Join us for an uplifting event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community both at large and within Illinois’ Sixth Congressional district. The Congressman will be joined on the panel by Ken Mejia-Beal, Rev. Andi Voinovich of First United Methodist Church Downers Grove, and Mony Ruiz-Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois. The panelists will be discussing the important contributions of the LGBTQ+ community as well as the issues that need to be addressed at the state and federal level. The discussion will be followed by a brief Q&A.
Please find the Eventbrite link below for information.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtq-equality-panel-discussion-tickets-186056037617
PumpkinFest is HERE! This will be one of our last parades of the year. So, we want this one to be special! Join Congresswoman Underwood, Team Underwood, and the DeKalb County Democrats as we celebrate PumpkinFest in Sycamore!
Here are the details:
Location: South Prairie Elementary School, 820 Borden Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178
Date: Sunday, October 31st at 12 PM
RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/
Before I decided to go to school for political science, I was on my way to go towards pastry school. Bring your kids and join me and Alive Center in Aurora on Wed, December 15th from 4pm-5pm, and let’s have an informal meeting with a few pastries I will personally make.
Antes de que decidiera ir a la escuela de ciencias políticas, estaba en camino de ir a la escuela de pastelería. Traiga a sus hijos y únase a mí y al Alive Center en Aurora el miércoles 15 de diciembre de 4pm a 5pm, y tengamos una reunión informal con algunos pasteles que prepararé personalmente.
Meet with Representative Anna Moeller at the Center City Apartments where she will address what Springfield is doing for seniors, long-term care, and housing. Also come share your questions and concerns about policy and Illinois.
State Representative Barbara Hernandez would like to invite you to attend her monthly Social Justice Committee. This month, Rep. Hernandez will be joined by the Illinois Alliance for Reentry and Justice, who will be leading a conversation on improving social determinants of health from the perspective that healthy people = healthy communities.
The meeting will take place virtually on Monday, February 28th from 5 pm to 6 pm via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please register with the link provided below: bit.ly/febsjc
If you would like to subscribe to be notified each month of our social justice meetings, please fill out this Google form here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at 630.270.1848 or Communications@StateRepresentativeBarbaraHernandez.com.
Join me at Blue Box Cafe for a coffee and conversation where we can discuss your questions and concerns and chat about the State of Illinois.
State Rep. Barbara Hernandez and State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit have partnered to collect donations for Mutual Ground!
Donations will be accepted beginning Monday, March 28th through Friday, April 29th. Donations needed include:
– men and women’s slippers (new or in very good condition)
– men and women’s pajama sets (new or in very good condition)
– XL towels (new)
– gas cards – should be donated directly to Mutual Ground
– Uber/Lyft gift cards – should be donated directly to Mutual Ground
– glass cleaner
– laundry detergent
– toilet paper
*Note, gift cards and monetary donations will be accepted, but please donate those directly to Mutual Ground.
Drop off locations:
Office of State Representative Barbara Hernandez
540 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506
Open: Mon. – Thur. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Office of State Representative Stephanie Kifowit
1677 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504
Open: Mon. – Thur. 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri. 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Mutual Ground
418 Oak Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Open: 24 hours
Join Rep. Anna Moeller in the Elgin Room at the Main Branch of the Gail Borden Library to hear about the latest session in Springfield.
We will be joined by Officer Edwin Alva of the Elgin Police Department for an update on public safety in our communities.
Come share your questions and concerns about key issues or join us via Facebook Live.
https://fb.me/e/2uODIrGBf
Representative Hirschauer is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives Veterans’ Affairs Committee. She is inviting local veterans to share their thoughts on legislation and how it affects military veterans, their families, and communities, over breakfast at the VFW in West Chicago.
Seats are still available, but the favor of an RSVP is requested via registration form or a call (331-465-9661) or email to the office by Friday afternoon.
