SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To prevent social isolation in long term care (LTC) facilities, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, recently backed legislation to require all long term care facilities to develop guidelines that allow for the availability of technology to...
CHICAGO – After many Illinois families suffered losses due to the pandemic, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is encouraging those who lost a loved one to COVID-19 to apply for FEMA’s Funeral Assistance Program. “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in...
CHICAGO – To recognize the historic struggle of Black Americans, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to pause and celebrate Juneteenth this year on Saturday, June 19. “Recognizing Juneteenth is essential as we all learn about racial...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At the conclusion of this spring’s legislative session, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: “I am incredibly proud of the work we were able to accomplish this past session, but the path to a more progressive and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help crime labs address the critical issues facing the evolving field of forensic science and improve forensic laboratory turn-around times in criminal investigations, state Rep. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago), sponsored legislation to create the...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a part of her priority to protect children in state care, state Rep. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago) passed legislation allowing for minors in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to speak with the media if they...