Isabel Hernandez
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Pilsen Neighbor Brings Back Luminous Winter Wonderland For Holidays: ‘Who Doesn’t Love Christmas Lights?’
Isabel Hernandez adds decorations each year and invites neighbors and visitors to spot the changes to the display.
Pilsen Woman’s Elaborate Día De Los Muertos Display Is Back, Honoring The Neighborhood’s Lost Loved Ones
Isabel Hernandez suffers from chronic pain, but seeing how much neighbors love her ofrendas makes the hard work worthwhile: "Doing all of this stuff makes me stronger."
Even With 2 Broken Ribs, Pilsen Woman Brings Back Elaborate Christmas Display As A Gift To Her Community
“It keeps me going when I see people coming and taking pictures,” said Isabel Hernandez of her festive lights. “All the pain and work, it’s worth it.”
Pilsen Woman’s 15-Foot Ofrenda Honors Neighborhood’s Lost Loved Ones For El Día De Los Muertos
Isabel Hernandez is known for her ornate holiday decorations. This year, her Día de los Muertos ofrenda is filled with photos of her neighbors' loved ones.
Pilsen Woman’s Day Of The Dead Altar Will Honor Neighbors Who Have Died
Isabel Hernandez wants people to submit photos of Pilsen residents who have died for an ofrenda in the garden at her home. She's accepting photos until Sept. 16.
Pilsen Resident’s Garden Transforms Into Winter Wonderland For Christmas To Uplift Neighbors’ Spirits
Isabel Hernandez is known for her vibrant garden and Dia De Los Muertos display. Now, she's transformed her side yard for Christmas with more than 2,000 lights, signs and figures.
Pilsen Resident’s Gorgeous Garden Transforms Into Giant Altar For Día De Los Muertos
Isabel Hernandez hopes her enormous ofrenda and display inspires younger generations to celebrate and pass on Mexican traditions. "It’s part of our culture that we don’t want to lose."
Pilsen Resident’s Gorgeous Garden Is 30 Years In The Making, Thrives On Water And Love
Isabel Hernandez spends her summers creating – and maintaining – an immaculate garden with 145 plants, a fountain and a manicured lawn at her Pilsen home.