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Friday, February 26, 2021
House set to begin virtual hearings, unemployment system on agenda

For the first time in Illinois history, the House of Representatives will begin virtual committee hearings on March 1st. State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) to serve on six key committees…


Monday, February 22, 2021
Elik sponsors legislation to eliminate FOID and reduce concealed carry license fees

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) is fulfilling a promise made to law-abiding gun owners by sponsoring House Bill 1892 (HB 1892) to repeal the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Rep. Elik Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Proposal

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s virtual Budget Address for members of the Illinois General Assembly today: “As a CPA, I am disappointed to learn…


Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Rep. Elik Delivers ‘Valentines for Veterans’ Collected from District Residents

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) delivered hundreds of “Valentines for Veterans” on Friday, February 12 to long-term care facilities residing in District 111. “Thank you to everyone who sent my…


Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Elik Calls for More Transparency of House Rules

The majority party in control of the Illinois House of Representatives approved House Rules today that will lead to less transparency and public discussion on legislation in the General Assembly….


Monday, February 8, 2021
Elik Rejects Lawmaker Pension Benefit

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) kept her promise to Metro East taxpayers by rejecting the lawmaker pension. The pension benefit is available to all lawmakers serving in the part-time legislature….


Friday, February 5, 2021
Rep. Elik’s Legislative Update

This is my first monthly update to the citizens of District 111, as your new State Representative. I plan to do a monthly update to keep you informed on what…


Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Rep. Elik Statement on School Sports in the Metro East

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued a statement following the Southwestern Conference urging Governor Pritzker for student athletes in the Metro East to have the same access to sports and…


Thursday, January 28, 2021
Elik to Serve on Commission Tasked with Estimating State Revenue

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) was recently appointed to serve on the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA). Elik is one of three House Republican lawmakers appointed to serve…


Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Rep. Elik’s Office Begins Collecting Valentines for Veterans

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) will begin collecting “Valentines for Veterans” at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students and residents to make valentine cards with…