The Governor is set to sign Democrats’ $53.1 billion budget this morning, the largest spending plan in Illinois history. A reminder that this plan was passed in the middle of…

A decision on the lawsuit over Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law is expected in the coming days. Here’s what you should know about the case. Judge considering whether slated candidates can…

State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Nameoki Township on Wednesday, June 5, to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State…

CPR and AED Awareness Week remind us how many lives can be saved if more adults learn how to perform CPR and use an AED. Every second counts when it…

Illinoisans already pay the highest effective tax rates in the nation. We have to be thoughtful with every dollar we spend in order to save our residents from further tax…

During a recent six-month span, more than $4.5 million was stolen from Illinois’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Here’s what you need to know. Stolen SNAP benefits top $4.5M…

Springfield, IL…State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget that will take effect July 1, 2024. “I voted no on…

We are back in Springfield today to take up the state budget and a number of other bills that still need to be heard in the House. Session convened at…

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…