Dennis J. Collins
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 35th district
In office
1931–1942[1]
Member of the Illinois Senate from the 35th district[2]
In office
1943–1968[2]
Member of the Illinois Senate from the 33rd district[2]
In office
1969[2]–1972[1]
Personal details
CommitteesHouse Agricultural Committee (chairman)
Senate Agricultural Committee (chairman)

Dennis J. Collins (November 21, 1900 – September 5, 1974) was an American lawyer, farmer, and businessman.

Biography

Collins was born in Gifford, Illinois. In 1910, Collins moved with his family to DeKalb, Illinois and went to the DeKalb public schools. Collins graduated from University of Illinois and Northwestern University School of Law. Collins also went to Northern Illinois University. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1928 and practiced law in DeKalb, Illinois. Collins was also a farmer and owned commercial property. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1931 to 1943 and in the Illinois Senate from 1943 until 1973. He was a Republican. Collins died in DeKalb, Illinois.[3][1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Death takes former state senator". Dixon Evening Telegraph. Associated Press. September 5, 1974. p. 9. LCCN sn85038345. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c d "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818–2021". Illinois Blue Book: 2020–2021 (PDF). Illinois Secretary of State. p. 374. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 20, 2021.
  3. ^ Lewis, John W. (1972). Illinois Blue Book 1971–1972. Springfield, IL. pp. 156–157.((cite book)): CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  4. ^ Dennis J. Collins Papers (DeKalb) 1931-1974, Northern Illinois University


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