Food banks provide a crucial service to our communities as they help families across the state fight food insecurity and find resources for living a healthy, happy life. If you…

Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States. In Illinois, we are fighting this dangerous epidemic by raising awareness…

On August 28, State Representatives Amy Elik, Charlie Meier, Katie Stuart, and Senator Erica Harriss toured the Community Link workshop in Breese. Lawmakers were at the facility to talk about…

The Illinois State Board of Education’s 2024 Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year Awards applications open Friday, September 1. Learn more at isbe.net/TWETOY

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Tim Mapes, key aide to former Speaker Madigan, convicted in federal court. The former chief of staff to the office of the Speaker was found guilty of perjury and…

On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!

Manufacturing giant Boeing is expanding its aerospace footprint in St. Clair County, with a 300,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility expected to be completed in early 2024. The facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport…

My staff and I will be holding evening office hours tonight at my district office. THURSDAY, AUGUST 244:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.Rep. Elik’s District Office192 Alton Square Mall Dr., Suite…

Join Congressman Bost, State Representative Kevin Schmidt, and State Representative Amy Elik for a free breakfast as they discuss how bad policies in DC and Springfield have been harmful for…

In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21st as a day to recognize the older adults in our lives and honor senior citizens across our nation. From the proclamation: “For…