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 announcing that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be constructing more than $20 million in improvements to her community’s highway infrastructure. “People commuting to work, customers driving to local businesses, visitors coming in from out of town; Aurora’s highways play a huge role...
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...
The Kane Senior Council, along with State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), representative Barbara Hernandez, and representative Keith Wheeler, are partners for the third consecutive year to provide frozen meals for seniors who reside in Kane County. “No one should have to worry about having enough to eat. It is so...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, while continuing to work for the wellbeing of seniors in her community, is holding an event to distribute five free meals for seniors and veterans of all ages. It will be held at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 5th Avenue in Aurora. Hernandez is...
Following an influx of new funding for rejuvenating businesses in districts across Illinois, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, called attention to $1.7 million dollars in grant opportunities for local businesses in her community. “Businesses have struggled thoughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and many continue to do so,” said Hernandez. “I look...
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...
To support families in need, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting menstrual hygiene products and diapers to benefit the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Women’s Empowerment Pantry through December 10. “Accessibility issues with menstrual hygiene products or diapers can cause many long-term, negative consequences for low-income families,” said Hernandez....
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is inviting residents of her district to help shape her 2022 legislative agenda by sending in ideas for new laws to her district office. “As we continue to navigate the pandemic, it’s crucial that our state government is stepping up to help build back our...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is helping residents conveniently renew driver’s licenses, get plate stickers and access other services by being a partner with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to bring driver services to Aurora’s North Island Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5. “This past...
Spearheaded by State representative Bárbara Hernández, D-Aurora, a package of new laws that will strengthen immigrant worker protections, address hate crimes, end local partnerships with federal immigration enforcement agencies, and establish a statewide immigrant task force were signed into law Monday by governor JB Pritzker. “Illinois needs to be a...
The community is needed to help those in need. State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be a partner with the State representatives Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, and Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego in a blood drive in the basement of the former Aurora Library, 1 E. Benton Street in Aurora, from 10 a.m....
In an effort to curb the resurgent spread of COVID-19, Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness will be a partner with State representative Barbara Hernandez (83rd District) to distribute thousands of free protective facemasks on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 659 S. River Street, Aurora. The...
State representatives Bárbara Hernández, D-Aurora and Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, are partners with The Kane Senior Council, in partnership and the Aurora Police Department to provide free frozen meals to seniors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at the Aurora Police Department’s station at 1200 E. Indian Road...
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, in coordination with the Kane Senior Council and State representative Barbara Hernandez, will be hosts to a free Food Distribution Drive-Thru event for seniors from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Aurora Police Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail Road in Aurora....
