Rep. Barbara Hernandez
83rd District
233-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 558-1002
District Office:
540 W. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 270-1848
Member, Aurora Township Youth Council; member, Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board; member, Kane County Board; founder, Aurora Youth Summit; former Chief of Staff for state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia; B.S., Aurora University.
Hernandez Expands Vote by Mail During COVID-19 Pandemic
AURORA, Ill. – To ensure that all voters can make their voices heard in the upcoming November election while protecting themselves from the spread of COVID-19, state rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, helped pass a measure to expand mail-in ballot programs and allow election authorities to provide for curbside voting and special senior hours.
Hernandez Supports Police Reform Initiatives
AURORA, Ill. – As communities continue to speak out against racial injustices, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently announced her support for several legislative initiatives addressing police reform and systemic racism.
Hernandez Blood Drive a Success, Encourages Community Partners to Host
AURORA, Ill. – State rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently held a blood drive in Aurora to help reduce the blood supply shortage in Illinois’ blood banks.
Hernandez to Host Virtual One-On-One Utility Bill Clinics
AURORA, Ill. – To help consumers maximize their savings on utility costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting virtual one-on-one utility bill clinics with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Wednesday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hernandez-Backed Measure Allows for Sale of To-Go Cocktails
AURORA, Ill. – To help local businesses that have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently supported legislation that will allow restaurants and bars to sell premade mixed drinks for pickup and delivery.
Hernandez Hears Community Concerns on Systemic Racism
AURORA, Ill. – As an effort to provide a space where all community voices can be heard, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently held a virtual social justice advisory committee meeting on her Facebook page where she discussed issues surrounding police brutality, police reform and systemic racism.
Hernandez Celebrates Juneteenth, Encourages Locals to Shop at Black-Owned Businesses
AURORA, Ill. – In celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging local community members to support Black-owned businesses in the district that day.
Hernandez Backs Property Tax Relief for Homeowners, Late Fee Suspension
AURORA, Ill. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create financial hardships for families, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently backed a measure that would suspend late payment penalties on property taxes and create a one-year application deferral to renew senior, veteran and disability homestead exemptions.
Hernandez Responds to Murder of George Floyd, Invites Community to Facebook Live Discussion on Racism
AURORA, Ill. – State rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement Friday:
Hernandez Applauds Addition of Online Grocery Options for SNAP Recipients
AURORA, Ill. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create hardships for families, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting Illinois’ plan to enable 1.8 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase food from participating grocery retailers online.