This week’s photos include Rep. Elik hosting two guests from the district for the annual Emerging Women Leaders event and session work on the House floor.

Becky Doyle was appointed to lead the Department of Agriculture in 1991 by Governor Jim Edgar. She took the helm of the agency which oversaw our state’s leading industry. The…

Today is National Dentist’s Day. Dental care is an important, and often overlooked, part of a person’s health and wellbeing. Don’t forget to thank your dentist today for all that…

Invest in Veterans Week honors the aspiring and established businesses owned by veterans of our armed forces. This week is a great time to support your favorite veteran-owned business!

March is Women’s History Month. This is a month filled with celebrations that honor the past, present, and future of women in our world. The Beginning of Women’s History Month…

Democracy depends on the public’s trust of its leaders. When that trust is shattered it could take years, if ever, to put the pieces back together. Wiretaps, stings, racketeering, bribery,…

“Will you please stand for the National Anthem?,” is a universal indicator heard all over the United States that an event will be starting soon. Everyone stands, removes their hats,…

Congratulations to The City of Edwardsville on the grand opening of the Edwardsville East fire station! The new station will serve areas closer to I-55 and provide full service to…

Illinois House Republicans and thousands of concerned Illinois residents are working as part of statewide and local grassroots efforts to keep strict California Emission Standards from being enacted by radical…

Take a look at this week’s behind-the-scenes photos from the Illinois Capitol.