Jun 9, 2021 | Hernandez L
“As expected, the Republicans are doing everything in their power to block a map that reflects the true diversity of Illinois in hopes that they get a chance to single handedly draw a map for their political gain,” said Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Chair of the...
Jun 1, 2021 | Hernandez L
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, has worked hard to develop measures that protect immigrants, advance the creation of a media literacy curriculum in schools, and provide housing relief for working families. “Immigrants are an...
May 28, 2021 | Hernandez L
“Today Illinoisans can be proud that their elected officials upheld their constitutional obligation by passing a map that adheres to state and federal laws, while also reflecting the diversity of the state,” said Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Chair of the House...
May 27, 2021 | Hernandez L
SPRINGFIELD – The Senate and House Redistricting Committees today released an updated version of the proposed legislative map that includes changes suggested by community groups, advocacy organizations and individuals during hours of testimony at four public hearings...
May 25, 2021 | Hernandez L
SPRINGFIELD – The Senate and House Redistricting Committees today released a proposed map of new Illinois Supreme Court boundaries to bring them into compliance with the Illinois Constitution by reflecting population shifts over the nearly 60 years since the map was...
May 21, 2021 | Hernandez L
SPRINGFIELD – The Senate and House Redistricting Committees have released a proposed map of new legislative boundaries designed to comply with federal and state law and ensure the broad racial and geographic diversity of Illinois is reflected in the General Assembly....