Illinois State Senator Willie Preston

Preston sounds the alarm on SNAP halt

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, October 30, 2025 02:03 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – With SNAP funding coming to a screeching halt on Nov. 1st, State Senator Willie Preston brought colleagues together for a press conference to sound the alarm about the impact of the loss on 16th District families.

“Starting Saturday, 1.9 million Illinoisans will wake up without the food assistance they rely on to put groceries on their tables,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “I want you to think about who these people are. They're not statistics. They're our neighbors. Our friends. Our family members.”

Nearly $2.3 million allocated for Chicagoland infrastructure with backing from Preston

Details: Category: Press Releases; Monday, October 27, 2025 09:58 AM

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CHICAGO — State Senator Willie Preston is bringing over $2 million to the 16^th District for the building and improvement of infrastructure projects.

“Our infrastructure represents the backbone of our economy and our communities,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “By investing in new projects and continuing to improve upon existing ones, we are protecting the safety of the people of Illinois and laying the groundwork for easier, more efficient movement throughout our state.”

Statement from Senator Willie Preston on the Chicago Bears’ decision to leave the city

Details: Category: Press Releases; Tuesday, September 09, 2025 02:01 PM

“As a lifelong Chicagoan, I cannot express how profoundly disappointed I am that the Bears truly intend to leave Chicago. Bottom line, the Chicago Bears belong in Chicago.

Chicago is the economic powerhouse of not just Illinois, but the entire Midwest and it is this city that made the Bears one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. Just a few weeks ago, I sat down with Bears leadership in my office and urged them to reconsider this move.

As a State Lawmaker who proudly represents a portion of Chicago’s South Side, I cannot and will not support any measure that gives the Bears a taxpayer funded escape hatch. Whether it’s massive development tax breaks or any other financial tool, I will oppose efforts to let the Bears walk away from their obligations to the people of Illinois while abandoning the city that built their legacy. What a way to fumble the kickoff of the season.”

Senator Preston files Senate Bill 2689 promoting “Affordable, reliable, equitable and sustainable energy policy” in Illinois

Details: Category: Press Releases; Monday, September 08, 2025 11:00 AM

CHICAGO- Senator Willie Preston (D-16^th District) filed Senate Bill 2689 designed to continue the move to a carbon free energy supply while safeguarding future ratepayer risks associated with spiking energy costs.

“After listening to the August 18th Senate Energy Committee hearing, where special interests continued to offer the same tired arguments and repeated unfulfilled promises, particularly as they relate to my community, I felt compelled to take specific and effective action to help my constituents and all of Illinois with rising energy costs. This bill will enable Illinois to continue to press forward towards an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy future regardless of who sits in the Oval Office, while not holding the pocket book of hardworking families hostage to unsubstantiated future promises.”

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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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