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Monday, June 1, 2026
State Representative Amy Elik Responds to FY27 Budget

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement following the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget: “The spring legislative session…


Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rep. Elik Passes Resolution to Declare May as ‘ALS Awareness Month’ in Illinois

State Representative Amy Elik passed House Resolution 609, which declares May 2026 as “ALS Awareness Month” in the State of Illinois. “I hope all Illinoisans will join in supporting ALS…


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik Applauds Halt of Redistricting Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the State Senate failed to call HJRCA 28, a Constitutional Amendment that would make it easier to…


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Illinois House Republicans Allege Democrats Aim to Cheat with New Redistricting Amendment to Illinois’ Constitution

Springfield – Deputy Minority Leader Ryan Spain, Representative Dan Ugaste, and Representative Amy Elik on Tuesday blasted a proposed constitutional amendment from Illinois Democrats, arguing it would further weaken standards for…


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Representative Elik & Senator Harriss to Host FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day in Wood River

In recognition of Earth Month, State Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik are inviting residents to take part in a FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day on Saturday, April…


Monday, April 20, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik and Sen. Erica Harriss Hosting Senior Fraud Seminar

GODFREY, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (Glen Carbon) are hosting a free Senior Fraud Protection & Advocacy Seminar with an expert from the Illinois…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Illinois Designates Portion of Route 140 ‘Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway’

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Senate has joined the Illinois House of Representatives in adopting HJR 6 on Thursday to designate Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook…


Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Nameoki Township

Granite City, IL…State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Nameoki Township on Monday, March 9 to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik’s Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented his annual Budget Address and State of the State to the General Assembly today. State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton), House Republicans’ Deputy Budgeteer,…


Monday, January 26, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik Issues Statement on Alton Steel Inc. Closure

ALTON, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) released the following statement following news that Alton Steel Inc. plans to cease operations this week: “I am stunned to learn about Alton…