We’ve wrapped up a few very busy weeks in Springfield and it’s time for another Capitol Update! I’ve been passing a few bills, standing up for homeschool families, fighting against…

Rep. Amy Elik passed HB1724 through the House this week. The bill aims to make the path easier to name roads after fallen heroes. Under current Illinois law, the “Heroes…

WOOD RIVER, IL – Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Wood River on Monday, April 14 to meet with constituents who need help with issues…

Rep. Amy Elik joined local leaders at the ribbon cutting for the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton. Construction on The Wedge began December 7, 2022. Nearly 200,000 hours of labor…

Aziza Butler, a homeschool advocate and former Chicago Public Schools teacher, testified in committee against the Homeschool Act (HB 2827) earlier this month. In a recent letter to the Chicago…

State Rep. Amy Elik joined a very large group of Illinoisans to March for Life today at Illinois’ Capitol in Springfield. “Today, I was proud to stand up for life,”…

Last week was an extremely busy week in Springfield. Here’s a rundown: THE HOMESCHOOL ACT I continue to fight to protect the rights of parents to choose the best educational experience…

“Homeschool Act” Passes Committee Among Overwhelming Opposition SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) continues to fight to protect the rights of parents to choose the best educational experience…

Rep. Amy Elik, Chairperson of the Education Policy Committee, previews HB 2827, the Homeschool Act, prior to its scheduled committee hearing.

As the spring legislative session continues, House Republican lawmakers held a press conference at the Capitol to highlight the misplaced priorities of the House Democrat majority. With the state facing…