Rep. Lilian Jimenez
(D-Chicago)
4th District
Springfield Office:
284-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0150
District Office:
2511 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 337-9995
Bills & Committees
Biography
Lilian Jimenez is an attorney that has focused her work on labor and immigration policy and advocacy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Latin American and Latino Studies and law degree from DePaul University. She is a former Chief of Staff for Jesus Chuy Garcia at the Cook County Board of Commissioners and previously served as the Director of the Fair Labors Standards Division of the Illinois Department of Labor. Most recently Jimenez served as the administrator for the Office of Welcoming Centers for Refugee and Immigrant Services at the Illinois Department of Human Services. Lilian lives in West Humboldt Park with her husband and son.
Elected Officials Call on Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neil Burke to investigate the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas González and the near fatal shooting of Marimar Martínez
CHICAGO, IL — We are calling on the Cook County State’s Attorney to join the growing number of prosecutors who have announced that they will investigate and prosecute federal law enforcement officers who violate state and local laws.
Jiménez Discusses Federal Cuts, Future of Community in Town Hall Meeting
CHICAGO — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, joined Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez at a town hall hosted by Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez following a roundtable discussion with community leaders and stakeholders on the federal budget appropriations bill and the MELT ICE Act. The town hall addressed urgent concerns impacting the 4th District, including immigration, health care, and looming federal funding cuts that threaten working families and vulnerable communities.
Jiménez Demands Trump Administration Unfreeze Childcare Program Funds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, passed a resolution condemning the Trump administration’s childcare program funding freezes impacting millions of Illinoisans. This comes on the heels of recently participating in a rally demanding the continuation of childcare funds with SEIU (HCII) in downtown Chicago on Jan. 16.
Jiménez-Backed ‘Clean Slate’ Bill, Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities Signed into Law
CHICAGO – A transformational “clean slate” justice reforms package supported by state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, to expand opportunity for employment, housing and education by creating an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records has been signed into law.
Jiménez-Backed Transit Reforms to Improve Rider Experience and Safety Signed into Law
CHICAGO – On Tuesday, a major transit reform package law supported by Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, to make buses and trains safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed was signed into law.
Jiménez Champions Measure Protecting Americans from Unjust and Abusive Practices by Federal Immigration Agents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Illinoisans falling victim to violent and dehumanizing immigration enforcement tactics, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is fighting back, supporting legislation to reign in the tactics and operations of federal agents.
Jiménez Blasts Trump ICE Raids, Invites Colleagues to Join her in Protecting Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, joined her colleagues for a press conference in Springfield this week to rally support for communities and families affected by federal immigration raids.
Jiménez Lauds National Recognition of IHDA for Affordable Housing, Homelessness Prevention Initiatives
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, issued the following statement regarding the recent national recognition of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) on their work to prevent homelessness, divert homeless populations and bolster affordable housing initiatives throughout the state.
Jiménez Calls for Full Transparency into ICE-Involved Shooting Death in Franklin Park
CHICAGO, IL – State Representative Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, released the following statement after Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, 38, was killed by an ICE agent at a traffic stop in Franklin Park last Friday.
Jiménez Focuses on Housing Affordability, Protections for Immigrant Students, Young Family Services as House Adjourns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, issued the following statement as the Illinois House concluded its spring legislative session on Saturday: