Willie Preston (D) - 104th General Assembly

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. In the Senate, Preston is Chair of the Black Caucus. Preston is also a devoted husband, father, and community leader.


Associated Senator:

Michael Crawford
Lisa Davis

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Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
SB0040 Willie Preston ENERGY-VARIOUS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 6/1/2025
SB0074 Willie Preston GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB0093 Willie Preston PROHIBITED FOOD ADDITIVES H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/9/2025
SB0121 Willie Preston REVENUE-COMMUNITY DEVELOP S Referred to Assignments 1/17/2025
SB0254 Willie Preston BEST CONSUMER PRICE ACT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB1401 Willie Preston $DHS-NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING S Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 7/2/2025
SB1448 Willie Preston FACILITATING PROSTITUTION S Referred to Assignments 1/31/2025
SB1505 Willie Preston SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1585 Willie Preston PEN CD-ARTS 4 & 6-TRANSFER S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/21/2025
SB1722 Willie Preston PEN CD-CHI FIRE-RECIPROCAL ACT S Referred to Assignments 2/5/2025
SB1775 Willie Preston HEMP REGULATION REFORM S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1806 Willie Preston FACILITATING PROSTITUTION S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1807 Willie Preston PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1808 Willie Preston ANNUAL HOSPITAL REPORT S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1809 Willie Preston VIDEO GAMING-LOCAL SHARE S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1810 Willie Preston SCH CD-BLACK ENGLISH LANGUAGE S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1852 Willie Preston CD CORR-COMMITTED PERSON MAIL S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1853 Willie Preston CONSUMER & PREDATORY LOANS S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1936 Willie Preston FIREARM OFFENSE ENHANCED PENAL S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1979 Willie Preston SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1980 Willie Preston PROMPT PAYMENT-CAP DEVELOP BD S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB1981 Willie Preston PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB2037 Willie Preston DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE ACT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB2115 Willie Preston HOUSE ILLINOIS FAMILIES ACT S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2116 Willie Preston SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUAT PLANS S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2187 Willie Preston LOCAL FOOD-GOOD FOOD PROGRAM S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB2212 Willie Preston ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2213 Willie Preston UNEMPLOYMENT INS-SCHOOLS S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2402 Willie Preston NEW OCCUPATION REGULATION S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2403 Willie Preston $DHS-IHDA-HOME FOR GOOD SRVCES S Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 7/2/2025
SB2632 Willie Preston $DHS GRANT-IL PRISON PROJECT S Referred to Assignments 3/12/2025
SB2635 Willie Preston $DCEO-CONSERVATION CORPS S Referred to Assignments 3/12/2025
SB2636 Willie Preston GAMING-PRIZE&GIFT KIOSKS S Referred to Assignments 3/12/2025
SB2662 Willie Preston $DCEO-OMEGA PSI PHI S Referred to Assignments 5/20/2025
SB2663 Willie Preston $IL INVEST AUTH-FINANCE S Referred to Assignments 5/21/2025
SB2669 Willie Preston RISE COMMISSION S Referred to Assignments 5/27/2025
SB2675 Willie Preston CD CORR-C NUMBER PRISONER S Referred to Assignments 10/14/2025
SB2676 Willie Preston SCH CD-CURSIVE WRITING REQ S Referred to Assignments 10/14/2025
SB2685 Willie Preston UNMASKED FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT S Referred to Assignments 10/14/2025
SB2689 Willie Preston FINANCE AUTH-ENERGY STORAGE S Referred to Assignments 10/14/2025
SB2695 Willie Preston DAY OF HEALING S Referred to Assignments 10/14/2025
SR0171 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-MARVELLE ROBERTSON S Resolution Adopted 3/20/2025
SR0191 Willie Preston LITTLE PALESTINE DAY S Referred to Assignments 4/1/2025
SR0229 Willie Preston LITTLE PALESTINE DAY S Resolution Adopted 4/11/2025
SR0264 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-DR. AKINTUNDE BOWDEN S Resolution Adopted 5/1/2025
SR0300 Willie Preston SUPPORT-TAIWAN S Referred to Assignments 5/7/2025
SR0332 Willie Preston CONGRATS-FR. MICHAEL PFLEGER S Filed with Secretary 5/20/2025
SR0351 Willie Preston CONGRATS-LOIS PRESTON S Referred to Assignments 5/29/2025
SR0364 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-LEAR WHALIN S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0391 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-ANTOINE L. MERRICK S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0395 Willie Preston SPOKEN WORD MONTH S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0417 Willie Preston MEMORIAL-DR. HATTIE B. JONES S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SJR0018 Willie Preston ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE S Adopted Both Houses 2/6/2025
HB1224 William "Will" Davis GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0168 8/15/2025
HB1225 Justin Slaughter BEST CONSUMER PRICE ACT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
HB1366 Michael Crawford SCH CD-SPEC ED-PARENTAL NOTICE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0047 8/1/2025
HB1575 Marcus C. Evans, Jr. RESTRICT COVENANT MODIFY FEE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0187 8/15/2025
HB1838 Curtis J. Tarver, II SCH CD-SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
HB2517 Lisa Davis MATERNAL MORTALITY EDUCATION H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0061 8/1/2025
HB2961 William "Will" Davis BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE ACT S Referred to Assignments 4/14/2025
HB3441 Camille Y. Lilly CD CORR-RESOURCES-RELEASE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
HB3486 Justin Slaughter MOORISH-AMERICAN MONTH S Referred to Assignments 4/9/2025
HB3699 Lisa Davis VITAMIN PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
HJR0027 Sonya M. Harper GOOD FOOD TASK FORCE H Adopted Both Houses 6/1/2025
Committee Code Chairman Details
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Bill: SB0040
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: ENERGY-VARIOUS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 06/01/2025
Bill: SB0074
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB0093
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PROHIBITED FOOD ADDITIVES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 05/09/2025
Bill: SB0121
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: REVENUE-COMMUNITY DEVELOP
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 01/17/2025
Bill: SB0254
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: BEST CONSUMER PRICE ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB1401
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: $DHS-NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 07/02/2025
Bill: SB1448
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: FACILITATING PROSTITUTION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 01/31/2025
Bill: SB1505
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1585
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-ARTS 4 & 6-TRANSFER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: SB1722
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-CHI FIRE-RECIPROCAL ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/05/2025
Bill: SB1775
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: HEMP REGULATION REFORM
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1806
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: FACILITATING PROSTITUTION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1807
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1808
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: ANNUAL HOSPITAL REPORT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1809
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: VIDEO GAMING-LOCAL SHARE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1810
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-BLACK ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1852
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-COMMITTED PERSON MAIL
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1853
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONSUMER & PREDATORY LOANS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1936
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: FIREARM OFFENSE ENHANCED PENAL
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1979
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1980
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PROMPT PAYMENT-CAP DEVELOP BD
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB1981
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB2037
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB2115
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: HOUSE ILLINOIS FAMILIES ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2116
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUAT PLANS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2187
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: LOCAL FOOD-GOOD FOOD PROGRAM
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB2212
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2213
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: UNEMPLOYMENT INS-SCHOOLS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2402
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: NEW OCCUPATION REGULATION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2403
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: $DHS-IHDA-HOME FOR GOOD SRVCES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 07/02/2025
Bill: SB2632
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: $DHS GRANT-IL PRISON PROJECT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 03/12/2025
Bill: SB2635
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: $DCEO-CONSERVATION CORPS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 03/12/2025
Bill: SB2636
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: GAMING-PRIZE&GIFT KIOSKS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 03/12/2025
Bill: SB2662
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: $DCEO-OMEGA PSI PHI
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/20/2025
Bill: SB2663
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: $IL INVEST AUTH-FINANCE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/21/2025
Bill: SB2669
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: RISE COMMISSION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/27/2025
Bill: SB2675
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-C NUMBER PRISONER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 10/14/2025
Bill: SB2676
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-CURSIVE WRITING REQ
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 10/14/2025
Bill: SB2685
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: UNMASKED FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 10/14/2025
Bill: SB2689
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: FINANCE AUTH-ENERGY STORAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 10/14/2025
Bill: SB2695
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: DAY OF HEALING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 10/14/2025
Bill: SR0171
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-MARVELLE ROBERTSON
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 03/20/2025
Bill: SR0191
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: LITTLE PALESTINE DAY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/01/2025
Bill: SR0229
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: LITTLE PALESTINE DAY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SR0264
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-DR. AKINTUNDE BOWDEN
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/01/2025
Bill: SR0300
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SUPPORT-TAIWAN
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/07/2025
Bill: SR0332
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-FR. MICHAEL PFLEGER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Filed with Secretary
Last Action Date: 05/20/2025
Bill: SR0351
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-LOIS PRESTON
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/29/2025
Bill: SR0364
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-LEAR WHALIN
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0391
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-ANTOINE L. MERRICK
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0395
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: SPOKEN WORD MONTH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0417
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-DR. HATTIE B. JONES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SJR0018
Chief Sponsor: Willie Preston
ABR - Short Description: ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Adopted Both Houses
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: HB1224
Chief Sponsor: William "Will" Davis
ABR - Short Description: GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0168
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB1225
Chief Sponsor: Justin Slaughter
ABR - Short Description: BEST CONSUMER PRICE ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: HB1366
Chief Sponsor: Michael Crawford
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-SPEC ED-PARENTAL NOTICE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0047
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
Bill: HB1575
Chief Sponsor: Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
ABR - Short Description: RESTRICT COVENANT MODIFY FEE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0187
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB1838
Chief Sponsor: Curtis J. Tarver, II
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: HB2517
Chief Sponsor: Lisa Davis
ABR - Short Description: MATERNAL MORTALITY EDUCATION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0061
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
Bill: HB2961
Chief Sponsor: William "Will" Davis
ABR - Short Description: BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/14/2025
Bill: HB3441
Chief Sponsor: Camille Y. Lilly
ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-RESOURCES-RELEASE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: HB3486
Chief Sponsor: Justin Slaughter
ABR - Short Description: MOORISH-AMERICAN MONTH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/09/2025
Bill: HB3699
Chief Sponsor: Lisa Davis
ABR - Short Description: VITAMIN PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: HJR0027
Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper
ABR - Short Description: GOOD FOOD TASK FORCE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Adopted Both Houses
Last Action Date: 06/01/2025