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Preston measure expanding advocate information for families of students with disabilities signed into law

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Friday, August 01, 2025 03:40 PM

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SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Willie spearheaded a new law to expand requirements for school districts to notify families of students with disabilities of advocates experienced in Individualized Education Programs.

“This legislation ensures that families know what services are available to them as they help their child navigate the educational space,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “All students deserve a fair and just education experience.”

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Preston law to expand implicit bias training for health care workers in Illinois

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Friday, August 01, 2025 03:40 PM

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SPRINGFIELD - Implicit bias training surrounding maternal health for health care workers will now be required in Illinois, thanks to a new law led by State Senator Willie Preston.

“Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related cause of deaths than white women in Illinois,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “Protecting maternal health care is about more than health care, rather it is about human rights and we must protect the rights of all mothers.”

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Illinois Secretary of State Flagship Building named in honor of Jesse White

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Friday, July 25, 2025 08:53 AM

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Legislation championed by State Senator Willie Preston becomes reality with ribbon cutting ceremony

CHICAGO – In a historic and heartfelt tribute, the Illinois Secretary of State’s flagship building has been officially named in honor of Jesse White, the longest-serving and most respected Secretary of State in Illinois and American history. Following the successful passage of legislation led by State Senator Willie Preston, the dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting took place today in Chicago.

“It was my honor to carry this legislation through the Senate to ensure the legacy of Secretary Jesse White is forever etched in the fabric of Illinois,” said Preston. “His decades of service, unwavering integrity, and transformative leadership have shaped not only the Secretary of State’s office, but public service in this state and across the nation.”

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Preston fights to protect construction workers

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Saturday, May 31, 2025 03:43 PM

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SPRINGFIELD - Emphasizing the need to protect contractors in Illinois and reform Illinois’ retainage policies, State Senator Willie Preston advanced legislation for contractors and subcontractors to receive the money they deserve.

“Workers in Illinois should never have to question if they will get paid for their work,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “It's time to make sure that contractors are receiving 100% pay for 100% work. We took a step forward in the construction industry to ensure that we truly support small businesses that create jobs throughout the state.”

House Bill 1224 would permit state agencies to retain a percentage of payments due to a contractor or subcontractor only if they are not progressing on a project. Upon completion of the project, the agency must pay the contractor or subcontractor the money that was retained during the project.

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  1. Preston measure to expand implicit bias training for health care workers passes Senate
  2. Preston bill to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with a pathway to society
  3. Preston leads expansion of implicit bias training for health care workers
  4. Preston commends HHS, FDA phase out of eight artificial dyes from the U.S. food supply
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District Office:
8500 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 912-6255

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Stratton Office Building
401 S. Spring St.
Section C, Office N
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1607

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