AURORA, Ill. – In response to recent reports of possible deportation raids, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, hosted an immigration workshop and discussion panel to help local residents understand their rights.

“As the daughter of immigrants, I am committed to advocating for immigrant rights and providing a strong support system for families who feel vulnerable under Trump’s bigoted policies,” Hernandez said. “I’m very pleased that so many community members were able to come out to learn more about immigration law and ways in which they can be an ally to their neighbors. Together with all of the sponsors of this event, residents were able to learn more about what their rights are, how to help relatives with immigration processes, as well as information on permanent residency applications.”

Panelists included representatives from Family Focus, World Relief DuPage, Justice for Our Neighbors and the City of Aurora Human Relations Commission. For more information, please contact Hernandez’s constituent service office at 630-270-1848.

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recent joined members from across the community to raise awareness and money for research at Joliet’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

“Over the past few years, the lack of a state budget cut care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia,” Manley said. “I was proud to support a budget plan this year that protects funding for these services and provides critically needed assistance to impacted residents. I am grateful to everyone who came out to this month’s walk and were willing to help fund efforts to end this tragic disease.”

Manley has been a long-time advocate for policies that help individuals facing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Manley sponsored legislation to create the “Silver Search” program, which provides at local law enforcement with new resources to use to help find individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The new “Silver Search” program will go into full effect on Nov. 1.

For more information, please contact Manley’s constituent service office at 815-725-2741 or RepManley@gmail.com.