Mayor Wells-Armstrong, Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson, State Representative Lindsay Parkhurst, Shapiro Center staff, and many others gathered together this afternoon to honor the work that Ira Collins has done for Shapiro Developmental Center and mental health in the community at large. Mr. Collins was the Director at Shapiro Developmental Center for 43 years. He worked to transform the Center to address those with developmental disabilities and fought to keep it open throughout the years. In honor of the impact he has made, the Administration Building at Shapiro Developmental Center will be dedicated as the Ira Collins Administration Building.