Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:28 PM

CHICAGO — State Senator Willie Preston announced he will be hosting a legislative town hall on Saturday, Feb. 7.

“I am excited to hear from community members and see what issues they care about the most,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “This is an opportunity for residents in the Sweet 16^th District to let me know what they would like me to focus on this year and give feedback on my legislative plan.”

Preston secures $600,000 investment for Oak Lawn Park District

Details: Category: Press Releases; Friday, January 16, 2026 03:23 PM

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CHICAGO – Thanks to State Senator Preston’s advocacy, Oak Lawn Park District will receive $600,000 from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to help continue ongoing improvements.

“Community parks are a key pillar to the health of a city and a child’s enrichment,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “This investment will build on our efforts to provide safe, holistic and modern public spaces for the people of the Sweet Sixteenth District. The 16th District is rich with parks and green space and I will continue investing in these beautiful places so families can enjoy them for generations to come.”

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Thank you for visiting my legislative website. It is always an honor to serve the people of the 16th Senate District in the Illinois General Assembly. On my website, you can learn more about me and the issues I work hard to address for our community and our state. Your opinions are important to me, and I urge you to contact my Springfield or Chicago office if you have any questions or concerns.

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