Support continues to build for the “Preschool for All” proposal that would provide voluntary, high-quality early learning for all Illinois 3- and 4-year-olds. Radio ads airing in Chicago and Springfield March 27 to April 2 highlight the benefits of quality preschool.

The 60-second ad, sponsored by the Early Learning Illinois campaign, also features a Spanish-language version that is airing in Chicago. The Early Learning Illinois campaign is led by Action for Children, Ounce of Prevention Fund and Voices for Illinois Children, with strong support from Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois and Chicago Metropolis 2020.

The English ad features a Chicago police officer and Chicago elementary school teacher discussing the benefits of quality preschool. “I’ve been a cop in Chicago for 12 years. And this could do more to prevent crime in the future than anything,” Detective Jim Bailey says in the ad.

“As a second-grade teacher, I know I’ll see children ready to succeed. I feel like we’re finally keeping an important promise to our kids,” teacher Lisa McMahon says in the ad.

Listen to the ad in English or Spanish (both are mp3 files).