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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Check Out the 100 Most Valuable Documents at the Illinois Archives!

The State Archives serves as the depository of public records of Illinois state and local governmental agencies which possess permanent administrative, legal, or historical research values. More than 75,000 cubic…


Thursday, July 11, 2024
Illinois Switching from SAT to ACT for High Schoolers

When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Elik: Watch Out for Phishing Scams!

State Representative Amy Elik is warning constituents about a phishing scam going around. The most recent scam is a texter pretending to be the “Illinois Toll way” and requesting a…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Wood River

State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Wood River on Wednesday, July 10 to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State…


Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Congratulations to Officers Awarded Law Enforcement Medals of Honor

Congratulations to the thirteen Illinois police officers who were awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor yesterday for their extraordinary acts of bravery and sacrifice. Thank you to these remarkable individuals for…


Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of the incredible teachers across Illinois for your hard work.


Tuesday, April 2, 2024
House Back in Session Today

The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today. You may watch and listen live today (April 2) at Noon here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Rep. Elik Makes Public Safety Concerns a Priority in New Legislative Package

State Representative Amy Elik supports a bold legislative package aimed at improving public safety, recruiting and retaining police officers and other law enforcement officials, and providing assistance to victims of…


Thursday, February 15, 2024
National SRO Appreciation Day

Today we recognize the valuable work school resource officers (SROs) provide to our schools each day. Thank you!


Friday, January 12, 2024
Elik attends Glen Carbon Planning Meeting

This week Rep. Amy Elik attended the Village of Glen Carbon’s Comprehensive Planning public meeting. “This was really interesting to me to see how these plans come together and I…