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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Rep. Elik, Sen. Harriss introduce legislation to provide $200 million for energy bill rebates for downstate families and businesses

Today, Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) joined their colleagues at the Illinois State Capitol to announce a bill to allocate $200 million…


Friday, January 27, 2023
Rep. Elik to Serve as a Top Budget Negotiator for House Republicans

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was selected to serve on the House Republican’s budget team. Elik was appointed on Friday by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to serve…


Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Rep. Elik’s Office Collecting Valentines for Veterans

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) has begun collecting “Valentines for Veterans” again for the third year in a row at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Amy Elik Sworn in for Second Term as State Representative

Today State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was officially sworn in for a second term as the State Representative for District 111 in the 103rd General Assembly. Elik was reelected in…


Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on Firearm Ban Signed by Governor Pritzker

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after her vote against the firearm ban signed into law by Governor Pritzker tonight: “I voted against the firearm ban signed…


Friday, January 6, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement in Opposition to Firearm Ban Approved After Midnight

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved a firearm ban pushed through by Cook County Democrat lawmakers shortly after 12:30 am Friday…


Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Rep. Elik’s January 2023 Legislative Update

This is my thirteenth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. Happy New Year to all, I hope you had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving…


Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Over 180 New Laws to Take Effect in 2023

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) wants to inform the public of several new and notable laws set to take effect on January 1st, 2023. One of these laws establishes a…


Monday, December 19, 2022
REAL ID Deadline Extended Again

In the future, everyone who wants to enter a federal secured space – including the departure gates of commercial U.S. airports – will be required to have a state identification…


Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Elik Receives Award for Support of Agricultural Education in Schools

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) received the 2022 “Jim Guilinger Legislative Award” from the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) for her support of agricultural education in Illinois schools….