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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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.
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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).
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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.