Dec 16, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – Following an influx of new funding for rejuvenating businesses in districts across Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, called attention to $1.7 million dollars in grant opportunities for local businesses in her community. “Businesses have...
Dec 6, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – This holiday season, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting holiday cards to be delivered to residents staying at Hesed House, a local homeless shelter in Aurora. “Families and individuals who are displaced from their homes or are lacking...
Dec 3, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, took part in numerous productive discussions throughout November to help address housing problems in Illinois and consider how best to direct American Rescue Plan funding set aside for that area. “Housing is a...
Dec 2, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – To support local families in need, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting menstrual hygiene products and diapers to benefit the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Women’s Empowerment Pantry now until Dec. 10. “Accessibility issues with...
Nov 22, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a ‘Politics and Pastries’ event as part of a teenage girl empowerment event series on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Alive Aurora, located at 78 S. LaSalle St. in Aurora. “Mentorship was a...
Nov 16, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a “Know Your Rights” workshop to assist immigrants living in her community with legal advice regarding their rights during various immigration proceedings. On Nov. 20th, at Sacred Heart Church on 755...