Rep. Lakesia Collins
Black Caucus Whip
(D-Chicago)
9th District
Springfield Office:
288-S 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 Recognizes Veterans Day, Highlights Recent Legislation
CHICAGO – As Veterans Day approaches, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is reminding residents to thank veterans for their service and highlighting legislation introduced or passed this year to support veterans.
Collins Highlights Open Enrollment Period for Health Insurance
CHICAGO – To ensure residents have access to health insurance, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the extended open enrollment period to sign up for health insurance. The open enrollment period starts on Nov. 1 and ends on Jan. 15, 2022.
Collins Shares Safety Tips for Halloween Weekend
CHICAGO, Ill – To ensure families are ready for the upcoming Halloween week, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is sharing tips on how to safely enjoy trick-or-treating and other Halloween events.
Collins-Backed Ethics Reform Signed into Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is applauding the signing of comprehensive ethics legislation to increase transparency and crackdown on corruption statewide.
Collins Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CHICAGO – To raise awareness of preventable breast cancer screenings, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Collins Highlights October as Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month
CHICAGO – To bring awareness to unsafe sleep for infants, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is highlighting October as Infant Safe Sleep Awareness month.
Collins Highlights Fire Prevention Safety Week, Encourages Residents to Check Smoke Alarms
CHICAGO – To ensure residents are prepared for a fire emergency, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to take part in Fire Prevention Safety Week.
Collins Highlights Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
CHICAGO – As the weather begins to cool down, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is highlighting opportunities for assistance for low-income residents to heat their home this fall and winter.
Collins Highlights Availability of COVID-19 Booster Shots
CHICAGO – To ensure residents are aware of all vaccine availability, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is highlighting the recommendation of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for high-risk populations to get a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster.
Collins-Backed Law Highlights Student Support During Suicide Prevention Month
CHICAGO – To give students access to mental health resources, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law she supported that requires educational institutions to provide suicide prevention information on student identification cards.