Aug 26, 2021 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Physically restraining and isolating children with behavioral problems will be banned in Illinois schools following a new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which phases out these damaging measures. “Kids in our community dealing with...
Aug 19, 2021 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently supported a measure to create a prescription drug repository program in Illinois, allowing for unused, unopened prescription drugs to be donated and distributed to patients. “Each year, millions of...
Aug 17, 2021 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – As part of her continued efforts to be accessible to residents, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Hernandez, is hosting a ‘Coffee and Conversation’ meeting on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Jake’s Bagels in Aurora. She is inviting community members to discuss key...
Aug 3, 2021 | Hernandez B
AURORA, Ill. – Speaheaded by state Rep. Bárbara Hernández, D-Aurora, a package of new laws that will strengthen immigrant worker protections, address hate crimes, end local partnerships with federal immigration enforcement agencies and establish a statewide immigrant...
Aug 2, 2021 | Hernandez B
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinoisans in need of medical assistance will see a wide variety of improvements following the passage of an expansive health care reform package backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora. “Accessible high-quality health care is a...