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Friday, March 1, 2024
Rep. Elik Podcast, Capitol Crimes: Shattered Trust

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,…


Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Story of our National Anthem

“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,…


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Elik Attends Edwardsville Fire Station Grand Opening

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…


Monday, February 26, 2024
House Republicans Working to Keep Radical California Emission Standards out of Illinois

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…


Friday, February 23, 2024
This Week in Photos: Behind the Scene

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


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Watch the Budget Address Today at Noon

You can watch today’s combined Budget and State of the State address live today at noon on ilga.gov.


Monday, February 19, 2024
Office Closed Today

Our Office is Closed today in observance of Presidents Day.


Monday, February 19, 2024
Happy Presidents Day!

Presidents Day is a holiday meant to honor the Presidents who have led our great nation and to remember the values on which our country was founded. Happy Presidents Day!


Friday, February 16, 2024
Capitol Update

The Illinois House of Representatives is back in session next week. On Wednesday, lawmakers will receive Governor Pritzker’s budget address and State of the State. I would like to see a…


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!