Jul 26, 2021 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have left many Illinois small businesses searching for financial support to remain open, and new legislation backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will help meet that need. “Local businesses are the...
Jul 8, 2021 | Hernandez L
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new Medicaid expansion bill into law that includes a measure for increased Medicaid services to undocumented patients of organ...
Jun 9, 2021 | Hernandez L
“As expected, the Republicans are doing everything in their power to block a map that reflects the true diversity of Illinois in hopes that they get a chance to single handedly draw a map for their political gain,” said Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Chair of the...
May 28, 2021 | Hernandez L
“Today Illinoisans can be proud that their elected officials upheld their constitutional obligation by passing a map that adheres to state and federal laws, while also reflecting the diversity of the state,” said Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Chair of the House...
May 27, 2021 | Hernandez L
SPRINGFIELD – The Senate and House Redistricting Committees today released an updated version of the proposed legislative map that includes changes suggested by community groups, advocacy organizations and individuals during hours of testimony at four public hearings...