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Annazette Collins
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 5th district |
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| In office March 16, 2011 – January 8, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Rickey Hendon |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Van Pelt Watkins |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 10th district |
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| In office January 10, 2001 – March 16, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Coy Pugh |
| Succeeded by | Derrick Smith |
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| Born | April 28, 1962 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Keith Langston |
| Alma mater | Chicago State University |
Annazette Collins is an American politician. She served in the Illinois State Senate from 2011 to 2013. She represented the 5th district during this time. Before that, she was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She represented the 10th district from 2001 to 2011. In 2012, she ran in the Democratic Party primary election but did not win.
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About Annazette Collins
Early Life and Education
Annazette Collins was born on April 28, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois. She went to Chicago State University. There, she earned her first degree in sociology. Later, she also earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice from the same university.
Her Career Journey
Before becoming a state representative, Annazette Collins worked in social services. She also worked in agencies related to criminal justice. She was an Administrator for the Chicago Board of Education. She also worked for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). This department helps children and families.
Collins also worked for Cook County Social Services. She was part of the Probation Department. She even worked as a Correctional Officer with the Bureau of Prisons. These jobs gave her a lot of experience helping people and understanding the justice system.
Making Laws in Illinois
When Annazette Collins was a state representative, she focused on several important issues. She wanted to make education better for everyone. She also aimed to improve access to good health care. Another goal was to change laws for young people in the justice system. She wanted to raise the age when young people are treated as adults in legal cases.
Ms. Collins helped create a program called FamilyCare. This program helps working parents get health care that the state helps pay for. She also worked on laws that would let patients take legal action against health insurance companies. This would happen if the companies caused harm or delayed medical care.
Collins also worked to help children in state care. She wanted them to live with families whenever possible. She was a main supporter of a law that made it easier for godparents and second cousins to adopt children. This applied to children who were in the care of DCFS.
Personal Life
Annazette Collins is married to Keith Langston. They have two daughters together. Their names are Angelique Nicole and Taylor Kourtnie.
