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-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hernandez’s New Law Expands Access to Care for People with Disabilities
CICERO, Ill. – More family members will be able to serve as caregivers for people with disabilities under a new law enacted by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, expanding eligibility and benefits for in-home personal assistants.
Rep. Lisa Hernandez Passes Funding Measures Supporting Scholarships for DREAMers and the United Negro College Fund
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, sustained funding for the DREAM Fund and the United Negro College Fund through two measures recently signed into law, continuing financial aid opportunities for deserving Black and Brown prospective college students.
Hernandez Champions Education, Fiscal Responsibility in Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Building on years of historic fiscal progress, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, helped pass Illinois’ fifth balanced budget, making critical investments in education, health care, and other essential services.