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 Enters New Term with Focus on Continued Support for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement Wednesday after taking office for a new legislative session:
Rep. Hernandez Promotes Human Services Capital Grant Program
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging local not-for-profit organizations to apply for the first-ever Human Services Capital Grant Program administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
Hernandez-Backed Plan to Eliminate Pandemic Unemployment Debt Signed by Governor
CICERO, Ill. — A bipartisan proposal supported by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, that reduces Illinois’ unemployment insurance loan debt, invests in the state’s rainy-day fund, and supports workers was signed into law Thursday.
Rep. Hernandez to Deliver Meals to Families on Thanksgiving
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez will be hosting her eighth annual “Thanksgiving Feast” on Thursday.
Rep. Hernandez Promotes Student Debt Forgiveness Programs
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging those with student loan debt to apply for the one-time federal student loan debt relief program and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Both programs have applications open for borrowers to apply for debt relief.
Rep. Hernandez Hosts Community Dia de los Muertos Celebration
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will be hosting a community altar in honor of Dia de los Muertos and is asking residents to participate.
Rep. Hernandez, High School Student Pass Media Literacy Education Law
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, inspired by the research and tenacity of Naperville Central High School graduate Braden Hajer, passed a law requiring media literacy education for high school students in Illinois. Illinois is the first state in the country to have such a requirement.
Rep. Hernandez to Host Su Estado a Su Alcance Community Resource Fair
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, in partnership with Town of Cicero President Larry Dominick, is hosting Su Estado a Su Alcance: Your State at Your Reach, a one stop shop for community members to take advantage of state and local resources.
Rep. Hernandez to Host College Financial Aid Workshop
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, in partnership with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, is offering a free FAFSA Completion Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cicero Community Center at 2250 S. 49th Ave. in Cicero.
Rep. Hernandez Responds to Migrants Arriving in Chicago
CICERO, Ill. — In response to the news of migrants being moved from Texas to Chicago at the direction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement.