Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Aurora)
50th District
Springfield Office:
519-C Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 558-1002
District Office:
1 E. Benton Street, Suite 101
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 270-1848
Bills & Committees
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-Backed Transit Package Streamlines, Grows and Reforms Public Transit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, aided in the passage of a major transit reform package through the House last week to restructure Illinois’ transit and prioritize safety, reliability, and responsible governance.
Hernandez-Crafted Budget Delivers Vital Funding to Local Food Banks to Combat Trump SNAP Cut
AURORA, Ill. — The fiscally responsible budget crafted by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will release $20 million to Illinois food pantries to combat the Trump Administration’s cruel and irresponsible cut to SNAP assistance.
Hernandez Backs Property Tax Reform to Expand Relief for Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, continued her fight to make life easier for vulnerable Illinoisans when she passed a measure to increase the income ceilings for property tax exemption programs for low-income seniors.
Hernandez Backs Reform Cracking Down on “Operation Midway Blitz” Harassment in Hospitals, Courthouses, Higher Ed Campuses, Childcare Centers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, backed major new reforms to give a private cause of action to people in hospitals, institutions of higher education, in and near courthouses, and childcare centers who suffered abuse from law enforcement carrying out Donald Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”
Hernandez Backs Resolution Condemning ICE Infringements on Due Process, Racial Profiling, Violent Enforcement Tactics
AURORA, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, put her support behind a resolution condemning infringement on due process and racial profiling that has run rampant in local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Issues Statement in Response to ICE Actions in Aurora Yesterday Morning, Urges Non-Violence
AURORA, Ill. – Yesterday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers clashed with the local community while detaining individuals in Aurora and employing aggressive tactics, such as tear gas. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement in response.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Urges Following IDPH Guidance Amidst Federal Uncertainty
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is urging Illinoisans to use Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidance this fall, despite shifting federal positions, which remain confused and chaotic.
Hernandez Announces IDNR Grants to Illinois Nature Preserves
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, announced the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) recent release of grants to support 15 environmental stewardship programs.
Hernandez-Backed Changes to Expand Home Energy Assistance for Low-Income Seniors Begin Oct. 1
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, continued to fight for lower prices by backing expansions to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that include more seniors and those expansions will become available to Illinois households starting Oct 1.
Hernandez Responds to Reports of Possible Deployment of National Guard Members to Chicago
AURORA, Ill. In response to reports of the Defense Department preparing for possible deployment of National Guard members to Chicago, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement: