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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Op-Ed: Rep. Elik’s October 2022 Legislative Update

This is my twelfth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. I am continuing to attend and host events in the district this fall, as…


Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Elik Receives Award for her Support of Education

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was recently presented the “Legislative Champion Award” from the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Scott Bibb Center. Elik…


Friday, September 2, 2022
Rep. Elik and Wood River Police Dept. to Host Rx Drug Drop Off Event September 7

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) and the Wood River Police Department will be hosting a drive-through Prescription Drug Drop-Off event in Wood River on Wednesday, September 7 from 11:00 am-1:00…


Thursday, August 25, 2022
Elik, Meier, and Friess to Host Telephone Town Hall for Area Residents

State Representatives Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) are hosting a Telephone Town Hall for residents to talk about state issues and garner feedback from…


Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Rep. Elik Receives ‘Freshman of the Year’ Award from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) earned the ‘Freshman of the Year’ award for her positive voting record in support of economic opportunity and free enterprise in Illinois. Elik was the…


Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Rep. Elik Returns from Bipartisan Edgar Fellows Program

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) was among forty emerging public policy leaders from across Illinois that took part in the 10th annual Edgar Fellows Program held in Champaign August 7…


Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Rep. Elik Renews Call to Eliminate Pension Benefit from Corrupt Politicians Following Madigan’s Trial Being Punted to Next Year

Yep, politicians indicted on corruption charges in Illinois continue to benefit, they get to collect a taxpayer-funded pension while on trial and these trials can take a long time. Take…


Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Rep. Elik’s July 2022 Legislative Update

This is my eleventh update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. The summer has been busy with events, meetings and advocacy for constituents. Each day…


Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Rep. Elik Attends Leadership Program for Emerging Legislative Leaders

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) was selected to participate in the 2022 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program. The bipartisan program, which is sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation (SLLF), was…


Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Rep. Elik Statement on Granite City Steel Cutting Jobs

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement after the announcement of Granite City Steel downsizing operations in Madison County: “The news that Granite City Steel is making plans…