Collins Passes Bill to Aid Financially Insecure Students

CHICAGO – State Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, passed a bill that would allow the State Treasurer to make supplementary deposits into the seed funds of financially insecure students under the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program. “Higher education leads to...

Collins Urges Residents to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

CHICAGO – To encourage residents to shop small this holiday season, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is highlighting Small Business Saturday as an opportunity to support the businesses that serve the community. “Small businesses makeup the backbone of our...

Collins Reminds Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather

CHICAGO – As the winter months approach state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is reminding residents to begin preparing for extreme cold, snow and ice as early as possible. “Every year, we face health and safety concerns due to the extreme cold, snow and ice,” said...