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 Pass Legislation to Support Dreamers Pursuing Higher Education in Illinois
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero passed legislation enabling Illinois residents to send money overseas to be able to donate to help financially support Dreamers pursuing higher education.
Hernandez Passes Legislation to Expand Rights for Individuals with Disabilities
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero helped pass legislation that will help improve care for individuals with disabilities by helping loved ones provide needed services.
Hernandez-Backed Measure to Increase Language Equity, Access Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Multilingual Illinois residents will have an easier time accessing state services thanks to legislation supported by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, that passed the House Wednesday.
Hernandez to Host Back to Business Grant Workshops
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is hosting two Back to Business (B2B) Grant Workshops. The first event will take place Friday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at her district office located at 6117 West Cermak Road in Cicero. The second will take place on Monday, May 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 4209 Joliet Avenue in Lyons.
Hernandez Introduces Legislation to Further Strengthen DREAM Fund for Dreamers in Illinois
CICERO, Ill. — Illinois residents sending money to family overseas will also be able to help Dreamers afford a college education in Illinois under legislation introduced by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero.
Hernandez Holds Food Drive to Honor César Chávez
CICERO, Ill. — To honor the legacy of labor rights activist César Chávez’s 96th birthday, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will be collecting non-perishable food at her district office located at 6117 W. Cermak Rd. in Cicero, now through March 31.
Hernandez Responds to Budget Address, Outlines Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Hernandez Appointed to Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will continue to fight for fair funding for critical services as a member of a key budget forecasting panel:
Hernandez to Advocate for Local Education, Economic Priorities on Major House Committees
CICERO, Ill. — Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will ensure local voices are heard in major conversations about funding critical services, education, economic development and immigration rights as a member of several key House committees.
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: