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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, March 30, 2022
Rep. Elik’s March 2022 Legislative Update

This is my ninth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. I’ve been in Springfield each week since February 15th, after having some January and…


Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Rep. Elik Co-Sponsors Legislation to Ease the Pain at the Pump and Reduce Taxes on Consumer Goods

While consumer prices and the price at the pump continue to rise, House Republican lawmakers, including State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) are advocating for reforms to provide relief for Illinois…


Thursday, January 27, 2022
Rep. Elik’s Office Announces Collection of Valentines for Veterans

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) has begun collecting “Valentines for Veterans” again this year at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students and residents to make…


Thursday, January 6, 2022
VIDEO: Elik Speaks Out Against Democrats’ Plan to Change the Rules to Elect More Judges

On Wednesday night (January 5) I spoke against the Democrats’ plan to provide them a competitive advantage to elect more Democrat judges in Madison County. This plan adds more politics…


Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Statement on Democrats’ Plan to Change the Rules to Elect More Judges

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement concerning her opposition to Illinois legislative Democrats’ plan to be debated this evening that will result in creating more judgeships for…


Tuesday, December 7, 2021
We must never forget

80 years ago on this date 2,403 Americans lost their lives in the surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii. On this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day we…


Monday, August 16, 2021
Rep. Elik and Wood River Police Dept. to Host Rx Drug Drop Off Event in Wood River August 24

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 Tuesday, August 24 from 11:00 am-1:00…


Thursday, July 1, 2021
SOS Extends Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional five months — from Aug. 1, 2021, to Jan….


Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Rep. Elik Presents Retirement Resolution to Madison County Chief Deputy Coroner Roger Smith

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) presented House Resolution 154 to congratulate Madison County Chief Deputy Coroner Roger D. Smith on the occasion of his retirement, after 38 years in public…