Jan 31, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently named ‘Governmental Leader of the Year’, along with state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference. They received the award for the work they did last year passing a...
Jan 24, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – In partnership with the Road Home Program, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is holding a virtual social justice committee to discuss methods to help veterans returning to civilian life. The meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at...
Jan 9, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is raising awareness of a networking event held by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that will help organizations connect to Climate and Equitable Job Act (CEJA) funding opportunities. The...
Jan 3, 2024 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is continuing to combat the impacts of joblessness and homelessness by hosting a winter coat drive at her office on 1 E. Benton St., Suite 101 in Aurora. “Winter is an especially challenging time for people who...
Dec 20, 2023 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing the release of $95 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to expand Illinois’ passenger rail system, including major renovations for Chicago’s Union Station. “Illinois, and our region...
Dec 18, 2023 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – In partnership with Meridian Retailers, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will hold a turkey giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1, East Benton Street in Aurora. “I’m excited to be able to give back to my community by passing...