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Friday, June 17, 2022
Elik calls for public hearings, audit reveals Illinois paid $1.8 billion in fraudulent claims

A new audit reveals Illinois paid out nearly $2 billion in fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) is joining…


Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Rep. Elik’s Bill to Increase Safety of Transportation of Foster Children Signed into Law

A new law aimed at improving the safety of transportation for foster children was signed into law on Friday. The legislation was sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) on…


Thursday, May 12, 2022
Op-Ed: Rep. Elik’s May 2022 Legislative Update

This is my tenth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. The Spring Legislative session ended in the early morning hours of Saturday April 9th….


Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Rep. Elik Provides 2022 Session Update

The Illinois House of Representatives adjourned shortly after 6:00 am on Saturday, April 9 following the passage of a state budget and a temporary tax relief package scheduled to take…


Friday, April 1, 2022
Rep. Elik Files Bill to Take Away Taxpayer-Funded Pension from Corrupt Politicians

It’s no secret that Illinois is plagued with corruption and today’s status hearing in federal court for indicted former House Speaker Mike Madigan is a fresh reminder of the fact….


Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Rep. Elik’s March 2022 Legislative Update

This is my ninth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. I’ve been in Springfield each week since February 15th, after having some January and…


Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Rep. Elik Votes Against Jobs Tax

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives approved a tax on Illinois jobs: “I voted against the jobs tax because we have…


Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Rep. Elik Co-Sponsors Legislation to Ease the Pain at the Pump and Reduce Taxes on Consumer Goods

While consumer prices and the price at the pump continue to rise, House Republican lawmakers, including State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) are advocating for reforms to provide relief for Illinois…


Thursday, March 10, 2022
Elik Resolution Designates Portion of Route 111 “The Chief Todd Werner Memorial Highway”

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted a resolution sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) on Thursday to honor the life of South Roxana Fire Chief Todd Werner. “Chief Werner…


Monday, March 7, 2022
Rep. Elik’s Bill to Increase Safety of Children under State Care Passed the House

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) to improve the safety of transportation for foster children was recently approved by the Illinois House of Representatives. Rep. Elik sponsored the…