Rep. Lilian Jiménez, a Chicago native and daughter of immigrants, has dedicated her career to protecting workers, immigrants and underinvested communities. Before her election in 2022 to represent Illinois’ 4th District, she led the Fair Labor Standards Division, served as chief of staff to Commissioner Jesús “Chuy” García and directed the Illinois Office of Welcoming Centers, overseeing $200 million in community grants and refugee resettlement. In the Legislature, she focuses on housing, worker protections and community wealth building.