“As your State Representative, I believe our state should tax corporations and billionaires, not working people to stabilize our state. I champion legislation that uplifts working-class families, protects reproductive rights, promotes gender justice and protects the constitutional rights of all Illinoisans.”
An immigration attorney, organizer, and social justice advocate with over two decades of experience in immigration, labor, criminal justice, and civil rights, Rep. Lilian Jiménez runs a grassroots, people-powered campaign that refuses corporate contributions. Her work reflects a clear commitment to community over corporate greed—and to building a more just, equitable Illinois for all.
First elected in November 2022, Rep. Jiménez represents Illinois’ 4th District, which includes the diverse and vibrant communities of West Town, Humboldt Park, Ukrainian Village, and parts of Hermosa and Belmont Cragin.
Since arriving in Springfield, Rep. Jiménez has fought for a progressive tax structure that ensures corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share so Illinois can invest in healthcare, housing, education, and transportation. With deep roots in Puerto Rico and Mexico, she is a lifelong champion for working people and immigrant communities across the state.
As Chair of the House Housing Committee, Rep. Jiménez is leading efforts to stabilize property taxes, preserve affordability, and ensure longtime residents can remain in their neighborhoods. She sponsored Senate Bill 1261 to expand support for collectively owned community land trusts, strengthening permanent affordability and community control.
In 2025, Rep. Jiménez served as Chief Sponsor of the Safe Schools Act (HB 3247), protecting children from immigration enforcement in K–12 schools. She also sponsored HB 1312, making Illinois the first state in the nation to allow residents to sue federal agents who violate constitutional rights and to prohibit immigration enforcement at courthouses, daycare centers, public universities, and hospitals. Additionally, she is a co-sponsor of the Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act (HB 2723), protecting the right of Illinois residents to engage in boycott, divestment, and sanctions campaigns in support of human rights in Gaza.
Rep. Jiménez began her career organizing families in West Town and Humboldt Park to fight for fair wages, educational opportunity, and citizenship rights through her work with Erie Neighborhood House, Association House of Chicago, and UNITE! (Workers United, SEIU).
