State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is raising awareness of a networking event held by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to help organizations connect to Climate and Equitable Job Act (CEJA) funding opportunities. The event will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is raising awareness of opportunities for small businesses to apply for a new round of Back-to-Business grants, which provide funding to help develop growing small businesses. “Flourishing small businesses are the foundation of a stronger economy for Illinois, and the grant funding now available to...
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), State representative Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora), and State senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) have secured $400,000 in state grant money for the funding of the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) new bookmobile. State legislators recently joined the APLD) and members of the community for a check presentation...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has announced the Aurora Police Department (APD) will receive another grant from the Illinois State Police (ISP) to help enforce Firearms Owners Identification Card Act policies and keep Aurora streets safe. The ISP issued $37,501 to the Aurora Police Department to conduct enforcement operations for...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is sponsoring several events in April to foster community involvement and promote opportunities to her constituents. “I hope you’ll join me to beautify our natural environment, learn more about how to solve important social justice issues and take advantage of Chicago’s world-class museums,” Hernandez said....
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, announces $3 million in Rebuild Illinois funding for streetscape improvements for Broadway Avenue in Aurora, which will modernize downtown infrastructure, beautify the area and promote business growth. “Broadway Avenue is the heart of our Aurora community, and it’s time for a makeover,” Hernandez said. “Our...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, had an extended absence from the State General Assembly due to a health issue that has since abated. She publicly thanks representative Paul Jacobs, a practicing optometric physician, who consulted with Hernandez and advised her to seek medical attention, a move that may have saved...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working with State representative Stephanie Kifowit and Mutual Ground, a non-profit organization that supports victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and those impacted by substance abuse disorders, to provide necessary cleaning products. “Assisting members of our community who are suffering is a priority for...
This holiday season, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting holiday cards to be delivered to residents staying at Hesed House, a homeless shelter in Aurora. “Families and individuals who are displaced from their homes, or are lacking housing are going through struggles and tribulations that no person should ever...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be host to a Politics and Pastries event as part of a teenage girl empowerment event series from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 at Alive Aurora, 78 S. LaSalle Street in Aurora. “Mentorship was a critical component of my upbringing, and...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Hernandez, will join with ACLU Illinois for a town hall meeting to discuss women’s reproductive health care legislation at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 1 E. Benton Street in Aurora. Hernandez and ACLU Illinois will discuss legislation to repeal the Parental Notification of Abortion (PNA)....
Illinois college students will receive financial relief due to a new law passed by State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora. The measure will cap fees on student loan debt relief services. “Making higher education affordable is a priority for me, but that will never happen if predatory student loan debt relief...
As part of her continued efforts to be accessible to residents, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be host to “Coffee and Conversation” meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at Jake’s Bagels, 220 N. Broadway in Aurora. She is inviting community members to discuss key issues and to share...
State representatives Stephanie Kifowit, (D-Oswego), Barbara Hernandez, (D-Aurora), Keith Wheeler, (R-Oswego) are partners with The Kane Senior Council and St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora to provide free frozen meals to seniors on Mondays, once per month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Athanasios, 1855 5th Avenue...
As part of her ongoing efforts to promote environmentalism in the community, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be host to an Earth Day clean-up event with the Fox Valley Park District, Sierra Club, Kiwanis Club and Verilife Dispensary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24. “Small efforts...
After being elected as the vice chair of the Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement: “I am honored and excited to have been elected by my colleagues as vice chair of the House Democratic Women’s Caucus. The last year has brought unprecedented...
Free frozen meals Monday for seniors 60 years and older provide food assistance in a drive-thru program at the Aurora Police Department.
Elected officials in the Aurora area serve guests, along with host staff members of the new Mora on The River in downtown Aurora Friday on Water Street as a part of three-day fundraiser for the STEM programs in School Districts 129 and 131 in Aurora.
As an effort to provide a space where all community voices can be heard, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently held a virtual social justice advisory committee meeting on her Facebook page where she discussed issues surrounding police brutality, police reform, and systemic racism. “After the horrific murders of George...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement Friday: “George Floyd was murdered by a police officer whose job was to protect lives, not take them. George Floyd’s death is not an isolated incident, but rather a result of a criminal justice system that was built on years of...
