Willie Preston (D)

Willie Preston (D)

Senator

2023 -

16th District

Member Details

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

District Office:
8500 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 912-6255

Biography

Born and raised in Chicago, Willie Preston is currently the State Senator for Illinois 16th District, residing in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Preston comes from humble beginnings working as a union carpenter before furthering his education at Chicago State University and Roosevelt University. Wanting to have a seat at the table in the decisions that were affecting the resources and opportunities in his community, he worked to better Illinois well before being elected to the State Senate. Not only did he serve on the board of the Chicagoland YMCA’s early childhood education program, and the Local School Council at Scott Joplin Elementary as a community and parent representative, he also was an organizer of the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability. When he is not fighting for a better tomorrow for residents on the Southwest side of Chicago and Western Suburbs, he is running and operating his construction firm. Preston is also a devoted husband, father, and community leader.


Associated Senator:

Mary E. Flowers
Cyril Nichols

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Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
SB0096 Willie Preston PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1227 Willie Preston INS-ZIP CODE PROHIBITION S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1228 Willie Preston EDUCATION-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1229 Willie Preston EDUCATION-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1293 Willie Preston PROP TX-VETERANS S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1332 Willie Preston CRIMINAL LAW-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1333 Willie Preston EDUCATION-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1334 Willie Preston EDUCATION-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1335 Willie Preston HOUSING-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1336 Willie Preston REGULATION-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1337 Willie Preston REGULATION-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1338 Willie Preston EMPLOYMENT-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1339 Willie Preston BUSINESS-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1340 Willie Preston GOVERNMENT-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1341 Willie Preston GOVERNMENT-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1362 Willie Preston EDUCATION-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB1707 Willie Preston FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0385 07/28/2023
SB1822 Willie Preston SCH CD-FINANCIAL LITERACY REQ S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2218 Willie Preston SCH CD-TEACHER DISMISSAL LIST S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0398 07/28/2023
SB2219 Willie Preston REVENUE-COMMUNITY DEVELOP S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2408 Willie Preston PREVAILING WAGE-CONTRACTORS S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2431 Willie Preston CRIMINAL LAW-TECH S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2436 Willie Preston CRIM CD-LEWD SEXUAL DISPLAY S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2562 Willie Preston BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2567 Willie Preston HOLIDAY-1ST DAY OF RAMADAN S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2583 Willie Preston $DECO-CHI PARK DIST-OGDEN PARK S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2584 Willie Preston ANNUAL HOSPITAL REPORT S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2608 Willie Preston LAW ENFORCEMENT HIRING-CREDIT S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2612 Willie Preston ILLINOIS CURE ACT S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2637 Willie Preston PROHIBITED FOOD ADDITIVES S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2659 Willie Preston INS-COLONOSCOPY COVERAGE S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2724 Willie Preston VALUE-ADDED RESELLER S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2729 Willie Preston GOVERNMENT CONTRACT RETAINAGE S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB2842 Willie Preston ST AGENCY WEBSITE COOKIES S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB3440 Willie Preston PARENTAL CONSENT SOCIAL MEDIA S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB3442 Willie Preston HOUSE ILLINOIS FAMILIES ACT S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB3445 Willie Preston CIGAR LOUNGE LIQUOR LICENSES S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB3642 Willie Preston SCH CD-BLACK ENGLISH LANGUAGE S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB3643 Willie Preston VIDEO GAMING-LOCAL SHARE S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB3744 Willie Preston FACILITATING PROSTITUTION S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB3928 Willie Preston $DCEO-FOREST PRESERVE S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB3972 Willie Preston INS CD-STUTTERING COVERAGE S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SB3992 Willie Preston BEST CONSUMER PRICE ACT S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SR0082 Willie Preston CONGRATS-ROBERT SMITH S Resolution Adopted 03/10/2023
SR0128 Willie Preston CONGRATS-HOWARD BROOKINS JR. S Resolution Adopted 05/05/2023
SR0179 Willie Preston CONDEMNS-TN HOUSE ACTIONS S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SR0233 Willie Preston CONGRATS-SIMEON ACADEMY S Resolution Adopted 05/26/2023
SR0283 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-AREANAH PRESTON S Resolution Adopted 05/11/2023
SR0323 Willie Preston CARJACKINGS-LAW ENFORCEMENT S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SR0491 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-CHARLES E. HOBSON SR. S Resolution Adopted 10/26/2023
SR0528 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-BRENT R.R. HAMLET S Resolution Adopted 10/26/2023
SR0579 Willie Preston CONGRATS-TOM SKILLING S Resolution Adopted 11/09/2023
SR0630 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-CHONG CHA BARNES S Resolution Adopted 01/17/2024
SR0715 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-ANDREW L. HICKMON S Resolution Adopted 02/08/2024
SR1111 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-DANNY BARLOW S Resolution Adopted 11/13/2024
SR1118 Willie Preston CONGRATS-ETHELLA WALLS S Resolution Adopted 11/21/2024
SR1195 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-EMIEL HAMBERLIN JR. S Resolution Adopted 11/13/2024
SR1208 Willie Preston CONGRATS-DERRICK ROSE S Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
SR1236 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-LEILA MAE CLAY S Resolution Adopted 11/13/2024
HB0042 La Shawn K. Ford VEH CD-AUTISM AWARENESS DECALS H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0112 06/30/2023
HB0297 William "Will" Davis EDUCATION-TECH H Sent to the Governor 01/22/2025
HB1032 Mary E. Flowers COMMUNITY LIVING-COMPLIANCE H Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
HB1399 Natalie A. Manley CRIM CD-LEWD SEXUAL DISPLAY H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0283 07/28/2023
HB2219 Marcus C. Evans, Jr. MWRD-RESOURCE RECOVERY H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0299 07/28/2023
HB2385 Cyril Nichols INS-COLONOSCOPY COVERAGE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0800 08/09/2024
HB3345 Cyril Nichols PRISONER ID RELEASE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0345 07/28/2023
HB3491 Matt Hanson PREVAILING WAGE-CONTRACTORS H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0048 06/09/2023
HB3570 Laura Faver Dias SCH CD-TEACH EVALUATION DATA H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0452 08/04/2023
HB3594 Mary E. Flowers LEGISLATIVE SALARIES-MONTHLY H Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
HB3702 La Shawn K. Ford CLEAN JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0198 06/30/2023
HB3762 Will Guzzardi FIRST DEGREE MURDER-SENTENCING H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0051 06/09/2023
HB4722 Curtis J. Tarver, II PRIV PARTY-VEHICLE RELOCATION H Session Sine Die 01/07/2025
HJR0048 Harry Benton JESSE WHITE STATE OF IL BLDG. H Adopted Both Houses 05/24/2024
Committee Code Chairman Details
Committees are currently not available.
Bill: SB0096
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1227
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: INS-ZIP CODE PROHIBITION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1228
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: EDUCATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1229
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: EDUCATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1293
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-VETERANS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1332
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1333
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: EDUCATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1334
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: EDUCATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1335
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: HOUSING-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1336
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: REGULATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1337
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: REGULATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1338
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: EMPLOYMENT-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1339
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: BUSINESS-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1340
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: GOVERNMENT-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1341
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: GOVERNMENT-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1362
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: EDUCATION-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB1707
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0385
Last Action Date: 07/28/2023
Bill: SB1822
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-FINANCIAL LITERACY REQ
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2218
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-TEACHER DISMISSAL LIST
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0398
Last Action Date: 07/28/2023
Bill: SB2219
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: REVENUE-COMMUNITY DEVELOP
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2408
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PREVAILING WAGE-CONTRACTORS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2431
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2436
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-LEWD SEXUAL DISPLAY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2562
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2567
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: HOLIDAY-1ST DAY OF RAMADAN
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2583
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: $DECO-CHI PARK DIST-OGDEN PARK
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2584
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: ANNUAL HOSPITAL REPORT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2608
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT HIRING-CREDIT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2612
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: ILLINOIS CURE ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2637
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PROHIBITED FOOD ADDITIVES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2659
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: INS-COLONOSCOPY COVERAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2724
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: VALUE-ADDED RESELLER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2729
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: GOVERNMENT CONTRACT RETAINAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB2842
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: ST AGENCY WEBSITE COOKIES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB3440
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PARENTAL CONSENT SOCIAL MEDIA
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB3442
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: HOUSE ILLINOIS FAMILIES ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB3445
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CIGAR LOUNGE LIQUOR LICENSES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB3642
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-BLACK ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB3643
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: VIDEO GAMING-LOCAL SHARE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB3744
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: FACILITATING PROSTITUTION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB3928
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: $DCEO-FOREST PRESERVE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB3972
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: INS CD-STUTTERING COVERAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SB3992
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: BEST CONSUMER PRICE ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SR0082
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-ROBERT SMITH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 03/10/2023
Bill: SR0128
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-HOWARD BROOKINS JR.
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/05/2023
Bill: SR0179
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONDEMNS-TN HOUSE ACTIONS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SR0233
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-SIMEON ACADEMY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/26/2023
Bill: SR0283
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-AREANAH PRESTON
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/11/2023
Bill: SR0323
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CARJACKINGS-LAW ENFORCEMENT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SR0491
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-CHARLES E. HOBSON SR.
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/26/2023
Bill: SR0528
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-BRENT R.R. HAMLET
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/26/2023
Bill: SR0579
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-TOM SKILLING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 11/09/2023
Bill: SR0630
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-CHONG CHA BARNES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 01/17/2024
Bill: SR0715
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-ANDREW L. HICKMON
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 02/08/2024
Bill: SR1111
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-DANNY BARLOW
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 11/13/2024
Bill: SR1118
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-ETHELLA WALLS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 11/21/2024
Bill: SR1195
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-EMIEL HAMBERLIN JR.
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 11/13/2024
Bill: SR1208
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-DERRICK ROSE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Session Sine Die
Last Action Date: 01/07/2025
Bill: SR1236
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-LEILA MAE CLAY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 11/13/2024