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 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.
Collins Advances Legislation to Protect Freedom of Speech for Children in DCFS Custody
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 choose to.
Collins Passes Legislation to Expand Healthcare Services During a Public Health Emergency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure all residents of Illinois are able to receive proper medical care during a public health state of emergency, state Rep. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago), sponsored legislation to ensure healthcare services are offered to all people regardless of race, sex, gender, location, age or any other personal factor.
Black Caucus Health Care Reform Measure Signed into Law, Marking Fourth Pillar of Agenda to Address Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) is celebrating the signing of the Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act, a historic measure to address the systemic racial inequalities within the state’s health care system, into law by Gov....