The Illinois Branch of the Women Marines Association (IL-2) celebrated the 100th Birthday of WWII Woman Marine Helen Ehlers on September 9th. Marine Ehlers, who resides in Wheaton, installed instrument panels for the planes flown in WWII. Helen Ehlers was born on September 9, 1923 in Cicero, IL. She had
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated 2023 Recycle & Shred Day Event, taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 22, at 1677 Montgomery Road, Aurora. This annual event, sponsored in part by KCT Credit Union, aims to promote environmental responsibility and provide a
Reflecting her years of service and strong understanding of military affairs, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been appointed to the State’s Military Economic Development Committee. “Illinois plays an instrumental role in our country’s defense, from logistics to industry to bases,” Kifowit said. “Our State is home to a number
Legislation sponsored by State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) and State senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has passed to put Illinois one step closer to designating the Honor and Remember Flag. “As a veteran of the US Marines, I have known many Gold Star family members,” stated Kifowit. “It is my honor
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was recently honored by the office of State treasurer Michael W. Frerichs with the Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official Award. She took the opportunity to reflect on the impact of Women’s History Month in Illinois. “Women’s History Month honors the self-evident truth that women
As part of continued efforts to advocate for our veterans and ensure they receive the care and attention they deserve, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has introduced legislation to mark June 27 annually as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day in Illinois. “Our veterans dedicate their lives in service to us, and
From left, Stephanie Kifowit, State House representative in the 84th District, meets recently in a campaign office with Gautam GB Bhatia, chairman of the Naperville Democrats, and Juliana Stratton, Illinois lieutenant governor.
A member of the Youth Advisory Council of Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit has received the honor of being part of an elite group selected as a delegate with the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly. Sanvi Maganti of Naperville, who attends Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, was selected along
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit has received the “Friend of Agriculture” award from the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Kifowit received the award at the farm bureau’s annual membership dinner at St. Andrew’s Golf Club in West Chicago on September 14. I am honored to receive this award from the DuPage
Illinois Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been selected as the Midwest Regional (Democratic) Director of the Women’s Legislative Network (WLN) by the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Nominating Committee. The Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL states that its mission is to “promote the participation, empowerment, and leadership of women
Representatives and volunteers of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry pose in front of food displays following the announcement that for the first time in its 41-year history, as a nonprofit it will be a part of the next State budget and will receive $350,000 in State funds.
Saturday, June 18, Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, fourth from left, was host to her annual Shred and Recycle Event in the Waterford Parking Lot on Montgomery Road in Aurora.
During the last week of the 102nd General Assembly, representative Stephanie Kifowit and State senator Karina Villa successfully passed House Joint Resolution 0089 (HJR0089) to pay tribute to U.S. Navy Veteran and legendary Aurora community leader Dan Dolan, Sr.. On the resolution were fellow House chief co-sponsors, representatives Barbara Hernandez,
The popular “Coffee with Kifowit” series of get-togethers, presented by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, will return in person beginning Monday, April 25 in the Meeting Room of the Oswego Library, 111 Reading Drive, Montgomery. “The Spring session of the General Assembly has wrapped up, and that gives me the chance
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) and fellow chief co-sponsors, representatives Keith Wheeler, Barbara Hernandez, Maura Hirschauer, and Mark Batinick, and all other members of the Illinois House passed House Joint Resolution 79 to honor the memory of U.S. Navy veteran Herschel Luckinbill by designating a section of U.S. Route 30
Continuing her efforts to urge the United States Congress to authorize president, Joe Biden to honor Korean War Veterans with Congressional Gold Medals, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, (D-Oswego), met with senator Tammy Duckworth to officially present her with a Senate Joint Resolution passed by the Illinois General Assembly. “The Korean
Continuing her efforts to support veterans in Illinois, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, filed legislation to urge Congress to create a national program to help check on veterans to make sure they are receiving the proper care they need. “As a veteran, I understand that one of our most sacred
In her ongoing effort to maintain an open line of communications with both constituents and media, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has named veteran television broadcaster Howard Sudberry as her director of communications. “During this important time in our lives, where residents need true and accurate information about not only
Friends of Stephanie Kifowit Committee is holding a fundraiser to support Stephanie Kifowit, current representative of the 84th IL House district. Kifowit will turn 50 this month, and the committee will be host to a fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the Capital Grille, 87
In recognition of her leadership on environmental challenges facing Illinois, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been named to the National Leadership Council for the Elected Officials to Protect America (EOPA) organization. “It is an honor to be able to work with such an amazing group of state and local
