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Friday, March 10, 2023
Capitol Update

The Illinois House of Representatives adjourned shortly after 9:00 am on Friday, leaving lawmakers with 557 bills to consider by the March 24th deadline. Here is an update on a…


Friday, March 3, 2023
Capitol Update 3-3-23

The House of Representatives kicked into high gear this week with dozens of committee hearings and meetings. The House will be very busy with committee work next week, I have…


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Capitol Update: House Back in Session

Elik Receives House Freshman ‘Legislator of the Year’ from ABC Illinois I was recently named ‘Legislator of the Year’ by the Associated Builders & Contractors, Illinois Chapter at their 2023…


Monday, February 20, 2023
Honoring our U.S. Presidents

Honoring our nation’s great leaders this Presidents’ Day!


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Watch the Governor’s State of the State Live at Noon

The Governor will deliver the combined State of the State and Budget Address today at noon. Follow along live at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Rep. Elik Delivers Valentines for Veterans

Thank you to everyone that handmade and delivered all of these valentines for local Veterans! These will put a smile on their face today!


Saturday, February 11, 2023
Week in Review: Budget, Firearms ban, jobs and more

BUDGET Budget Address/State of the State next week. Governor JB Pritzker will deliver his annual Budget Address/State of the State speech to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly…


Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Week in Review: Budget, firearms, energy & more

BUDGETIllinois House GOP Leader Tony McCombie and House GOP Budget Team Call for Bipartisan Budget Process. At a press conference in Springfield Tuesday, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was joined by members…


Monday, January 9, 2023
Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Thank you to all of the law enforcement personnel in Illinois who selflessly serve their communities, protect residents from harm, and make our neighborhoods safer places to live, learn, and…


Sunday, January 1, 2023
Happy New Year!