May 24, 2020 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, took critical steps to address Illinois’ most urgent priorities by passing a balanced budget, advocating for essential workers, expanding tele-health and mental health resources,...
May 21, 2020 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging local nonprofits and community organizations to apply for the Illinois Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) grant program, designed for programs in historically underserved Illinois communities,...
May 20, 2020 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – To help ease the economic burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting a new website to connect Illinois job seekers and employers. “For those who have lost their job due to the pandemic, or for businesses in...
May 15, 2020 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging local high school students to apply for a spot on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Student Advisory Council for the 2020-2021 school year. “Far too often, young people are left out of...
May 14, 2020 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – With the COVID-19 pandemic creating economic uncertainty, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is alerting residents of the expansion of unemployment benefits to cover self-employed sole proprietors and independent contractors whose jobs were...
May 8, 2020 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – In order to protect local residents against fraud, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is alerting residents to be cautious of potential scams this tax season that was extended due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Unfortunately even during this pandemic,...