Rep. Hernandez Vice-Chair of Cities and Villages Committee! |
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AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting her commitment to prioritizing COVID-19 relief, economic recovery, and environmental advocacy as Vice-Chair of the House Cities and Villages Committee and member of the House Appropriations – Higher Education, Energy and Environment, Housing and International Trade and Commerce Committees.
“Over the past year, cities and villages have faced massive challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Hernandez. “As we enter a new session, I look forward to my new role as vice-chair of the House Cities and Villages Committee to continue collaboration with local governments to ensure that they are getting the support they need while also supporting and providing relief for taxpayers.”
During the legislative process, each bill is assigned to a relevant committee, making committees one of the first steps in the lawmaking process. Hernandez intends to prioritize economic recovery for local governments, ensure critically needed
support for institutions of higher education, provide support for municipalities struggling to adapt to changes brought on by the pandemic and implement policies that promote renewable energy, and help address the effects of climate change.
“We have a long road ahead of us to provide the much-needed relief our communities need from the pandemic, as well as continuing our work to build a stronger Illinois,” said Hernandez. “I am eager and excited for the work that lies ahead and committed to working to implement important legislation that addresses the most pressing issues facing our state.”
For more information, please contact Hernandez’s constituent services office at 630-270-1848 or at [email protected].
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1st Dose Registration!- limited availability! |
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REGISTRATION OPEN!
If you live in Kane county and still need your 1st dose of vaccine please register NOW for a 1st dose clinic on 2/25 & 2/26 in Elgin. Individuals should be from Kane county and 65 and older!
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INSCRIPCIÓN ABIERTA!
Si vive en el condado de Kane y aún necesita su primera dosis de vacuna, regístrese AHORA para una clínica de primera dosis el 2/25 y 2/26 en Elgin. ¡Las personas deben ser del condado de Kane y tener 65 años o más!
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HB156- Menstrual Hygiene Products in Schools Bathrooms |
HB0156 would require school districts to make menstrual hygiene products available to students, at no cost, in each bathroom of every school building. My hope is that making menstrual hygiene products more available and accessible to students during their school day will help to ease the burden of period poverty, which is the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products due to funds.
Please consider supporting this essential legislation by:
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Calling your State Representatives to cosponsor HB0156 (bit.ly/findmystaterep). Don’t worry about what to say, you can keep it simple, for example:
“Hi, my name is _______ and I am calling to let you know that as your constituent, I support HB0156 and would like you to co-sponsor this bill as my representative.”
- Share this flyer with your peers and local organizations or groups who might be interested in helping to make menstrual hygiene products available to students for free in every school building.
- Using the Google form below, share your story of a time that you, a friend, or family member would have benefitted from menstrual hygiene products being provided in school bathrooms for free throughout grades 6th to 12th.
You can also email [email protected] to tell your story or express any concerns that you may have.
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HB155- Adds Menstrual Hygiene Products to SNAP |
HB0155 would allow the purchase of menstrual hygiene products through public benefits. My hope is that this will help to ease the burden of period poverty for women throughout the state of Illinois, which is the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products due to funds.
Please consider supporting this critical piece of legislation by:
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Calling your state representatives to cosponsor HB0155 (bit.ly/findmystaterep). Feel free to use this sample script:
- “Hi, my name is __________ and I am calling to let you know that as your constituent, I support HB0155 and would like you to co-sponsor this bill as my representative”
- Sharing the attached flyer with legislators, friends, family, and anyone who is interested in making menstrual hygiene products more accessible.
- Telling us about how you have been impacted by the unavoidable costs of menstrual hygiene products.
If you or anyone you know would like to share your story, please fill out the Google form below or email [email protected]. Don’t worry about what to say; we just want to hear about how the cost of menstrual hygiene products has impacted you.
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HB154- Tax-exempt breast pumps |
Breast pumps are basic necessities for breastfeeding mothers, and taxing pumps limits access to breastfeeding by making the product more expensive. That is why I introduced HB 154 to fully exempt breast pumps and supplies from sales tax.
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Los extractores de leche son una necesidad básica para las madres que amamantan, y los impuestos sobre los extractores limitan el acceso a la lactancia al encarecer el producto. Es por eso que presenté HB 154 para quitar los impuestos completamente de los extractores de leche y los suministros del impuesto sobre las ventas.
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To view additional bills click here.
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Loaves & Fishes is an IRS-approved VITA site, offering free help on state & federal tax returns for low-income households (annual income of $60,000 or less)
Call 630-355-3663 X0 to make an appointment.
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Loaves & Fishes es un sitio de VITA aprobado por el IRS que ofrece ayuda gratuita con las declaraciones de impuestos estatales y federales para hogares de bajos ingresos (ingresos anuales de $ 60,000 o menos)
Hablen al 630-355-3663 Extension 0 para ser cita.
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Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Internship |
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Illinois Department of Transportation 2021 Summer Internship opportunities for mechanical engineers: Students gain up-close hands-on experience and knowledge about the industry by engaging in routine tasks as well as ongoing projects in the process throughout IDOT’s central and nine district offices. All matriculating engineering students may apply.
Completed applications are due by March 3, 2021 by 4:30 pm.
For more information, please visit the website here
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Oportunidades de pasantías de verano del Departamento de Transporte de Illinois 2021 para ingenieros mecánicos: los estudiantes obtienen experiencia práctica y conocimiento sobre la industria al participar en tareas rutinarias y proyectos en curso en el proceso en las oficinas centrales y de distrito de IDOT. Todos los estudiantes de ingeniería matriculados pueden postularse.
Las solicitudes completadas vencen el 3 de marzo de 2021 a las 4:30 pm. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web aqui..
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Learn How to Make a Budget. |
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KCT Credit Union and State Rep. Barbara Hernandez have teamed up to provide financial wellness education. Please join us for our discussion on building a basic budget!
Please join us via zoom on February 25th @ 6:00 pm to learn how to better manage your money and start your spending plan!
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KCT Credit Union y la representante estatal Barbara Hernandez se han unido para ofrecerle: Un taller en línea via Zoom el 25 de febrero a las 7pm
Aprenda pasos para manejar sus finanzas y las herramientas que le pueden ayudar a desarrollar un plan de gastos.
¡Regístrese hoy!
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During the webinar, ISAC staff will outline the general financial aid process and provide insight on eligibility, application processes and how students can use financial aid to pay for tuition and living expenses. The webinar will review the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, along with summarizing state and federal aid programs and other topics. The webinar is free, but registration is required.
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Durante el seminario web, el personal de ISAC describirá el proceso general de ayuda financiera y brindará información sobre la elegibilidad, los procesos de solicitud y cómo los estudiantes pueden usar la ayuda financiera para pagar la matrícula y los gastos de manutención. El seminario web revisará la Solicitud gratuita de ayuda federal para estudiantes (FAFSA) y la Solicitud alternativa de ayuda financiera de Illinois, junto con un resumen de los programas de ayuda federal y estatal y otros temas. El seminario web es gratuito, pero es necesario registrarse.
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Assistance |
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Do you need assistance with a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia? AgeGuide can help! They can provide money to help cover services such as home care, grocery services, wander prevention systems, other goods and/or services, home improvements, and more!. The program provides money that can be used on services and supports that enhance an older adult’s ability to remain in their home.
For more information, contact Colette Jordan at AgeGuide at (630) 293-5990 or [email protected]
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¿Necesita ayuda con un ser querido con Alzheimer o demencia? ¡AgeGuide puede ayudar! Pueden proporcionar dinero para ayudar a cubrir servicios como atención domiciliaria, servicios de comestibles, sistemas de prevención de vagabundeos, otros bienes y / o servicios, mejoras en el hogar y más. El programa proporciona dinero que se puede utilizar en servicios y apoyos que mejoran la capacidad de un adulto mayor para permanecer en su hogar.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Colette Jordan en AgeGuide al (630) 293-5990 o [email protected]
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COVID Eviction Resources from Prairie State Legal Services:
On February 5th, 2021, Governor Pritzker issued an extension of the eviction moratorium through March 6, 2021, and Prairie State Legal Services has updated their resources on the moratorium and other eviction-related issues.
Prairie State legal Services also wants to make you aware of some of the other housing-related resources:
The "Evictions During COVID" section on the right side of their website, pslegal.org, includes an eviction toolkit, a Renters’ Handbook, short Q&A videos about the moratorium, and other resources. Most of these resources are available in both English and Spanish.
Join Prairie State Legal Services live on Facebook on Thursdays at noon for a weekly update on the status of evictions in Illinois. A Spanish interpretation is available on their Facebook page on Fridays.
They also have resources on their website, pslegal.org, for homeowners facing foreclosure during COVID.
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Recursos de desalojo de COVID de Prairie State Legal Services:
El 5 de febrero de 2021, el gobernador Pritzker emitió una extensión de la moratoria de desalojo hasta el 6 de marzo de 2021, y Prairie State Legal Services ha actualizado sus recursos sobre la moratoria y otros asuntos relacionados con el desalojo.
Prairie State Legal Services también desea informarle sobre algunos de los otros recursos relacionados con la vivienda:
La sección "Desalojos durante COVID" en el lado derecho de su sitio web, pslegal.org, incluye un conjunto de herramientas de desalojo, un Manual para inquilinos, videos breves de preguntas y respuestas sobre la moratoria y otros recursos. La mayoría de estos recursos están disponibles en inglés y español.
Únase a Prairie State Legal Services en vivo en Facebook los jueves al mediodía para recibir una actualización semanal sobre el estado de los desalojos en Illinois. Una interpretación en español está disponible en su página de Facebook los viernes.
También tienen recursos en su sitio web,pslegal.org, para los propietarios de viviendas que enfrentan una ejecución hipotecaria durante COVID.
Los inquilinos que necesitan ayuda legal pueden solicitar los servicios de Prairie State llamando al 630-690-2130 de lunes a jueves entre las 9 am y la 1 pm, o iniciando una solicitud en línea en https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/get-legal-help .
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