Feb 16, 2024 | Hernandez L
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, will join state Sen. Mattie Hunter, other members of the General Assemby, the DREAM Fund and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) at a reception to celebrate the launch of a specialty lottery ticket that...
Jan 31, 2024 | Hernandez L
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, announced more than $8.3 million in Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants which will help 2,109 local students afford a college education. “Too many families in my community can’t afford to send their...
Nov 3, 2023 | Hernandez L
CICERO, Ill. – Committed to making Illinois a more humane place and advancing compassionate treatment legislation, state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, received a 100% on the 2023 Humane Society Scorecard. “In Illinois, we care about our animals and...
Aug 14, 2023 | Hernandez L
CICERO, Ill. – More family members will be able to serve as caregivers for people with disabilities under a new law enacted by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, expanding eligibility and benefits for in-home personal assistants. “Family of people...
Aug 4, 2023 | Hernandez L
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, sustained funding for the DREAM Fund and the United Negro College Fund through two measures recently signed into law, continuing financial aid opportunities for deserving Black and Brown...
May 30, 2023 | Hernandez L
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Building on years of historic fiscal progress, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, helped pass Illinois’ fifth balanced budget, making critical investments in education, health care, and other essential services. “Throughout my time...