Areanah M. Preston
Linda Zabors
Officer Areanah M. Preston had been a Chicago Police Officer for 3 years when she was robbed and murdered outside her home as she returned from a shift. She died days before her graduation from Law School; her diploma was received in a special recognition on the stage at graduation by her family.
Alum
Loyola University
Chicago Police Academy
Honorary Officer Areanah M. Preston WAY
South Blackstone Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street
Approved: July 2023
Ward: 08
Alderman: Michelle Harris
Neighborhood: Avalon Park
b. June 7, 1998
d. May 6, 2023. Age 24
Source
20231215
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/loved-ones-honor-life-of-fallen-cpd-officer-1-year-after-murder/
https://youtu.be/A4MnwKq1-B0?si=dlsWh2gMPIJude71
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/oak-lawn-il/areanah-preston-11283050