Rep. Barbara Hernandez
83rd District
Springfield Office:
266-S 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, Kifowit Bring Redistricting Committee to Aurora to Hear Local Input
Aurora, Ill. – State Reps. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, and Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, are working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to Aurora on Friday, April 9 at 4 p.m. The hearing will be held at Aurora City Hall, located at 44 E Downer Place in Aurora with limited capacity due to social distancing in addition to requiring masks.
Hernandez Invites Community Members to Bipartisan Roundtable Discussion
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion on Friday, April 2, that will bring together three of her fellow millennial legislators in the General Assembly for a conversation about strengthening the public’s trust in democratic institutions and improving civic engagement among younger generations.
Hernandez Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at East Aurora High School
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is partnering with VNA Aurora and East Aurora High School to provide COVID-19 vaccines to members in the community on Monday, March 29.
Hernandez Invites Residents to Nominate Local Senior for Senior Hall of Fame Award
AURORA, Ill. – To recognize older adults who have contributed notable service to their community during the pandemic, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging community members to nominate a local senior for the Illinois Department of Aging 2021 Senior Hall of Fame Awards.
Hernandez Invites Community to Series of Financial Wellness Webinars
AURORA, Ill. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create financial uncertainty for many, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a series of virtual financial wellness seminars over the coming months in both Spanish and English to help provide tips and advice to community members who may be struggling to make ends meet or adapt to changes brought on by the pandemic.
Hernandez Highlights Commitment to COVID-19 Relief as Vice Chair of House Cities and Villages Committee, Member of Education, Environment and Commerce Committees
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting her commitment to prioritizing COVID-19 relief, economic recovery and environmental advocacy as Vice Chair of the House Cities and Villages Committee and member of the House Appropriations – Higher Education, Energy and Environment, Housing and International Trade and Commerce Committees.
Hernandez Highlights Need for COVID-19 Relief, Funding of Critical Services in State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the governor’s annual budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement:
Hernandez Gives Back to COVID-19 Frontline Workers
AURORA, Ill. – As a way to give back to the brave women and men on the frontlines of the pandemic, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, partnered with local elected officials to provide lunches to health care workers at the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 testing site in Aurora on Thursday.
Hernandez Invites Students to Upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Workshop
AURORA, Ill. – In recognition of Financial Aid Awareness Month this February, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a virtual financial aid webinar with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) on Wednesday, Feb. 24 to help current and prospective students navigate the financial aid process.
Hernandez Elected Vice Chair of Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus
AURORA, Ill. – After being elected as the vice chair of the Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement: