Apr 9, 2019 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is combatting the rise in religiously-motivated hate crimes by passing tough new punishments on criminals who target worshipers at churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious houses.“The people...
Apr 3, 2019 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New mothers would benefit from greater mental health awareness under a bill backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, requiring hospitals to create programs to spread awareness about post-partum depression and other mental health needs for...
Apr 1, 2019 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Aurora’s Illinois Math and Science Academy will be able to more easily afford renovations under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which allows the school to work freely with private companies. “High-quality education is a...
Mar 29, 2019 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following her appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora will serve on the following committees: Cities and Villages, Counties and Townships, Energy and Environment, Higher Education, and State...
Mar 22, 2019 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big insurance companies would be prohibited from slamming patients with double-digit premium increases for no reason or discriminating against patients on the basis of gender, race or religion under a new measure backed by state Rep. Barbara...
Mar 15, 2019 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following her appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement: “As I follow in the footsteps of my predecessor and strong Latina leader Linda Chapa LaVia, I am focused...