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 Pledges to Prioritize COVID-19 Relief, Access to Health Care and Economic Recovery in New General Assembly
AURORA, Ill. – After being sworn in for the 102nd General Assembly on Wednesday, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement:
Hernandez, Kifowit, Kane Senior Council and Aurora Police Department to Provide Free Drive-Thru Senior Meals
AURORA, Ill. – State Reps. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora and Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, are partnering with The Kane Senior Council and the Aurora Police Department to provide free frozen meals to seniors on Monday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora Police Department’s station located at 1200 E. Indian Rd. in Aurora.
Hernandez to Host Webinar to Highlight Health Care Coverage Enrollment
AURORA, Ill. – To help residents who wish to enroll in health care coverage during the current open enrollment period through the Illinois insurance marketplace, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting an informational webinar with the Illinois Department of Insurance on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.
Hernandez Highlights Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
AURORA, Ill. – With many local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 to remind residents to shop at area businesses this holiday season.
Hernandez Highlights Tier 3 Mitigation Plan, Encourages Families to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
AURORA, Ill. – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting the Tier 3 mitigation plan recently released by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that took effect on Friday, Nov 20.
State Rep. Hernandez Promotes Local High-Quality Job Growth through New Aurora Micro-Factory
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is promoting the opening of a new fiber optic micro-factory in Aurora which will create good-paying local jobs and advance Illinois as a leader in technology.
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.