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Monday, December 20, 2021
Nearly 300 New Laws Take Effect January 1

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) wants the public to be aware of the 286 new laws scheduled to take effect on New Year’s Day. Of the nearly 300 new laws,…


Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Elik Hosting Holiday Open House & Canned Food Drive December 8

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) will be hosting a Holiday Open House and non-perishable food drive at her district office in Alton on December 8th. According to Representative Elik, “The…


Friday, October 29, 2021
Legislation Sponsored by Elik to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Heads to the Governor’s Desk

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) aimed at preventing sexual abuse and grooming in schools recently passed the Illinois House of Representatives. “Every child and teen deserves to…


Thursday, October 28, 2021
Elik Votes Against Changes to Healthcare Right of Conscience Act and Repeal of Parental Notification for Abortion

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) voted against legislation narrowly approved by House Democrats Wednesday evening to change the Healthcare Right of Conscience Act and Repeal Parental Notification for Abortion. The…


Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Rep. Elik Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Hartford and Fosterburg

As your State Representative, I want to make sure my office is always available if you need assistance with state government. My office will be hosting mobile office hours tomorrow…


Thursday, September 9, 2021
Elik Votes Against Job-Killing Energy Bill and Utility Rate Hike

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 2408 to increase utility rates and put thousands of people out of work…


Friday, August 27, 2021
Rep. Elik’s August 2021 Legislative Update

This is my fifth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. This has been a very busy summer! While the spring legislative session wrapped up…


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…


Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Statement on Governor Pritzker Mask Mandate

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker announced a mask mandate for Pre-K-12 schools: “The flip-flopping from Governor Pritzker without input from the legislature needs…


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….