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Meet Illinois State Senator Jacqui Collins

Jacqui’s state Senate seat is 15% of the 1st CD, giving her a strong advantage in a crowded 17-candidate field.

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Jacqui has been serving the people of Illinois since 1983, when she registered voters to elect Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.  A former journalist and Emmy award-nominated editor at CBS-TV, Senator Collins has fought for economic and social welfare policies that reduce inequality, expand opportunities and strengthen communities.

Education

Northwestern University

Journalism

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

Master in Human Services Administration

Harvard John F. Kennedy School of  Government

Master of Public Administration

Harvard Divinity School

Master of Theological  Studies

Loyola University Chicago

Juris  Doctor

Accolades

  • Gale Cincotta Community Visionary Award
  • Auburn Gresham Neighborhood Hero Award
  • Blue Bow Award from Children’s Home + Aid
  • Scheinfeld  Award from the Woodstock Institute
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Award
  • Fannie Mae Foundation Fellow
  • Lifetime Award for Commitment to Financial Issues
  • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Lyndon B. Johnson Faith & Politics Award