Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces April Events: Earth Day Clean Up, Virtual Social Justice Meeting, Museum Visits

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is sponsoring several events in April to foster community involvement and promote local 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 worldclass museums,” Hernandez said. “It’s a privilege to offer my community these opportunities, something I consider to be vital in my role a representative.”

On Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Gregory Island Park, located at 100 East Indian Trail Road in North Aurora, Hernandez is holding an Earth Day Clean Up. Trash bags, latex gloves and light refreshments will be provided for attendees. People can register at tinyurl.com/4v8fmk5e                                      

On Wednesday April 26 at 5:30 p.m, Hernandez is holding a virtual “Social Justice Meeting” to hear from experts working with Hesed House to end homelessness in Illinois. People can join at bit.ly/AprilSJM

Throughout April, Hernandez will also be offering “April Constituent Museum Cards” which give free access to the John G. Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium. Cards are limited to four free entries per trip. Follow this link to access a free museum entrance card tinyurl.com/bdej9pvh