Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day on April 9th honors the courageous men & women who have endured brutal treatment at the hands of captors. As a result, they've also suffered separation from family and displayed incredible endurance & faith during their captivity.

Starting a business is hard – finding help shouldn’t be. Join us April 27 at Malcolm X College for our first Business Services Resource Fair and get the tools, guidance and connections you need to start, grow and succeed. Register now: bit.ly/4v3WbfT

A better DMV experience means fewer barriers and more convenience. Thanks to our new partnership with @ILDeptRevenue, customers at our Chicago Flagship DMV can now pay required vehicle taxes on-site and keep their title transactions moving.

In partnership with the Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board and Aurora GreenLights, an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, we are thrilled to partner in celebrating the return of Aurora GreenFest on Saturday, May 2, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. ♻️ This free, family-friendly event, returning following a one-year hiatus, will be bigger and better than ever! Over 100 exhibitors will be on hand, helping festival goers learn more about energy efficiency and saving the planet. 🌎 To learn more about Aurora Greenfest, be sure to follow them on social media and visit their website auroragreenfest.com

Today and every day, we pay tribute to our nation's Gold Star Spouses. The gold star represents a love that endures and a life given for our nation. To the Gold Star Spouses who carry this emblem, we offer our deepest respect. We recognize your journey is one of incredible sacrifice and strength, and we honor you and the memory of the hero you love, today and always. #GoldStarSpousesDay #Marines #NeverForget #SemperFidelis

Looking for a summer job in Naperville? Look no further than Centennial Beach! We are hiring lifeguards for the 2026 season. Apply today! napervilleparks.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

A text can wait. A life can’t. 📵 This Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we’re doubling down on #OneRoadOneFocus to confront the deadly consequences of “intexticated driving” and push for safer, distraction-free roads across Illinois.

Wounded early and outnumbered in Vietnam’s A Shau Valley, Wesley L. Fox kept leading from the front. Wounded again, he refused evacuation, reorganized his Marines, and led the assault that forced the enemy to retreat. bit.ly/4mgNwCX #MedalofHonorMonday #CitizenSoldier

Gold Star Spouses Day (4/5) honors the surviving partners of military members who died in the line of duty, acknowledging their immense sacrifice, resilience, and strength "We honor your strength, resilience, and unwavering love. In the face of profound loss, you inspire us all."

Today is World Autism Acceptance Day. Nearly one in 44 children are living with an autism spectrum disorder, making it more important than ever that we practice inclusion in our day-to-day lives. Resources available in Illinois at tap-illinois.org #autismawareness

Join the City of Aurora's Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board next Saturday, April 11th for their Holi Festival of Color event! 🎉 Celebrate the arrival of spring, rejuvenation, and the triumph of good over evil right here in Aurora ❤️ 📍Wilder Park | 350 N. River St. ⏰ 2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

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We're working to deliver real progress on fair, transparent insurance coverage by expanding protections for auto & homeowner policies. Help us get this pivotal legislation across the finish line by contacting your State Senator and voicing your support for SB 1486.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗧. Join us as we honor two extraordinary Medal of Honor recipients. Learn more: bit.ly/4bIfyDy #CitizenSoldier #MedalofHonorMonday

🇬🇷 HAPPY GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY, AURORA 🇬🇷 Today we celebrate and recognize the strength, freedom, and unity of the Greek community here in Aurora and around the world! 🤝

Do you know a high school student interested in manufacturing or possibly becoming a graphic designer? The IMA & @IMECIllinois need your help with our 5th annual Makers on the Move bus tour that will help celebrate Manufacturing Day and Manufacturing Month in October. Help design our 46-foot charter bus wrap - winners will not only have their design featured on the bus for the entire week-long, statewide tour, but will also win the offer for the bus to stop at their high school! Interested students must complete the submission form available by scanning the QR code to receive dimensions of the bus and design format instructions that must be used for submission (.AI is preferred). Designs are due to the IMA by 5:00pm on Friday, April 24th. Please share far and wide to reach all interested Illinois students and local schools!

Centennial Beach is hiring lifeguards for the 2026 beach season! 🏖️ Learn more and apply at napervilleparks.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Happy Tuesday Spartans! Reminder: The AU Top Dog Event is on Thursday, April 16 @ 12pm at the Spartan Athletic Park. Tickets are $5 each and all proceeds will be donated to the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Association. So set your calendars and be ready to show your Spartan Spirit⚔️💙

SCAM ALERT!! If you get a text claiming to be from “DMV” or “Illinois Secretary of State” threatening suspension or enforcement don’t click or reply. We never sends texts for payment or personal info. Stay vigilant and report scams by sending the message to scamalert@ilsos.gov.

FUN FACT: According to the Adler Planetarium, "Chicagohenge" is described as the time "when nature and architecture harmoniously come together." It occurs twice a year during the fall and spring equinox, Adler says, "and happens when the Sun directly lines up with Chicago's east-west facing streets." Get outside Chicago. Capture the magic. Post pics if you got em! #ChicagoHistory 🌞