Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, left, chats with a guest at a women’s veterans resource fair in Aurora Saturday, March 1. Celebrating Women’s History Month, the Aurora mayor’s office and Hines Veterans Administration hospital co-sponsored the event. Features included 32 information tables, healthcare enrollment and appointment scheduling at Hines and claims and benefits applications from Kane County Veteran Services. Kifowit, an ex-Marine, is the only female veteran serving in the Illinois General Assembly.Al Benson/The Voice
