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.
Jiménez Hosts Walk for Peace on Memorial Day Weekend
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is joining the Alliance of Local Street Organizations (ALSO) and the 26th Ward Office of Alderperson Jessie Fuentes to celebrate the organization’s 31st Annual Walk for Peace & Cookout in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Saturday, May 23, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Jiménez Honored at Illinois Housing Summit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, was recognized for her commitment to serving Illinois residents and combating homelessness during the 2026 Home Illinois Summit hosted by the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. The summit was held on May 12th and 13th at the Crowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Center.
Jiménez Passes Resolution Highlighting Arise Chicago
State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, honored Arise Chicago with House Resolution 736, recognizing the organization’s 35 years of advocacy, education and leadership in protecting workers’ rights and advancing economic justice across Illinois.
Jiménez Hosts Neighborhood Solidarity Ride
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, alongside other legislators, elected officials and organizations are hosting a free community event to ride bikes, eat food and enjoy music. The event will be held in Chicago’s Northwest side neighborhoods of Logan Square, Hermosa and Belmont Cragin on Saturday May 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will begin and end at the Logan Square Plaza.
Jiménez Passes Will Depository Changes Out of House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – People’s end-of-life decisions will be securely stored under a new bill passed by state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, changing the will depository process and allowing court clerks to be able to safekeep wills for county residents.
Jiménez Passes Unaccompanied Minors Legislation Out of House
State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, has passed legislation to create a legal process for unaccompanied minor children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected to receive services when they are under court custody in Illinois.
Jiménez-Backed Bill to Improve Consumer Savings, Passes the House
As the prices of everyday essentials continue to rise across the country, State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is working to provide some immediate relief to Illinois customers by passing a new measure that ensures promotions advertised by businesses are accessible to all.
Jiménez Advances New Bill Stopping Trump’s Detention Centers in Neighborhoods
Fighting to end the abusive and disruptive presence of Donald Trump’s deportation agents across Illinois communities, State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is advancing a new bill to prohibit immigration detention centers in neighborhoods where everyone should feel safe.
Jiménez-Backed Consumer Protection Measure on Unfair Store Return Policies Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is standing up for working families by championing legislation that puts power back in the hands of consumers. The bill ensures that retailers across Illinois adopt fair and transparent return policies by prohibiting blanket “no return” rules and requiring options such as store credit or exchanges for unused, unopened items.
Jiménez-Backed Measure Creating Abortion Access Fund Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, helped advance legislation out of the House chamber Thursday to create the Abortion Access Fund Grant Program, expanding access to abortion care services for uninsured or underinsured patients in Illinois.