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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Elik Celebrates Illinois’ Olympians

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris will kick-off with the opening ceremony on July 26 and conclude on August 11. Athletes will compete in 32 sports and 329 medal…


Friday, July 19, 2024
Elik: Renew Your Professional License Before September Deadline

Rep. Amy Elik is teaming up with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to remind individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process…


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Elik’s Legislation Highlighted in Capitol Crimes Podcast

When Faith Colson was an Illinois high school student she was made to feel special by one of her teachers. He became a trusted adult to whom she could turn…


Monday, July 15, 2024
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

MOBILE OFFICE HOURS Thank you for all the constituents who joined me at my Mobile Office Hours in Wood River last week! As your State Rep, I make every effort…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Rep. Elik Encourages You to Nominate Illinoisan of the Day

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program…


Friday, July 5, 2024
Elik: Apply For OSLAD Grants Before Deadline

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants between July 1 through Sept. 13, closing…


Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July! Since this day in 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and hope across the globe. Have a safe and relaxing holiday! My office…


Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Elik: Support Independent Retailers!

July is National Independent Retailer Month. This month, join me in showing some appreciation for your favorite independent retailer! As a cornerstone in our economy, independent retailers contribute so much…


Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Celebrating Freedom on Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas on June 19, 1865,…


Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Senate Needs to Act on HB4241 to Protect Illinois Students

All students deserve to learn in a safe environment, regardless of age. The Senate should take up HB 4241, which I am Chief Sponsor of, as soon as possible to…