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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Willie Preston is leading efforts to strengthen protections for children online by requiring safer digital standards for apps, devices and online platforms operating in Illinois.

“Parents already have enough to worry about without wondering whether social media companies are targeting their children with addictive content and unsafe features,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “Families in our communities deserve real protections, real transparency and real accountability from these tech companies.”

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois high school students may soon have more choices in their classes, thanks to a measure by State Senator Willie Preston that would allow alternatives to foreign language courses.

“Every student’s path looks different,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “Some young people want to go straight into the workforce, learn a trade or skill they can actually use after graduation. We should be opening doors for students, not boxing them into a one-size-fits-all approach.”

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois drivers may soon see fairer automobile insurance rates thanks to a measure backed by State Senator Willie Preston that would prohibit auto insurance rates from being excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory.

“People are already stretched thin trying to keep up with the rising cost of living,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “When families are paying more for groceries, gas and everyday necessities, they should not also have to worry about unpredictable spikes in their auto insurance bills. This legislation is about putting protections in place so working people are treated fairly and insurance companies are held accountable.”

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Willie Preston supported legislation to protect Illinois homeowners from unfair rate hikes similar to those endured in the last few years, improving affordability for residents.

“Families across our communities are already stretched thin trying to keep up with groceries, gas, mortgages and everything else going up around them,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “Insurance companies should not be able to hit people with massive rate hikes without warning or accountability.”