AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working to help local service providers compete for state grants with an upcoming training for on how to navigate and excel in the grant application process. It will be held at the Santori Public Library, at 101 S. River Street in Aurora, on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, announced the release of funds for launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with one set to begin operation in Aurora soon.

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, joined a nationwide wave of legislators urging the Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone and other critical reproductive health medications.

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging the local community to show appreciation for gifted educators by nominating teachers and other school personnel for the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2024 ‘Those who Excel and Teacher of the Year’ awards.

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the following response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision that the assault weapons ban passed earlier this year is constitutional:

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be holding a mobile Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) event at Sacret Heart-Simard Hall, 769 Fulton Street in Aurora, to offer servces like driver’s license renewals, state ID issuance and renewals, vehicle stickers, vehicle registration and Real ID services. The event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

AURORA, Ill. – Last Saturday, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, teamed up with the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and the Period Collective for a menstrual hygiene product distribution event.

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing the Aurora Police Department will receive another grant from the Illinois State Police (ISP) to help enforce Firearms Owners Identification Card Act policies and keep Aurora streets safe.

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the following statement after joining local law enforcement for a training session to operate drones under the new “Drones as First Responders” bill, which will expand law enforcement capabilities to use drones to promote public safety:

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing numerous new projects funded in Illinois’ recent budget that will improve a variety of local and regional infrastructure.