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New Preston-supported law increases grocery coupon access

• Digital Coupons
• Groceries
• Accessibility

SPRINGFIELD — Digital coupons have become more common, but not all consumers have easy access to them. A new law backed by State Senator Willie Preston will ensure that eligible consumers receive the digital promotions’ benefits when they meet the stated terms.

“With grocery prices rising, every coupon matters for shoppers,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “Increasing the number of coupons that residents can access will help them save money and bring more business to stores at the same time.”

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Preston measure to give children a voice

• Healthcare
• Stuttering
• Speech Therapy
• Children
• Medicaid

SPRINGFIELD — A new law championed by State Senator Willie Preston will expand insurance and Medicaid coverage for rehabilitative speech therapy for stuttering, helping more Illinois children and young adults access critical treatment and support services.

“Too many young people who stutter face barriers to getting the care they need,” said Preston (D-Chicago). “This law helps remove those barriers and ensures more families can access critical treatment and support services.”

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Preston on the Bears move to Indiana: ‘I’m not buying it’

• Chicago Bears
• Relocation
• Indiana
• Stadium

CHICAGO — State Senator Willie Preston (D-Chicago) released a statement following the Chicago Bears’ announcement that they would be relocating to Hammond, IN:

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Preston fights to protect children from social media harms

• Consumer Protection
• Social Media
• Children

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.”

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