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Monday, December 5, 2022
Elik Hosting Holiday Food Drive

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) will be hosting a Holiday Food Drive at her district office in Alton beginning December 5th-21st. “The holidays can be an incredibly stressful and difficult…


Thursday, December 1, 2022
Rep. Elik Statement on No Cash Bail SAFE-T Act

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved minimal changes to the soft on crime SAFE-T Act: “I will not compromise the safety…


Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Rep. Elik Sponsors Legislation to Deter Theft of Catalytic Converters

With the ongoing theft of catalytic converters from automobiles on the rise, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) filed legislation to make it a felony for individuals that stockpile stolen catalytic…


Thursday, October 13, 2022
Op-Ed: Rep. Elik’s October 2022 Legislative Update

This is my twelfth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. I am continuing to attend and host events in the district this fall, as…


Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Elik Receives Award for her Support of Education

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was recently presented the “Legislative Champion Award” from the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Scott Bibb Center. Elik…


Friday, September 2, 2022
Rep. Elik and Wood River Police Dept. to Host Rx Drug Drop Off Event September 7

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 Wednesday, September 7 from 11:00 am-1:00…


Thursday, August 25, 2022
Elik, Meier, and Friess to Host Telephone Town Hall for Area Residents

State Representatives Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) are hosting a Telephone Town Hall for residents to talk about state issues and garner feedback from…


Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Rep. Elik Receives ‘Freshman of the Year’ Award from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) earned the ‘Freshman of the Year’ award for her positive voting record in support of economic opportunity and free enterprise in Illinois. Elik was the…


Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Rep. Elik’s July 2022 Legislative Update

This is my eleventh update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. The summer has been busy with events, meetings and advocacy for constituents. Each day…


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…