Representative Barbara Hernandez

Representative Barbara Hernandez East Aurora Born and Raised State Legislator. Office Hours: Open Mon-Thur from 9am-5pm Barbara Hernandez was born and raised in the East Side of Aurora.

Barbara is the first in her family to attend college. She graduated from Waubonsee Community College in 2012, and from Aurora University in 2014 & 2021. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master's in Public Administration from Aurora University. Since she was 14 years old, she has been actively involved in the community and knew she wanted to get involved in politics to fight a

long with people who could fix the broken immigration system, which her family had a personal connection to. Barbara was elected as the youngest elected official on the Kane County Board in 2016. Currently, she is the youngest Latina State Representative in the Illinois House of Representatives, and she was appointed in 2019.

We rejected cuts to community-based violence prevention and fully fund the innovative Reimagine Public Safety initiative...
06/23/2026

We rejected cuts to community-based violence prevention and fully fund the innovative Reimagine Public Safety initiative.

One of our main priorities for this year's state budget was food security for families across the state, especially thos...
06/23/2026

One of our main priorities for this year's state budget was food security for families across the state, especially those affected by federal cuts to the SNAP program. From the FRESH Act to the Illinois Grocery Initiative, this budget ensures our family, friends, and neighbors have access to fresh food, without sacrificing other essentials.

The conversations families have around their kitchen tables are at the heart of House Democrats’ agenda for Illinois, an...
06/22/2026

The conversations families have around their kitchen tables are at the heart of House Democrats’ agenda for Illinois, and that’s reflected in a state budget that works for families’ budgets.

Our budget is focused on affordability, and investing in the resources Washington is trying to slash.

Spring of 2026 was a busy time in Springfield! Here are a few bills that I passed and will be sent to the Governor's des...
06/19/2026

Spring of 2026 was a busy time in Springfield! Here are a few bills that I passed and will be sent to the Governor's desk to make them into laws!

I'm excited I got to pass 5 pieces of legislation and one House Resolution this year.

Happy Juneteenth! In Illinois, we're working every day to advance freedom, justice, andequity.
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! In Illinois, we're working every day to advance freedom, justice, and
equity.

Thank you to the Neighbor Project for presenting the Community Foundation and I the Future Builder Award! Last year we w...
06/18/2026

Thank you to the Neighbor Project for presenting the Community Foundation and I the Future Builder Award!

Last year we were able to invest $200,000 in grants to help the Neighbor Project housing initiatives.

Our office is excited to once again participate in the annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the African American Men ...
06/18/2026

Our office is excited to once again participate in the annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the African American Men of Unity!

Come by our table and say hi, grab some goodies, and pick up state resources! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with live music, poetry, storytelling, games, prizes, dance contests, and so much more! We hope you can make it to such a powerful event!

📢 ARRT Confirmed 🧊 Reports on June 17, 2026 🚨 - 12:00 pm Coolidge Ave - 1:00pm liberty stPlease continue to share Know Y...
06/17/2026

📢 ARRT Confirmed 🧊 Reports on June 17, 2026 🚨

- 12:00 pm Coolidge Ave
- 1:00pm liberty st

Please continue to share Know Your Rights information. If you see something or hear someone was detained, call immediately the ICIRR Family Support Hotline: 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).
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📢 Informes confirmados de ARRT el 17 de junio de 2026 🚨

- 12:00 pm Coolidge Ave
- 1:00pm liberty st

Continúe compartiendo información de sus derechos. Si ve algo o escucha que alguien fue detenido, llame a la línea de apoyo de ICIRR: 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).

Thank you to CASA Kane County for meeting with me last week to talk about how we can increase participation in the Auror...
06/17/2026

Thank you to CASA Kane County for meeting with me last week to talk about how we can increase participation in the Aurora community!

CASA Kane County is a nonprofit volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of children in abuse and neglect cases within the Juvenile Court system.

If you wish to volunteer, please sign up: https://casakanecounty.org/volunteer-information-meetings/

We want to congratulate the Batavia Fire Department for being awarded the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program, earning a ...
06/17/2026

We want to congratulate the Batavia Fire Department for being awarded the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program, earning a $21,206.06 grant!🚒🚑

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal distributed $6 million to 260 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across Illinois!

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1 E. Benton Street, Suite 101
Aurora, IL
60505

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16302701848

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