Rep. Lakesia Collins
(D-Chicago)
9th District
Springfield Office:
235-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8116
District Office:
2165 S. Millard Avenue
Chicago, IL 60623
(312) 298-9181
office@lakesiacollins.com
Born in 1985; graduated from Proviso East High School; served as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in nursing homes; served as a labor advocate for working families, organizer for nursing home workers, and Fight for 15 spokesperson for healthcare workers; former executive board member for SEIU Healthcare Illinois; founded Future Fighters organization for worker rights; received the Florence Criley Award from the Chicago chapter of the Coalition of Labor Women (CLW) in 2019; mother of three boys.
Collins–Backed Law to Crack Down on Gun Violence, Improve Community Safety
CHICAGO – To crack down on the illegal sales of guns and keep Illinois families safer from gun violence, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, sponsored legislation to strengthen regulations on gun sales and increase funding for mental health programs in communities most affected by gun violence.
Collins Encourages Local Businesses and Organizations to Join Expanded Apprenticeship Program
CHICAGO – To help build back a better recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and train the next generation of workers, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is encouraging local businesses and organizations to join the newly expanded Apprenticeship Illinois program.
Collins Supports Illinois Residents to Keep Unemployment Payments
CHICAGO – As families continue to recover from obstacles posed by the pandemic, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, supported legislation that protects residents from having to pay back overpayments from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) used during the pandemic
Collins Stands in Solidarity with SEIU 73 Members Striking for a Fair Wage
CHICAGO – Continuing her efforts to stand in solidarity with workers and union rights, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, joined Service Employees International Union Local 73 members in a strike to demand fair wages and health care premiums for Cook County front-line workers.
Collins Encourages Families to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
CHICAGO – To help Illinois families access additional financial support, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is encouraging households unable to pay rent to apply for the 2021 Illinois Rental Payment Program as the second application period for tenants opens.
Collins Sponsors Legislation to End Social Isolation in Nursing Homes
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 prevent social isolation.
Collins Highlights Funeral Cost Assistance Program
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.
Collins Highlights Juneteenth, Urges Governor to Recognize as a State Holiday
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.
Collins Reflects on Session, Champions Legislation for Healthcare, Families, Workers Rights and Affordable Housing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At the conclusion of this spring’s legislative session, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Collins Sponsors Legislation to Improve Forensic Sciences in the Criminal Justice System
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 Illinois Forensic Science Commission under the Illinois State Police.