Rep. Lisa Hernandez
Deputy Majority Leader
(D-Cicero)
2nd District
Springfield Office:
109 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8173
District Office:
6117 West Cermak Road
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 222-5240
Biography
Full-time state legislator; former Senior Policy Advisor to Lt. Governor Patrick Quinn; administrator in Cicero public schools for 17 years; community volunteer and current member of Children’s Center of Cicero and Berwyn, Cicero Youth Services, and Pilsen-Little Village Mental Health Agency; Labor Council for Latin American Development member; former UFCW member; AA in Liberal Arts, Morton College (2001), coursework in public administration, Governors State University; married (Charlie) and mother of two daughters and one son
Hernandez Bill Expanding Access to Baby Changing Stations Passes House Floor Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Families with young children will have better, safer access to baby changing stations in public spaces under a new bill passed by state Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, D-Cicero, ensuring parks, hotels, restaurants, and small entertainment venues...
Modest-Income Seniors’ Home Energy Assistance Protected from Inflation Pressures Under New Hernandez Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, is working to secure vital home energy assistance for seniors on fixed incomes, advancing legislation to expand access to a utility bill assistance program. "When temperatures plummet and...
Lisa Hernandez Calls for Humanitarian Release of Local ICE Detainee to Donate a Kidney to his Sick Brother
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement calling on federal immigration enforcement officials to release Jose Gregorio Gonzalez on humanitarian parole to donate his kidney and save his brother Alfredo's life: ...
Lisa Hernandez Stands with Tradeswomen for 2nd Annual AFL CIO Takeover Day, Authors Passionate Defense of Workers Rights on House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, joined tradeswomen from across Illinois at the Capitol to rally support for construction and building tradespeople targeted by President Trump’s attacks on equity programs and workers rights.
Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s State of the State: Cost of Living is My Top Priority
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, outlined her strong commitment to cutting the cost of living for everyday Illinoisans in her response to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address.
Lisa Hernandez Helps Educate Business Owners, Immigrant Workers Amidst ICE Raids
BERWYN, Ill. – As federal immigration officials continue to threaten fearful immigrant families, workers and communities, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is partnering with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) and the business community for a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. at La Parra Restaurant in Berwyn.
Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will continue in her new term as Deputy Majority Leader, fighting for south suburban communities in upcoming budget and legislative talks. Hernandez issued the following statement:
Lisa Hernandez To Champion Education, Cost of Living Reform in New House Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, was sworn in to a new term in the Illinois House on Wednesday, where she will continue working to cut the cost of living, strengthen access to the resources people need to be their best, and defend the fundamental rights of Illinois families. Hernandez released the following statement:
Lisa Hernandez Honors Local Leaders, Highlighting Open Applications for ISBE Award
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, announced open nominations for the Illinois State Board of Education’s Thomas Lay Burrough award, celebrating dedicated and changemaking school board members in our communities.
Lisa Hernandez to Host Shred Event at Lyons Public Library
LYONS, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, is partnering with Lyons Public Library to host a Shred Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at 4209 Joliet Ave.