Nov 7, 2023 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Humane Society recognized state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, as a lawmaker fighting for animal rights by awarding her a perfect score on her 2023 Legislative Report Card. “I was proud to fight to make Illinois a more compassionate...
Nov 6, 2023 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working to help local service providers compete for state grants with an upcoming training for on how to navigate and excel in the grant application process. It will be held at the Santori Public Library, at...
Oct 19, 2023 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, announced the release of funds for launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with one set to begin operation in Aurora soon. “The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which I...
Oct 17, 2023 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, joined a nationwide wave of legislators urging the Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone and other critical reproductive health medications. “Politicians have no place restricting what a doctor says to...
Sep 29, 2023 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging the local community to show appreciation for gifted educators by nominating teachers and other school personnel for the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2024 ‘Those who Excel and Teacher of the...
Aug 11, 2023 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the following response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision that the assault weapons ban passed earlier this year is constitutional: “Months ago, I joined with other public safety advocates to take a...