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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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Preston measure to expand implicit bias training for health care workers passes Senate

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 04:48 PM

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SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Willie Preston passed a measure through the Senate to expand implicit bias training for health care workers in Illinois.

“I am proud to lead the charge in implementing essential implicit bias training in health care surrounding maternal health risks associated with marginalized communities in particular Black communities,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related cause of deaths than white women. I will always advocate for every woman in Illinois to receive adequate, respectful, and dignified health care regardless of their background.”

House Bill 2517 would expand implicit bias training for health care workers in Illinois to include training on potential maternal health risk factors associated with marginalized communities with increased mortality rate.

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Preston bill to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with a pathway to society

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 05:47 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Willie Preston is leading legislation to provide formerly incarcerated individuals resources to acclimate the person to life outside of a correctional facility.

“By providing resources to formerly incarcerated individuals, we are giving them a chance to succeed, empower and uplift their communities,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “We must treat all Illinoisans with respect and give them a chance to succeed regardless of their background.”

House Bill 3441 would provide that upon the release of a committed person on parole, mandatory supervised release, final discharge, or pardon, the Illinois Department of Corrections must provide the person with resources to acclimate the person to life outside the correctional institution or facility. It would include access to social workers, clinical psychologists, and other counselors.

Additionally, under the measure, counselors must assist the person in obtaining housing, employment, education, health care, state identification, and other resources that the counselors deem necessary to assist in the person's adjustment to society and the prevention of recidivism.

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  1. Preston leads expansion of implicit bias training for health care workers
  2. Preston commends HHS, FDA phase out of eight artificial dyes from the U.S. food supply
  3. Preston helps secure $550,000 in job training funding for Community Development Institute
  4. Preston’s measure to ban harmful food additives passes Senate
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District Office:
8500 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 912-6255

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

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