CHICAGO – Senator Willie Preston has released a statement extending his congratulations to former Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins on her appointment from Governor Pritzker to the Illinois Human Rights Commission, pending confirmation from the Illinois State Senate.

“I want to take the opportunity to congratulate and celebrate my friend Jacqueline Collins on her appointment to the Illinois Human Rights Commission. Governor Pritzker could not have made a better choice, as Jacqui has always been a fighter for equity, justice, and fairness for all,” said Senator Preston (D - Chicago)“From the local issues in our community to global affairs, she has stood on the side of what is right - and her pending addition to this Commission is welcome news to all.”

“Jacqui is a local trailblazer and an important pillar of our 16th District community - and she continues to make us proud.”

The Human Rights Commission’s primary role is to make impartial determinations of whether there has been unlawful discrimination as defined by the Illinois Human Rights Act. Pending confirmation of the Illinois State Senate, Jacqueline Collins will join the other Commissioners on this esteemed panel.