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
Bills & Committees
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 Bill Expanding Trades, Post-Secondary Job Training Passes out of Committee
State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, passed legislation out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee last Wednesday that would create a network of community-based organizations dedicated to recruiting, training and finding employment for those interested in the trades and apprenticeship fields in her community.
Lisa Hernandez Looks to Secure Economic Aid for Businesses Impacted by Immigration Raids
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, has introduced legislation that would study how the state can best secure and deploy economic resources to small businesses who have struggled to bounce back from reckless and destructive federal immigration enforcement operations.
Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Urges State to Protect Illinoisans in Face of Trump Administration
State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, responded to the Governor’s Budget Address Wednesday, releasing the following statement encouraging colleagues to protect essential services in face of federal funding cuts:
Lisa Hernandez Introduces Measure Expanding College Tuition Assistance for DREAMers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, has introduced a measure to expand tuition assistance for immigrant college hopefuls.
Lisa Hernandez Legislation Lowering Energy Costs Signed into Law
JOLIET, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, to lower energy costs, expand availability of cheap, renewable energy and make more Illinoisans eligible for home energy programs was signed into law earlier today.
Lisa Hernandez Celebrates Expanded Protections Against Trump’s Raids
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement after the governor signed House Bill 1312, a measure that strengthens protections for Illinoisans against unjust and unconstitutional immigration enforcement operations:
Lisa Hernandez Lauds Expanded Funding to Local Libraries
Thanks to a new funding formula passed by the General Assembly, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is proud to announce that Cicero Public Library will receive almost $100,000 in new state funds through Library Equalization Aid Grants to help cover costs related to equipment upgrades, new materials and community programming.
Hernandez Passes Measure Pushing Back Against “Operation Midway Blitz” Operations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois communities continue to push back against violent, inhumane immigration enforcement actions by federal officials, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D- Cicero, backed measures to prevent certain operations at or near courthouses and add safeguards for undocumented people at hospitals, daycares and on college campuses.
Lisa Hernandez Passes Cost-Saving Utilities, Protects Taxpayer Dollars
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, passed reforms last Wednesday that seek to bring down home energy bills.
Lisa Hernandez Brings Millions to Cicero Avenue Overpass Revitalization Project
CICERO, Ill. – Money allocated from last year's state budget fought for by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is returning to the district, helping rehabilitate the Cicero Avenue bridge over the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal.