State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, was sworn in to a new term in the Illinois House on Wednesday, where she will continue to work on salient issues including education. Hernandez released the following statement:  

“As we begin a new General Assembly, now is the time for us to rededicate ourselves to the issues families face in their day to day lives. Childcare affordability, access to quality public and higher education, paying the bills on time and in full, and more: these are a few of the issues everyday people, especially those in my community, are talking about and facing. I have dedicated my life to serving the children of Cicero’s public schools, to making college more affordable and accessible for first generation students, and to creating stronger connections between aid and those affected by natural disasters. Because of this commitment, we saw record numbers of students taking advantage of MAP grants, FEMA dollars going to our families, legislation enacted to clarify flood insurance policies and the development of a first-of-its-kind department to create and manage affordable childcare facilities across our state. I am dedicated to expanding on these developments in the coming session.”