Aug 31, 2021 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Women living with, or formerly involved with, a potentially-violent partner will have more legal options following a law passed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which, among other things, expands Illinois’ firearms restraining order...
Aug 26, 2021 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Physically restraining and isolating children with behavioral problems will be banned in Illinois schools following a new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which phases out these damaging measures. “Kids in our community dealing with...
Aug 24, 2021 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Illinois college students will receive financial relief due to a new law passed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora. The measure will cap fees on student loan debt relief services. “Making higher education affordable is a priority for...
Aug 19, 2021 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently supported a measure to create a prescription drug repository program in Illinois, allowing for unused, unopened prescription drugs to be donated and distributed to patients. “Each year, millions of...
Aug 17, 2021 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – As part of her continued efforts to be accessible to residents, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Hernandez, is hosting a ‘Coffee and Conversation’ meeting on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Jake’s Bagels in Aurora. She is inviting community members to discuss key...
Aug 10, 2021 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to include mental health days in students’ excused absences was recently signed into law. “It’s critical that schools are offering support to students who struggle with their mental...