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...
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...
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....
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...