Rep. Lisa Hernandez
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hernandez-Backed Reforms Make Health Care More Affordable, Accessible
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under a new measure backed by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
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Hernandez Passes Initiative Supporting Accurate, Fair Court Reporting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, championed the right to accurate, professional court transcripts, passing critical legislation to protect the use of qualified shorthand reporters in the courtroom.
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Hernandez Fighting for Fair Pay for Restaurant Workers, Level Playing Field for Suburban Employers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, is fighting for fair pay for restaurant workers and a level playing field for all businesses by advancing new legislation that would phase out lower wages for tipped workers and help suburban restaurants compete with their Chicago counterparts.
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Hernandez Advances Bill Protecting Families from Flood Insurance Mismanagement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local families would be better informed about their protection against flooding under a new law advanced by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, requiring home insurers to notify policyholders of flooding insurance coverage if their purchase covers flood and sewer backup.
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Rep. Lisa Hernandez Celebrates Launch of Lottery Ticket Supporting Scholarships for Underserved Populations
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, will join state Sen. Mattie Hunter, other members of the General Assemby, the DREAM Fund and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) at a reception to celebrate the launch of a specialty lottery ticket that will fund scholarships for Black and Brown college students.
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Rep. Lisa Hernandez Highlights Record MAP Grants, Vows More State Action on Tuition Costs
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, announced more than $8.3 million in Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants which will help 2,109 local students afford a college education.
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Humane Society Awards Rep. Lisa Hernandez Perfect Score
CICERO, Ill. – Committed to making Illinois a more humane place and advancing compassionate treatment legislation, state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, received a 100% on the 2023 Humane Society Scorecard.