Sep 26, 2019 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – To discuss public safety concerns with local residents, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a roundtable discussion alongside Aurora Police Department Commander, Keith Cross on Tuesday, Oct. 1st, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the police...
Sep 25, 2019 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the following statement in response to a recent incident of racial bias at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in Aurora: “Since its founding decades ago, IMSA has stood as a symbol of...
Sep 23, 2019 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to require insurance companies to cover epinephrine injection devices for children was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Life-threatening food allergies are very common among...
Sep 19, 2019 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – In recognition of her ongoing efforts to combat gun-related deaths in Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently appointed to the bipartisan House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force.“The issue of gun violence has continued to plague...
Sep 18, 2019 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – To help seniors protect themselves against frequent scams occurring throughout Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is partnering with the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a fraud prevention seminar on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the...
Sep 10, 2019 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to require all public universities to increase services and support for students suffering with mental health issues was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“The transition from...