Rep. Norma Hernandez
(D-Melrose Park)
77th District
Springfield Office:
247-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-3374
125 N. 19th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Biography
Born and raised in Melrose Park, Full-time legislator, Bachelor’s in Social Work and a Master’s in Urban Planning & Policy from University of Illinois at Chicago. Board member of Triton College
Rep. Hernandez Celebrates Local Manufacturer Securing State Grant
MELROSE PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is celebrating investment in her community as Forster Tool & Manufacturing, which is based in her district, was recently awarded a $47,420 grant through the Made in Illinois Grant Program.
Rep. Hernandez Moves Property Tax Relief Bill Out of Committee
MELROSE PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is working to provide property tax relief for home buyers and expand access to housing by creating a property tax exemption for certain kinds of newly-built homes.
Hernandez to Hold Press Conference on Nutritional Therapy
CHICAGO — State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, will hold a press conference in conjunction with Prestige Health to discuss Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT), as well as her House Bill 5249, that would make MNT available through the state’s medical assistance program. The press conference will be held Monday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Morgan Arts Complex, 3622 S. Morgan St. in Chicago.
Hernandez Lays Out 2024 Legislative Priorities
MELROSE PARK, Ill. — State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is announcing her goals for the 2024 legislative session—highlighting issues such as housing, healthcare access, government transparency, education and addressing the difficulties posed by the ongoing spike in migrant arrivals.
Hernandez Bill Promoting Better Enforcement of Water Sanitation Regulations Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cook County’s water management agency will be able to more quickly and efficiently hold accountable those who violate the law by improperly discharging waste into the sewage system—under a new law introduced by state Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park.
Hernandez Passes Bill Aiming to Refine DCFS’ Mission, Improve Oversight
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is set to receive updated guidance and oversight under a bill passed by state Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park.
Hernandez Advances Measure to Reform State’s Main Child Welfare Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to widespread recognition that Illinois’ child welfare system is under increased strain, state Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, passed new legislation clarifying the mission of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to place children in stable family arrangements.
Hernandez Bill Promoting Better Enforcement of Water Sanitation Regulations Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is prioritizing green policy and efficient government by passing legislation to allow emailed cease-and-desist notices to polluters.
Rep. Norma Hernandez Takes Office with Commitment to Supporting Middle-Class Families, Healthcare Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, took office as a new voice for Cook County and DuPage County communities, with a commitment to prioritizing the rights of working families, making health care more affordable and investing in local communities.