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
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.
Lisa Hernandez Lauds New Law Eliminating Tax on Groceries
CICERO, Ill. – A measure backed by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, which would cut costs at the grocery store and save taxpayers more money, was signed into law on Monday, Aug. 5.
Lisa Hernandez Pushes to Get Firearms off the Streets, Support Local Efforts
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, highlighted new funding released by the Illinois State Police (ISP) to keep offenders who are barred from possessing a firearm in compliance with state law, continuing her efforts to keep survivors and communities safe.
Rep. Lisa Hernandez Promotes New Financial Aid Resources for College Students, Families
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, is working to make college more affordable and make financial aid more accessible by encouraging students and families to take advantage of new online tools available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
Hernandez Passes Balanced Budget, Reforms Tackling Flood Damages, Higher Education Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New protections for flood victims, expanded access to affordable education, and a fiscally and socially responsible state budget are among the key accomplishments led by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, during a productive spring legislative session.
Blue Room Press Conference Tuesday: Hernandez, One Fair Wage Discuss Continued Fight to Abolish Subminimum Wage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, will highlight the ongoing efforts to ensure fair pay for every Illinois worker at a press conference in the Capitol Blue Room on Tuesday, May 21 at 11 a.m.
Lisa Hernandez Passes Bill Covering Infertility, IVF Treatments and Tests in Health Plans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, is prioritizing access to in vitro fertilization services with legislation that will require insurance companies with pregnancy benefits to cover treatments and testing for infertility.