Sep 21, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Hernandez, is joining ACLU Illinois for a Town Hall Meeting to discuss women’s reproductive health care legislation on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. at 1 E. Benton St. in Aurora. “Illinois has been a leader in the nation...
Sep 20, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – Across the state, countless Illinoisans are dealing with mental health challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified this problem. In recognition of their needs, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has been working hard to improve...
Sep 16, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Hernandez, is hosting a diaper drive from Monday, Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 to benefit local families in need. “Working families face dynamic and competing challenges that come with raising children day-in and day-out, and...
Sep 2, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is partnering with the Aurora Public Library District and KCT Credit Union for a free community shred day on Saturday, Sep. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Santori Library, located at 101 S. River St. in...
Aug 31, 2021 | Hernandez_B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Women living with, or formerly involved with, a potentially-violent partner will have more legal options following a law passed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which, among other things, expands Illinois’ firearms restraining order...
Aug 26, 2021 | Hernandez_B
AURORA, Ill. – Physically restraining and isolating children with behavioral problems will be banned in Illinois schools following a new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which phases out these damaging measures. “Kids in our community dealing with...