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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Photos: “This Year’s Session in Springfield”

State Representative Amy Elik has been busy this 2023 legislative session at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. Here are a few photos from this year’s session so far.


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Rep. Elik’s March 2023 Legislative Update

This is my fourteenth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. We are about half-way through the 2023 spring legislative session, having already met deadlines…


Monday, February 20, 2023
Honoring our U.S. Presidents

Honoring our nation’s great leaders this Presidents’ Day!


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Elik’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Fifth Annual Budget Proposal

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address/State of the State before members of the Illinois General Assembly: “Illinois’ budgeting process over the past four…


Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Happy 386th Birthday, National Guard!

Since 1636, members of the National Guard have been “Always Ready, Always There” to support our nation. Happy 386th birthday to the National Guard and thank you to all who have served! 


Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Rep. Elik Sponsors Legislation to Deter Theft of Catalytic Converters

With the ongoing theft of catalytic converters from automobiles on the rise, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) filed legislation to make it a felony for individuals that stockpile stolen catalytic…


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…


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…